OH, MARY! Reviews- Page 11

[Observation]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 11:42am

ACL2006 said: "Observation said: "Kad said: "I’ve heard it’s an “Emmy-winning comedian/actress” but no specific name. Certainly doesn’t narrow it down considerably."

Saw a rumor online it's Melissa McCarthy... to be 100% clear this is not a reputable source, but daydreaming of how good she'd be."

Please, no!"

Ha! I disagree, but I also can definitely understand she's not everyone's cup of tea. I personally was hoping for Amy Sedaris, but if "emmy-winning" is factual, that would count her out. 

I love dream casting though! 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 11:45am

Kad said: "I’ve heard it’s an “Emmy-winning comedian/actress” but no specific name. Certainly doesn’t narrow it down considerably."

For some reason my mind went right to Alex Borstein and I don’t hate that at all. 

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 11:51am

Kad said: I’ve heard it’s an “Emmy-winning comedian/actress” but no specific name. Certainly doesn’t narrow it down considerably."

Quinta Brunson, Jean Smart, Catherine O’Hara, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Allison Janney. Just a brief selection of options, but I’d pay good money to see any of them.

[Kad]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 11:54am

Kate McKinnon, as well. 

[Bwaygurl2]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 12:03pm

I love the idea of Amy Sedaris, Kate McKinnon, Alex Borstein, and Catherine O'Hara. I know it won't happen but I think Imelda Staunton would be surprisingly good. 

[George in DC]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 12:29pm

Catherine O'Hara would be so perfect.

[seraphim11]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 1:43pm

quizking101 said: "There is also an extension through April 15th coming soon. Cast to be announced, but Conrad Ricamora is leaving in January."

Conrad just posted about hoping to be with the show for a long time like 2 weeks ago, so I'd find it odd if he's the first to go - unless it's just a break for another project similar to Cole? They'd not need a big stunt cast to cover Abe like Mary would need

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 2:00pm

Cecily Strong would be my choice. 

[Livin'ToDo]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 2:33pm

Amy Poehler would be great.

[Kad]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 2:41pm

Although the original cast is perfection, and Cole tailored the role for themself, the material is so strong that I think any number of really great comedic performers of any race or gender would happily step in and kill it.

[ChairinMain]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 6:07pm

I want to see as many Mary Todd Lincolns tackle this role as Broadway will allow. My Mary shortlist includes, but is not limited to, Amy Sederis, Titus Burgess, John Cameron Mitchell, Laura Benanti, Jinkx Monsoon, Jane Krakowski, Amy Poehler, Nick Kroll, Bowen Yang, Molly Shannon, Martin Short, Christian Borle, Ben DeLaCreme, Charles Busch, Melissa McCarthy, Megan Mullalley, Leslie Kritzer, Patti LuPone and Ian McKellen.

Updated On: 11/26/24 at 06:07 PM

[Charley Kringas Inc]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 6:22pm

My friend mentioned Jimbo and I can't get that idea out of my head.

[Huss417]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 6:38pm

Charley Kringas Inc said: "My friend mentioned Jimbo and I can't get that idea out of my head."

Wow oh wow. ;)

[quizking101]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 6:43pm

Why do I feel like a cast of short term Mary’s might be a hoot

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 7:07pm

quizking101 said: "Why do I feel like a cast of short term Mary’s might be a hoot"

They could really keep the show running through the summer of 2025 with various short-term casting. Hopefully it happens.

[kdogg36]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 10:32pm

Sharon Gless. Not even really joking.

[Georgeanddot2]

Posted: 11/26/24 at 11:22pm

Titus Burgess would eat this up.

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 11/28/24 at 12:37pm

Kad said: "I’ve heard it’s an “Emmy-winning comedian/actress” but no specific name. Certainly doesn’t narrow it down considerably."

Just to temper expectations- The specific name I was given has multiple Emmy nominations, but has not yet actually won the award. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/28/24 at 2:41pm

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 11/28/24 at 2:45pm

Amy Sedaris is the only TV star casting that would really excite me, and she is close with Cole. 

[OharaFosseWolfe888]

Posted: 11/28/24 at 2:48pm

That is also what I was told, it was. She has 3 nominations for the Netflix show. She is not as big of a name as anyone has dream casted or speculated above. Also Lincoln was just cast and it is a phenomenal Broadway actor but not stunt or famous casting at all. 

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 11/28/24 at 4:32pm

Any more hints? :)

[EmceeHammer]

Posted: 11/28/24 at 6:44pm

OharaFosseWolfe888 said: "That is also what I was told, it was. She has 3nominations for the Netflix show. She is not as big of a name as anyone has dream casted or speculated above…”

Betty Gilpin (nominated three times for ‘Glow’)?

 

[Bwaygurl2]

Posted: 11/28/24 at 7:27pm

Paula Pell?

[JasonC3]

Posted: 12/2/24 at 1:32pm

Apologies if this was mentioned earlier in the thread, but a fairly reliable commenter on the UK board just posted that HBO is doing a pro-shot of the OBC.