Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?

[BCfitasafiddle]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#1

Posted: 6/17/26 at 10:42am

I wonder if it will be someone who has already played the role or if they'll go for someone new.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#2

Posted: 6/17/26 at 10:55am

Stars aren't usually essential to the road because it's so subscription-based, but in this case I think they'd benefit a lot from someone with notoriety to help with local press and promotions. Even if it's a less-famous SNL alum or a MadTV person or even a Drag Race star. Also wonder what gender they will go with.

[HBP]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#3

Posted: 6/17/26 at 10:59am

MadTV made me think Nicole Parker would be excellent as Mary on tour.

[Bettyboy72]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#4

Posted: 6/17/26 at 11:48am

It would be nice to get someone with some name recognition and comedic chops. Cheri Oteri, Missi Pyle would nail it but they might not be big enough names. A true A lister would probably not do a tour. 

"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello

[darreyl102]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#5

Posted: 6/17/26 at 12:21pm

I could see them Maybe having different Marys at different stops, like casting a few different actors. That could open the door to more a-list casting who may not want to do a full tour, but would be available for a stop or two. 

Darreyl with an L!

[Scarywarhol]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#6

Posted: 6/17/26 at 12:24pm

I don't expect it, but if any show this side of Dolly ought to go out across the country with its original star...

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#7

Posted: 6/17/26 at 1:26pm

Missy Pyle would be amazing, Bettyboy, and exactly the "type" of name I was thinking of. Not a household name, but someone who can get some media attention and has a sort of recognizable face + credits.

[Observation]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#8

Posted: 6/17/26 at 1:35pm

Until this convo, I hadn't thought about it, but Alex Borstein would be hilarious. As either Mary or Mary's Chaperone. 

I could also see Kate Berlant as Mary and John Early as Mary's Husband. Maybe that's wishful thinking? 

[theblackumbrella]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#9

Posted: 6/17/26 at 1:41pm

I'm thinking it's more likely Hannah Solow.

[JT2030]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#10

Posted: 6/17/26 at 1:50pm

Considering how thoughtful and first-rate the casting has been for Broadway + West End, I'm sure they'll find someone wonderful. I do like the idea of having different Mary Todd's who are local favorites from regional theatres where there's such an abundance of talent that would make each city a bit of an event.

That being said (pure speculation), I think Hannah Solow would be a wonderful choice / showcase how great she is all around. And I recall *awhile* back speculation that Cole + Conrad might return in the West Coast cities.

[RippedMan]

Who will lead the "Oh, Mary!" Tour?#11

Posted: 6/17/26 at 2:35pm

JT2030 said: "Considering how thoughtful and first-rate the casting has been for Broadway + West End, I'm sure they'll find someone wonderful. I do like the idea of having different Mary Todd's who are local favorites from regional theatres where there's such an abundance of talent that would make each city a bit of an event.

That being said (pure speculation), I think Hannah Solow would be a wonderful choice / showcase how great she is all around. And I recall *awhile* back speculation that Cole + Conrad might return in the West Coast cities."

Great idea, but logistically I don't think it would work.