Betty Gilpin joins OH, MARY as Mary Todd Lincoln. Extended through June 28th, 2025!

[quizking101]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 10:02am

Per their Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDHtYgdu8S9/?igsh=eHMydjY5bTR3cnls

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 10:06am

Thrilled that the production has extended through the Tonys.

I wonder if Cole is planning on coming back after Betty's limited run ends in March, or if they're planning to start the cycle of casting new Marys from here on out.

[quizking101]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 10:10am

They extended longer than I initially had heard, so I’m thinking they might have someone for a few weeks after Gilpin and then Cole returns in time for the Tony season.

Also, this is now the third “closing” performance I have purchased tickets to. 😝 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 10:12am

The plan is for Cole to return back sometime in the Spring. So there may be another Mary Todd Lincoln replacement announced after Gulping leaves.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 10:18am

I wonder if Hannah will stay with the show as well, if she'll be going on again soon, and if they are hiring a second u/s for Mary Todd Lincoln. The show will now have run an entire year and I'm sure each cast member will have upcoming vacations planned.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 10:30am

This is crazy, I was just googling her the other day to see what she was up to. 

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 10:41am

ACL2006 said: "I wonder if Hannah will stay with the show as well, if she'll be going on again soon, and if they are hiring a second u/s for Mary Todd Lincoln. The show will now have run an entire year and I'm sure each cast member will have upcoming vacations planned."

There’s already a second cover for Mary/Mary’s Chaperone, I believe. I can’t remember her name, but the show did post about her on one of their Instagram stories. She may have just been a vacation cover while Cole was out for a couple days and Hannah was Mary, as she’s not on the website or listed on IBDB, but I know I saw it.

[Bwaygurl2]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 10:54am

I only know Betty from GLOW but she certainly stood out to me; I can't picture her as Mary but in Cole I trust. 

[VotePeron]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 10:58am

This will surely be a test of if the play can stand on its own. I cannot imagine any market research showing Betty as someone able to sell tickets. Then again, neither had Cole, but they are now singular with the production. Will be interesting to see its grosses for those weeks.

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 11:01am

Just close it without Cole forget it

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 11:03am

WldKingdomHM said: "Just close it without Cole forget it"

Thankfully, you’re not a producer.

[Bwaygurl2]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 11:05am

WldKingdomHM said: "Just close it without Cole forget it"

Oh honey they are going to dethrone The Mousetrap. Yaaas mama, all the Mac n cheese!!!

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 11:06am

Such an underrated talent. Curious casting but I love it! 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 11:11am

WldKingdomHM said: "Just close it without Cole forget it"

Why not extend it with replacements when it's sold out every show since the first preview. And Cole is reportedly returning to the show at some point.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 11:16am

It’s already made back its investment. Likely could run at 75% capacity for a long time. 

[RUkiddingme]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 11:49am

I was hoping the replacement didn't involve a google search for me and everyone I know.

But the play will still hold up.

 

[Wick3]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 11:52am

RUkiddingme said: "I was hoping the replacement didn't involve a google search for me and everyone I know.

But the play will still hold up.

"

I had to Google the name as well. Feb and March tend to be the slower months on Broadway so we’ll see how this goes. Rooting for Betty Gilpin! 

[Georgeanddot2]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 11:54am

I have no clue who this is.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 11:58am

Georgeanddot2 said: "I have no clue who this is."

 

[Kad]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 12:05pm

Definitely a surprising casting choice- was definitely expecting somebody with downtown roots or energy. But the production is an unequivocal hit so I imagine tickets will still be move at a decent clip. Curious to see how Gilpin does!

[Wick3]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 12:05pm

VotePeron said: "This will surely be a test of if the play can stand on its own. I cannot imagine any market research showing Betty as someone able to sell tickets. Then again, neither had Cole, but they are now singular with the production. Will be interesting to see its grosses for those weeks."

I think the dates when Hannah Solow performed were eventually sold out too (not sure if all remaining unsold tix eventually became rush tickets day of but I don’t recall seeing Oh Mary on TKTS.) I am hoping the play can stand on its own.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 12:18pm

I'm just hoping it'll be easier to secure a ticket with Gilpin in the role. I've lost their online lottery three times.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 12:20pm

Oh, I love her!  Not sure if this will get me back in the theater (living on my first year of retirement, and have spent so much money this season!) but good for them.  Hope they continue with their success.

[hairspraydude1962]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 1:22pm

ColorTheHours048 said: "ACL2006 said: "I wonder if Hannah will stay with the show as well, if she'll be going on again soon, and if they are hiring a second u/s for Mary Todd Lincoln. The show will now have run an entire year and I'm sure each cast member will have upcoming vacations planned."

There’s already a second cover for Mary/Mary’s Chaperone, I believe. I can’t remember her name, but the show did post about her on one of their Instagram stories. Shemay have just been a vacation cover while Cole was out for a couple days and Hannah was Mary, as she’s not on the website or listed on IBDB, but I know I saw it."

The additional cover is Jackie Sanders.

 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 12/3/24 at 1:28pm