Oh, Mary! on Broadway Show Recently Closed
Oh, Mary! Summary
- Show Status: Recently Closed
- Genre: Play
- Oh, Mary! is 80 minutes long, and does not have an intermission.
- 8 Shows per week
- Popularity Index: 14
- Previews Began: June 26, 2024
- Show Opened : July 11, 2024
- Show Closed: November 10, 2024
A campy comedic play that examines a fictitious life of Mary Todd Lincoln who is miserable in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and suffers from unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed sexual desires.
What's Oh, Mary! Like?
Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy that delves into the life of Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln.
Set in the weeks leading up to Lincoln’s assassination, the play explores themes of unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires.
Fictional, But Still Very Funny
The central character, portrayed by Cole Escola, embodies Mrs. Lincoln’s forgotten dreams. The play provides a fresh, but fictitious, perspective on the historical figure, shedding light on her inner conflicts and the impact of her husband’s tragic fate on American history
Is Oh, Mary! Good for Kids?
This show is not for children. The play delves into adult themes, including unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed sexual desires. Its a raucous comedy full of over-the-top tropes and some simulated sex scenes.
Oh, Mary! Box Office Data
Ticket Sales for the Week Ending 08/11/24
This Week's Gross | $1,044,095.00 |
Last Week's Gross | $1,048,173.00 |
Gross Difference $ | -$4,078.00 |
Gross Difference % | -0.39% |
Average Ticket Price | $145.82 |
Seats Sold | 7,160 |
Total Seating Capacity | 7,160 |
Top Ticket Price | $329.00 |
No. of Performances | 8 |
Capacity This Week | 100% |
Oh, Mary! on Broadway Background
Transfer From Off-Broadway
Oh, Mary! is a new comedy created by downtown cabaret favorite Cole Escola.
The show ran from Jan. 26 until May 12, 2024 at Off-Broadway’s Lucille Lortel Theatre before transferring to the Lyceum Theatre for a limited run of 16 weeks.
Theatre Information
Lyceum Theatre
New York, NY 10019
Cast Members
- Mary Todd Lincoln
- Cole Escola
- Abraham Lincoln
- Conrad Ricamor
- Mary’s teacher
- James Scully
- Mary’s chaperone
- Bianca Leigh
- Abraham Lincoln's Assistant
- Tony Macht
Producers
Kevin McCollum
Lucas McMahon
Mike Lavoie
Carlee Briglia
Production Credits
- Director
- Sam Pinkleton
Creative Team
- Playwright
- Cole Escola