'Oh, Mary!' U.S. Tour Announced! Who Will Star? The Suspense Is KILLING Us!

Well folks, get ready for some historical hilarity! The Tony Award-winning Broadway smash "Oh, Mary!" is officially hitting the road this fall, kicking off its U.S. tour right here in Hartford, Connecticut. Yes, that's right, Cole Escola's uproarious take on Mary Todd Lincoln is coming to a town near you (well, maybe!).

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For those unfamiliar, "Oh, Mary!" is a play penned by Escola himself, where he also originated the role of the famously…er…*spirited* First Lady. Think historical drama meets sketch comedy, with a healthy dose of anachronistic zing. It's the kind of show that leaves you clutching your sides one minute and pondering the complexities of Lincoln's marriage the next. Trust me, it's a wild ride.

Producers Kevin McCollum & Lucas McMahon and Mike Lavoie & Carlee Briglia dropped the news earlier today, confirming that after its Hartford debut, the show will wend its way across the country to select cities. Now, before you start frantically searching for dates and venues, hold your horses! Specifics on tour stops, engagement lengths, and, most importantly, who will be stepping into Mary's shoes (besides Escola, who's obviously a tough act to follow) are still under wraps. Stay tuned, folks, stay tuned.

Directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, "Oh, Mary!" first stormed the Broadway stage at the Lyceum Theatre back on July 11, 2024. And boy, did it make a splash! It actually made history there, becoming the first production in the Lyceum’s 121-year history to rake in over a million dollars in a single week! Not too shabby, eh?

But the accolades didn't stop there. "Oh, Mary!" went on to obliterate its own box office record a staggering twelve times and was the first show of the 2024-25 season to recoup its initial investment. That's a serious testament to its popularity. And the love isn't just confined to this side of the pond; the show also recently premiered in London’s West End on December 18, 2025, showing its universal appeal.

Of course, Escola isn’t the only one to don the Mary Todd Lincoln wig. On Broadway, the role has also been brilliantly inhabited by the likes of Betty Gilpin, Tituss Burgess, and Jinkx Monsoon. And, get this, John Cameron Mitchell is scheduled for a 12-week engagement starting February 3rd. Imagine the possibilities! The casting for the tour will be eagerly anticipated, and I'm sure they'll find some amazing talent to do this role justice.

It's clear "Oh, Mary!" is more than just a play; it's a cultural phenomenon. So, mark your calendars, theater lovers! When those tour dates finally drop, be ready to pounce. You won't want to miss this one.