Oh, Mary!

“You’ll laugh until there are tears in your eyes.” – Theatermania

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy starring Cole Escola as 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 one act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln through the lens of an idiot (Cole Escola).

Oh, Mary! stars Escola as 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 one act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln through the lens of an idiot (Cole Escola). The show also stars Conrad Ricamora as Mary’s Husband, James Scully as Mary’s Teacher, Bianca Leigh as Mary’s Chaperone, and Tony Macht as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant, with Hannah Solow and Peter Smith completing the cast.

Awards and Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Play

Outstanding Direction of a Play – Sam Pinkleton

John Gassner Award (new American play preferably by a new playwright) – Cole Escola

Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play – Cole Escola

Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play – Conrad Ricamora