Discount Broadway Tickets For Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! Summary

  • Show Status: Currently playing at the Lyceum Theatre
  • Genre: Play
  • Oh, Mary! is 80 minutes long, and does not have an intermission.
  • 8 Shows per week
  • Popularity Index: 21
  • Previews Began: June 26, 2024
  • Show Opened : July 11, 2024
  • Show Closes: June 28, 2025

A campy comedic play that examines a fictitious life of Mary Todd Lincoln who is miserable in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and suffers from unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed sexual desires.

What's Oh, Mary! Like?

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy that delves into the life of Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln. Set in the weeks leading up to Lincoln’s assassination, the play explores themes of unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires.

Totally Fictional Account, But Still Very Funny

The central character, portrayed by Cole Escola, embodies Mrs. Lincoln’s forgotten dreams. The play provides a fresh, but fictitious, perspective on the historical figure, shedding light on her inner conflicts and the impact of her husband’s tragic fate on American history

Is Oh, Mary! Good for Kids?

This show is not for children. The play delves into adult themes, including unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed sexual desires. Its a raucous comedy full of over-the-top tropes and some simulated sex scenes.

Oh, Mary! at TKTS Ticket Stands

Below is the discount ticket availability for this show at the TKTS ticket booths.

Booth Discount Price Today's Show Time
Lincoln Center Closed (30%) Closed ($123-130) 8:30 PM

Oh, Mary! Box Office Data

Ticket Sales for the Week Ending 02/09/25

This Week's Gross $760,485.00
Last Week's Gross $813,272.00
Gross Difference $ -$52,787.00
Gross Difference % -6.71%
Average Ticket Price $114.32
Seats Sold 6,652
Total Seating Capacity 7,160
Top Ticket Price $331.00
No. of Performances 8
Capacity This Week 92.91%
Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! on Broadway Background

Transfer From Off-Broadway

Oh, Mary! is a new comedy created by downtown cabaret favorite Cole Escola.

The show ran Off-Broadway from Jan. 26 until May 12, 2024 at Off-Broadway’s Lucille Lortel Theatre before transferring to the Lyceum Theatre pn Broadway for an initial limited run of 16 weeks, which was later extended.
 

Mary Gilpin Takes Over Lead Role for 8 Weeks

Betty Gilpin, acclaimed for her roles in GLOW and Mrs. Davis, made Broadway debut by replacing Cole Escola in the comedic play "Oh, Mary!"

Escola, who both wrote and starred in the production since its Off-Broadway premiere in February 2024, departed the show January 19th, 2025, after a successful run. Gilpin's tenure as Mary Todd Lincoln will span from January 21 to March 16, 2025. No announcement has been made to who will take a over the lead role after that date.

Tituss Burgess to Star as Mary Todd Lincoln For 3 Weeks

For three weeks only, from March 18, 2025 through April 6, 2025 Burgess will take on the title role in Cole Escola's hysterically ahistorical romp Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre. Current Mary Todd Lincoln, Betty Gilpin, plays her final performance on March 16, 2025

Cole Escola Returns As Mary Todd Lincoln

Cole Escola, the writer and original star of Oh, Mary!, will return to the role of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln at the Lyceum Theatre on April 8, 2025. Escola will be joined by original cast members Conrad Ricamora, taking over the role of Mary's Husband from Phillip James Brannon, and James Scully, taking over the role of Mary's Teacher from Chris Renfro, bringing the entire original cast back to the Lyceum Theatre.

The Show Continues With Other Stars At The Helm

Tickets for the show are available through June 28, 2025, but no closing date has been announced indicating potential future casting announcements, There is talk of this show potentially becoming Broadway's version of the West End's Mousetrap, which became London's longest-running play, since 1952.

Theatre Information

Lyceum Theatre

149 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10019
Seats: 943
Entrance: 45th Street between 6th and 7th avenue
Theatre Information

Lyceum Theatre Seating Chart

Oh, Mary! Marquee

Oh, Mary! Marquee

Cast Members

Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Gilpin
Mary Todd Lincoln
Tituss Burgess
Abraham Lincoln
Phillip James Brannon
Mary’s teacher
Chris Renfro
Mary’s chaperone
Bianca Leigh
Abraham Lincoln's Assistant
Tony Macht

Past Cast Members

Mary Todd Lincoln
Cole Escola
Abraham Lincoln
Conrad Ricamor
Abraham Lincoln
Chris Renfro
Mary’s teacher
James Scully
Mary’s teacher
Phillip James Brannon

Producers

Kevin McCollum

Lucas McMahon

Mike Lavoie

Carlee Briglia

Production Credits

Director
Sam Pinkleton

Creative Team

Playwright
Cole Escola