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Cole Escola's hit comedy is now nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Play.

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The Wall Street Journal

"Howling funny. A bona fide phenomenon."

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Charles Isherwood

Entertainment Weekly

"The funniest play on Broadway."

Entertainment Weekly

Christian Holub

The New York Times

"One of the best comedies in years."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

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Absolutely hysterical!
"Loved the creative story line. So funny I’d see it again!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 14, 2025
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LAUGH A MINUTE!!!!!!
"Loved the entire farce. Enjoyed the performance and Mary was the best. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 11, 2025
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Hilarious Show!
"The actors were amazing and the script extremely funny in a time when we all need a good laugh! Costumes, scenery, actors all were perfect! I love the ending!! You leave the theater feeling good with a smile on your face! Do yourself a favor and go see “Oh Mary”…"
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Mary D from Suffolk on May 31, 2025
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Hilarious
"The cast was amazing! The show kept us laughing throughout!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 25, 2025
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Lots of laughter
"It grabs your attention from the beginning and keeps you entertained throughout."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 18, 2025
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Don’t miss it!
"Best show I’ve ever seen. Engaging from beginning to end. Cast is incredibly talented!"
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Karen B from Philadelphia on May 16, 2025
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Funny and great cast
"Funny take on history and great cast that shines "
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EDGAR G from Prairieville on Apr 11, 2025
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Hilarious chaos!
"Pace, timing, so glad we got to see Betty Gilpin. Wasn’t sure what to expect but loved every minute!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 16, 2025
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I laughed so hard!
"So witty, amusing and very funny. Please see this if you can also laugh at your own foibles! Loved it!"
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Linda C from Carpinteria on Mar 10, 2025
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Amazing performance, funny, clever and so well done!
"Mary’s performance was spectacular! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 2, 2025
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Super funny show!
"Had a really good time watching this! Hilarious script with quick and witty jokes, some interesting twists and turns and exceptional acting. Only the ending felt a tiny bit rushed but other than that highly highly recommend!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 17, 2025
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Funny AF
"This is probably the funniest show I’ve ever seen and definitely the silliest. Betty Gilpin is BRILLIANT and the rest of the cast is wonderful. Run to see it (unless you’re a prude)."
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Matthew S from Wilton Manors on Jan 24, 2025
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Hilarious performance
"The play is a small cast ensemble with actors playing multiple parts. Very funny performance of campy characters. Playwright was performing as Mary when I saw it and was so perfect that I cannot imagine another performer doing as well in that role."
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E Randy S from Kingsport on Jan 20, 2025
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Hilarious absurdity.
"I am 70 year old male originally from suburban New Jersey that has seen dozens of Broadway shows. OH Mary had Superb acting by the original cast. An absurd premise combined with perfectly timed fast-moving, clever, comic dialogue made for a delightful evening. Brilliant writing with an unexpected climax. If you enjoy over the top comedy combined with farcical sexuality, you will love this show. "
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Daniel O from CHICAGO on Jan 7, 2025
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A hilarious piece of historical fiction!
"The acting was wonderful, the writing was hilarious and the 90 minutes flew by! You’ve got see it to believe it. Non-stop laughs. "
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Paul N from Elmhurst on Dec 5, 2024
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Hilarious
"Cole Escola was hilarious with his amazing facial expressions, gestures, and movements. The surprise plot twists were unexpected and ingenuous. All of the actors were exceptional. We highly recommend this comedic treasure!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 3, 2024
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High energy and mind-blowing
"Didnt know what to expect…From the opening curtain Cole Escola and entire cast delivered laughs and an unexpected twist on history."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 2, 2025
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Irreverent
"Hysterical, but definitely not for children. The actors were delightful and funny. Great physical comedy. Had difficult seeing the far left scenes (sofa) due to my seating, but otherwise, great show."
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Jeanie K from Henrico on Oct 19, 2024
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Not for the faint of heart or homophobes
"I really liked the story line. Took a while to warm up to it. Once I did I absolutely enjoyed it. High energy and great acting by all in the cast. Explosive ending. The Himalayan stair climb to the balcony will test you legs."
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William K from Acworth on Sep 27, 2024

About Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola).

Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, Oh, Mary! received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play (Cole Escola) and Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton), Drama League Awards for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Direction of a Play, as well as a special citation from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. It was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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