About the Show

Cole Escola stars as a troubled Mary Todd Lincoln, just days before Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

The darkly comedic Oh, Mary! features comedian Cole Escola (Search Party) embodying the tormented, stifled persona of Mary Todd Lincoln in the tense period before Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unfulfilled longing, alcohol dependency, and hidden aspirations take center stage in this poignant one-act play, shedding light on the overlooked existence and aspirations of Mrs. Lincoln, portrayed through the lens of a uniquely eccentric character - Cole Escola.

Critic Reviews (18)

"...an 80-minute extreme that’s silly, nasty, tasteless and, in the end, good theater"
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"Cole Escola's gleefully irreverent comedy is the funniest play in years."
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"Cole Escola's wacky new comedy also has heart"
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" 'Oh, Mary!' ends by combusting into, yes, glorious cabaret."
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“Oh, Mary! is too busy daring your lungs to stay full of air for more than a few seconds."
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"If you’re like me, you’ll laugh until there are tears in your eyes."
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“If you're looking for an evening of riotous running around, you can't do better than Oh, Mary!”
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"The cast overall is terrific, with design elements that raise the production above"
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Lucille Lortel Theatre