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OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#126
Posted: 4/10/26 at 11:18am
I had the random thought this morning of Melissa McCarthy as Mary Todd Lincoln. I'd pay good $$ to see that.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#127
Posted: 4/12/26 at 2:28pm
Caught this in the West End last week, and loved it so much. Mason Alexander Park was incredible, and big congrats to Oh, Mary! for winning the Olivier tonight.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#128
Posted: 4/13/26 at 3:21pm
Caught last night's 6:30pm evening performance - having seen this cast in their first week and finding all quite great, last night everyone was *next level* fantastic.
A lot has been written about which performer makes Mary their own (and I credit Cole Escola's writing, that it affords that amount of interpretation to the people who don the bratty curls) - but JCM has created a gloriously demented, Norma Desmond but more campily desperate for a dream out of the role. Many different line readings than the first time but still a *lot* of physical comedy that totally worked.
Similar with Simu Liu - he's much more relaxed and into the role, playing up *such* sincerity and sweetness during the initial scenes, then going 100 miles per hour hilarious in the barroom bit with Abe. I do hope he comes back to Broadway!
Hannah was on for Mary's Chaperone and fantastic, playing it very prim and proper presenting / fraying at the edges from Mary's torment.
I know JAM's Abe has had a lot of discussion, but again, I really feel like he found the same great comic rhythm as the rest of the company. The ability to bounce between rage, lust and fear over how he's perceived, both politically and personally, came across strongly.
And yes - Tony Macht is the secret weapon here, playing the "straight man" character so perfectly. MVP.
Definitely try to catch this cast in its final week if you haven't. JCM is a queer arts icon to me (Kiki, Herb, and Hedwig walked so Mary Todd could belt madcap medleys.)
And I decided to stage door, a rarity for me personally, but JAM, ,Simu and JCM all came out and were incredibly gracious. Got to compliment JAM on his "Strange Loop" performance, thank Simu and quickly tell JCM how meaningful Hedwig has been to me / how powerful his final performance in the last revival was. JCM and Simu respectfully declined selfies but were more than kind to talk to everyone - Simu signed, and JCM did indeed have a basket of *fabulous* "VOTE FOR MARY" pins that he's signed on the back for everyone who wanted one.
And the small but joyful crowd at the stage door was very notably kind and respectful of both the performers and everyone else (moving around let people in front after they got autographs, offering to take pictures for each other). I sadly know it's not always the case, but gave me very "Broadway Community" vibes.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#129
Posted: 4/13/26 at 7:58pm
Luminaire2 said: "Caught this in the West End last week, and loved it so much. Mason Alexander Park was incredible, and big congrats to Oh, Mary! for winning the Olivier tonight."
Rumors are already going around that Mason will be the next Mary after Maya on Broadway. Does Cole go over to the West End to replace Mason?
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#130
Posted: 4/13/26 at 8:18pm
ACL2006 said: "Luminaire2 said: "Caught this in the West End last week, and loved it so much. Mason Alexander Park was incredible, and big congrats to Oh, Mary! for winning the Olivier tonight."
Rumors are already going around that Mason will be the next Mary after Maya on Broadway. Does Cole go over to the West End to replace Mason?"
Catherine Tate was already announced as Masons replacement in the West End.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#131
Posted: 4/14/26 at 11:46am
Saw this over the weekend and of the 4 Mary’s I’ve seen (Escola, Gilpin, Burgess and JCM), JCM might actually be my favorite Mary or at least the funniest besides Escola.
It’s absolutely deranged and manic and it’s hysterical. He feels much more hostile too at times which creates some good bits and chemistry.
Liu was very funny as Booth in the first half and then had me almost in tears laughing at the bar switch scene. Maybe the biggest 180 I’ve seen and it really worked.
Morrison and Harris are also very funny and crush their big moments.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#132
Posted: 4/14/26 at 1:06pm
ACL2006 said: "Luminaire2 said: "Caught this in the West End last week, and loved it so much. Mason Alexander Park was incredible, and big congrats to Oh, Mary! for winning the Olivier tonight."
Rumors are already going around that Mason will be the next Mary after Maya on Broadway. Does Cole go over to the West End to replace Mason?"
Mason is doing MUCH ADO in the fall, so it would have to be a short engagement if it's true.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#133
Posted: 4/21/26 at 12:26pm
Looks like Hannah will be taking a hiatus from Oh, Mary to do Hairspray at The Muny in June. Maybe Jackie Sanders will get to go on during Hannah's absence?
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#134
Posted: 4/21/26 at 12:43pm
Mason could easily do a 2-3 month run as Mary before rehearsals for Much Ado even begin. That’s been the standard run for Marys, post-Cole.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#135
Posted: 4/21/26 at 8:46pm
so the odds are the next Mary is Mason...I am guessing we will know in the next 3-4 weeks yes?
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#136
Posted: 4/24/26 at 3:23am
theatergoer3 said: "Saw this over the weekend and of the 4 Mary’s I’ve seen (Escola, Gilpin, Burgess and JCM), JCM might actually be my favorite Mary or at least the funniest besides Escola.
It’s absolutely deranged and manic and it’s hysterical. He feels much more hostile too at times which creates some good bits and chemistry.
Liu was veryfunny as Booth in the first half and then had me almost in tears laughing at the bar switch scene. Maybe the biggest 180I’ve seen and it really worked.
Morrison and Harris are also very funny and crush their big moments."
I don’t have actors to compare but deranged and hostile are great descriptions of John Cameron Mitchell’s unhinged and hysterical performance. His wild-eyed entrance set the tone.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#137
Posted: 4/28/26 at 2:08pm
Tonight marks the inauguration of Maya Rudolph, our latest icon of the American Theatre. 
Who's going?
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#138
Posted: 5/4/26 at 9:18am
I went last night and wowza! Not only did Maya understand the assignment, but she did ALL the extra credit.
It goes without saying that she is a truly gifted comedienne with many other talents and she puts her whole bag of tricks to work. Bits that could grow a bit stale over time without creativity, specifically “The Nurse” and “The Desk”, felt like they had just been directed or choreographed for the first time. Her Desk moment specifically had me near tears with laughter because she had created an entirely new sequence of tricks different from nearly every other Mary. She also added a little Dionne Warwick flair to the banter in her cabaret at the end. Overall, her synchronicity with the entire company is remarkable, specifically her and Cheyenne - to the point where it looked like she had Cheyenne very close to breaking when she said “I’m so wet”.
I always say that, considering how many times I’ve seen this show, it really does take a lot to hit my funny bone since I know how this show can play at its basic by-the-text level (and below - sorry, Tituss), and so those new moments are what I look forward to. All hail the Rudolph administration!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#139
Posted: 5/4/26 at 10:49am
I also went last night. I love the current cast, Phillip is my second favorite Lincoln after Conrad and it was nice to see Bianca back and finally see Cheyanne having missed his first run.
also MVP Tony Macht being the shows spine for so long.
Maya, wow, just lovely stuff, considering how quick rehearsals are for the new Marys she was in solid shape for the end of week one, I imagine the chaos of SNL is a big asset. I absolutely loved whatever she was doing with all the rehearsing and reciting Shakespeare stuff. Her Mary is certainly spoiled teenage valley girl brat meets Looney Tunes character and it was a fun spin.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#140
Posted: 5/4/26 at 5:50pm
And now she’s a record breaker!
$1.5M+ in her first week, making it the highest gross of OH, MARY and the Lyceum’s history.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/OH-MARY-Breaks-Box-Office-Record-for-Maya-Rudolphs-First-Week-As-Mary-Todd-Lincoln-20260504
It’s going to be stints like this that fill the coffers and keep the show running so long as they have casting that fills the boxes of popular, but also experimental. I believe if they extend again (which, why wouldn’t they?), by this time next year, they’ll be the longest running show in the theatre’s history
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#141
Posted: 5/5/26 at 11:19pm
Tonight was my 16th time seeing this show and while everyone who has done the part has brought their own thing to it and made it their own, I honestly don’t think anyone has ever made Mary “their own” as completely as Rudolph does. To think that just a week ago she had never been on stage in a play before and looking at what she did tonight, it shows she’s truly one of the most gifted comedic actors alive.
I can only imagine what she’ll be like in the role in a couple weeks when I go back because if she’s doing this level of comedy in the “still feeling the character out” stage, God only knows what she’s going to be like next month.
This is something to splurge on or if you’re a kid, this is something to steal your mom’s credit card and buy tickets to. It’ll be worth it, I promise.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#142
Posted: 5/6/26 at 7:58am
Jordan Catalano said: "Tonight was my 16th time seeing this show and while everyone who has done the part has brought their own thing to it and made it their own, I honestly don’t think anyone has ever made Mary “their own” as completely as Rudolph does. To think that just a week ago she had never been on stage in a play before and looking at what she did tonight, it shows she’s truly one of the most gifted comedic actors alive.
I can only imagine what she’ll be like in the role in a couple weeks when I go back because if she’s doing this level of comedy in the “still feeling the character out” stage, God onlyknows what she’s going to be like next month.
This is something to splurge on or if you’re a kid, thisis something to steal your mom’s credit card and buy tickets to. It’ll be worth it, I promise."
16? Wow. How would you rank your Marys?
Featured Actor Joined: 6/14/11
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#144
Posted: 5/7/26 at 1:33am
Per the show's Instagram - Maya Rudolph + the rest of the current administration have extended through July 5th!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYBn7h9nEYq/?igsh=MWM2M2szemMxczY2aw==
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#145
Posted: 5/7/26 at 1:55am
JT2030 said: "Per the show's Instagram - Maya Rudolph + the rest of the current administration have extended through July 5th!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYBn7h9nEYq/?igsh=MWM2M2szemMxczY2aw==
"
If they have a show on July 4th, I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate America's 250th.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#146
Posted: 5/7/26 at 6:16am
JT2030 said: "Per the show's Instagram - Maya Rudolph + the rest of the current administration have extended through July 5th!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYBn7h9nEYq/?igsh=MWM2M2szemMxczY2aw==
Thanks so much for the heads up! I was able to jump on fast and grab two tix for 6/27 at “pre-Maya” prices.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#147
Posted: 5/7/26 at 8:22am
No show on July 4th :( That would have been my dream.
I’m so glad Maya extended. Get ‘em while they’re moderately affordable!
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#148
Posted: 5/7/26 at 10:06am
Not sure how long Hannah will be out doing Hairspray, but I was worried the show might have to shutdown for July 4 week. Happy Maya extended. Mason probably begins July 6.
OH, MARY Reviews (2026 New)#149
Posted: 5/9/26 at 3:10am
https://www.theatermania.com/news/exclusive-timothee-chalamet-to-make-broadway-debut-in-oh-mary_1831023/
I am very confused. Various press articles stated that Timothee Chalamet was staring in the title role starting June 22. I bought a ticket to see him. These Press articles ran all over the United States. What is going on?
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