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Tony Winner to Play Lincoln and Lincoln's Wife in Hit Comedy
30 Jul
Summary
- J. Harrison Ghee will portray both Mary Todd Lincoln and her husband.
- The tour begins September 19th in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Ghee makes history as the first actor to play both roles.
The acclaimed Broadway comedy 'Oh, Mary!' is set to embark on its first national tour, featuring a historic casting choice. Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee is slated to portray both the titular Mary Todd Lincoln and a satirical version of her husband, Abraham Lincoln. This dual role marks Ghee as the first actor to embody both characters in the Tony- and Olivier Award-winning production.
The tour commences on September 19, 2026, at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut, with Alaska Thunderf--- 5000 initially taking on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln. Ghee will join as 'Mary's Husband' during Alaska's tenure. By January 19, 2027, Ghee will transition into the lead role of Mary Todd Lincoln for the remainder of the tour, concluding in May 2027.
Ghee, who made history as the first openly nonbinary Tony Award winner for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity. Alaska Thunderf--- 5000, a 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' champion, also shared immense enthusiasm for playing the role that she described as a dream come true.
The production follows the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln's assassination, centering on Mary Todd Lincoln's buried cabaret aspirations. The tour will visit numerous cities across the United States, including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Diego, and Boston, promising an electrifying and hilarious theatrical experience.
