Maya Rudolph begins performances as Mary Todd Lincoln tonight in Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre.
The special occasion marks the Broadway debut of Rudolph, a six-time Emmy Award winner. Joining the cast alongside her will be Philip James Brannon as Mary’s Husband, Grammy and Emmy Award nominee Cheyenne Jackson returning to the role of Mary’s Teacher, and original Broadway Cast members Bianca Leigh as Mary’s Chaperone and Tony Macht as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant. The new administration will be in performances through June 20, 2026.
See brand new photos of the cast ahead of their first bow below.
What is Oh, Mary! on Broadway about?
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.
Who is in the cast of Oh, Mary! on Broadway?
Maya Rudolph will be in the role of Mary Todd Lincoln through Saturday, June 20. She is joined by Cheyenne Jackson (Mary’s Teacher), Phillip James Brannon (Mary’s Husband), Bianca Leigh (Mary’s Chaperone) and Tony Macht (Mary’s Husband’s Assistant).
Who is on the creative team of Oh, Mary! on Broadway?
Oh, Mary! was written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton. The creative team also includes scenic design by dots, costume design by Holly Pierson, lighting design by Cha See, sound design by Daniel Kluger and Drew Levy, wig design by Leah J. Loukas, music by Daniel Kluger, arrangements by David Dabbon, production stage management by John C. Moore, and casting by Henry Russell Bergstein, CSA.
Where can I buy tickets to Oh, Mary! on Broadway?
Tickets can be found here on Broadway Direct, an official ticket seller of Oh, Mary!.
