What is the play 'Oh, Mary!' about?

'Oh, Mary!' is a one-act play that humorously reimagines Mary Todd Lincoln as an alcoholic aspiring cabaret star.

Did 'Oh, Mary!' win any awards?

Yes, the play won Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor and Best Director during its New York run.

Where is 'Oh, Mary!' opening after its New York success?

'Oh, Mary!' is opening in London's West End next week after its acclaimed run in New York.

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Oh, Mary!: Hilarious Lincoln satire hits London

28 Nov

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Summary

Play reimagines Mary Todd Lincoln as a cabaret star.
Show achieved blockbuster success in New York.
It won Tony Awards for Best Actor and Director.

Oh, Mary!: Hilarious Lincoln satire hits London

The acclaimed one-act play "Oh, Mary!" is set to open in London's West End following a highly successful run in New York. The production audaciously reimagines Mary Todd Lincoln as an unhinged, alcoholic aspiring cabaret star, divorced from the historical context of the Civil War and her husband's presidency.

"Oh, Mary!" garnered significant attention and awards in New York, including Tony Awards for its non-binary lead actor and writer Cole Escola, and its director Sam Pinkleton. Its success attracted notable figures from the entertainment industry, prompting comparisons to "Hamilton" in its cultural impact.

The play's creator, Cole Escola, emphasized the show's comedic intent, stating that it aims to be "the stupidest, funniest thing possible" and is not a historical document. Despite its fantastical premise, some elements, like Mary Todd Lincoln's public behavior, echo historical accounts, adding layers to the satire.

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