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‘Oh, Mary!’, a lively and humorous show about Mary Todd Lincoln, has opened in London's West End, bringing its wild, irreverent comedy from Broadway with a talented cast led by Mason Alexander Park, despite some concerns over its departure from the original cast.
Cole Escola, an actor from rural Oregon, has received rave reviews for their Broadway comedy "Oh, Mary!" which humorously reimagines Mary Todd Lincoln as an alcoholic cabaret performer. The play, which had a successful Off Broadway run, has been praised for its clever humor and strong direction, earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike.
Cole Escola's Off Broadway debut play "Oh, Mary!" is a deranged and hilarious take on Mary Todd Lincoln, portrayed as a gremlinlike former cabaret star with no interest in her children. The play, directed by Sam Pinkleton, features bursts of broad, filthy comedy and a star vehicle for Escola, who delivers a performance full of verve and severity. While the play's plot developments become nonsensical, the ensemble keeps the audience engaged, and the show ends with a glorious cabaret sequence, tearing down the facade of legitimate theater.
"Oh, Mary!" is a riotous new comedy at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, written by and starring Cole Escola, that humorously portrays Mary Todd Lincoln as a raging alcoholic who dreams of becoming a cabaret star. The play is filled with raunchiness, killer punchlines, and historical inaccuracy, offering a wild and irreverent take on the Civil War-era first lady. Despite its absurdity, the show also features unexpected twists and a taut storyline, making it a promising hit in off-Broadway entertainment.
"Oh, Mary!" is a comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln, portrayed as a bubbleheaded alcoholic, written and starred by Cole Escola. The show presents irreverent and campy scenes, including a disastrous audition for a play and a puke-drinking scene, which has led to walkouts. Escola, who is nonbinary, admits to minimal research on Mary Todd Lincoln, aiming to cater to an audience with a basic understanding of the historical figure.