Oh, Mary! (2027)

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Oh, Mary! is a comedy play written and originally performed by American comedian Cole Escola. The show opened on Broadway on July 11, 2024, at the Lyceum Theatre, transferring from its off-Broadway run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, earning critical acclaim and being named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The show was nominated for five Tony Awards, winning Best Direction of a Play as well as Best Actor in a Play for Escola, the first non-binary winner in the category. The West End production won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play in 2026.

Production history

Under the direction of Sam Pinkleton, the play premiered Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on February 8, 2024, with previews beginning January 26, 2024. The show had a planned closing date of March 24, 2024; however, due to high ticket sales and critical acclaim, the play extended twice, first from March 24 until May 2, and then until May 12.

The main poster and Playbill design (yellow background with red and black lettering and the tagline "The Greatest Play of the Generation" over a circular photo of the lead performer in character) used for both the off-Broadway and Broadway productions of Oh, Mary! is a close reference to the promotional design for the original production of Lillian Hellman's 1939 play The Little Foxes.

On April 24, 2024, producers announced the show would transfer to Broadway for a limited run at the Lyceum Theatre. The Broadway production marked Escola's Broadway debut as both a performer and playwright. Previews began on June 26, with a run originally scheduled from July 11 to September 15. However, on July 23, 2024, due to popular demand, it was announced the show would extend its run through November 10.

Tituss Burgess replaced Gilpin for a temporary engagement in March 2025. Escola rejoined the cast on April 8, 2025, as did Ricamora and Scully. Days after the 2025 Tony Nominations, ticket sales were extended to September 28, 2025 and Burgess was once again to replace Escola as Mary in a limited 6-week engagement to begin in June.

On October 2, the show's producers announced the production would transfer to London for its West End premiere at the Trafalgar Theatre. The production began previews on December 3, with an official opening on December 18, 2025, originally set to run until April 25, 2026. Pinkleton is set to return as the director with Mason Alexander Park starring as Mary.

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