Upcoming Oh, Mary! dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
What Oh, Mary! is
Oh, Mary! is a one-act comedy play running at the Lyceum Theatre on West 45th Street in Manhattan. As of October 1, 2026, the official site lists performances through July 10, 2027, so the Broadway run is open well into next year. A U.S. national tour is set to begin in late 2026, and a West End production has played in London since December 2025.
The comedian Cole Escola wrote the play and originated the title role. It is a deliberately absurd spoof of the days before Abraham Lincoln's assassination in April 1865. Mary Todd Lincoln is a hard-drinking former cabaret singer desperate to get back on stage, her husband is deeply closeted, and the president's assistant, Mary's long-suffering chaperone and a down-on-his-luck acting teacher all get swept into her schemes. History is not the point. The show is camp (a style built on exaggeration and knowing bad taste) delivered with tight comic timing.
From the Lucille Lortel to Broadway and London
The play began Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, where previews started on January 26, 2024, and it opened on February 8, 2024. A planned March closing became two extensions. Producers then moved it to Broadway, where previews began on June 26, 2024, and the official opening came on July 11, 2024, as a limited run scheduled to end that September. Demand kept pushing the end date back, and the Lyceum run has been extended repeatedly since.
The recognition has been unusual for a comedy:
- Pulitzer Prize for Drama: named a finalist
- Tony Awards: five nominations, with wins for Best Actor in a Play (Escola, the first non-binary winner in that category) and Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton)
- Laurence Olivier Award: Best Entertainment or Comedy Play in 2026, for the London production at the Trafalgar Theatre
Critics split along predictable lines. Jesse Green of The New York Times called it one of the most exactingly directed Broadway comedies in years, while at least one reviewer found the script flimsy. Audiences have mostly sided with the raves.
Who plays Mary, and the 2026 national tour
The title role rotates, and the casting is a large part of how people choose a date. After Escola's original run, Mary has been played on Broadway by Betty Gilpin, Tituss Burgess, Jinkx Monsoon, Jane Krakowski, John Cameron Mitchell, Maya Rudolph and Megan Stalter, among others, with Escola returning for a stretch in 2025. As of October 2026, Bowen Yang plays Mary, and the official site lists him in the role through January 17, 2027. Casting changes often, so confirm who is scheduled for your performance before you buy.
The national tour, announced in January 2026, premieres in Hartford, Connecticut, in late 2026. Announced stops include Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Alaska Thunderfuck is cast as Mary at touring venues through January 17, 2027, after which J. Harrison Ghee, who opens the tour as Mary's Husband, takes over the title role. The live event list on this page shows the dates currently on sale.
Running time and content
The official site lists a running time of 80 minutes in one act, with no intermission. That has practical consequences: there is no break for the restroom or the bar, and late arrivals may wait some time to be seated in a show this short. Arrive early.
The official site does not publish a formal age recommendation, but the material is plainly written for adults. Expect:
- Heavy drinking played for laughs throughout
- Frank sexual humor, including a closeted president's affairs
- Gunfire in a farcical take on the assassination
- Queer slang and camp references, starting with the title itself
Older teenagers who like sketch comedy usually do fine. It is not a family outing in the way a Disney musical is.
Best seats at the Lyceum for this show
The Lyceum Theatre, opened in 1903, is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theater in New York City and one of Broadway's smallest houses. It has 922 seats on three levels: 409 in the orchestra, 287 in the first balcony (often sold as the mezzanine), 210 in the second balcony, plus 16 box seats. The balconies are cantilevered, so there are no support columns blocking views, and the auditorium is wide rather than deep.
Orchestra: closest to the faces
This is a comedy of facial expressions, pratfalls and line readings. Center orchestra from roughly the fourth row to mid-house is the ideal spot, and it is where demand is strongest. The front rows work too, though you look up at the stage.
First balcony: the smart value
The front rows of the first balcony are close by Broadway standards and see the whole stage picture clearly. In a house this small they are often a better buy than the last rows of the orchestra.
Seats to weigh carefully
- Second balcony: high and steep. You will hear every joke, but the expressions that sell them get small.
- Extreme side seats: the wide auditorium means far-side seats angle away from the action.
- Accessibility: the orchestra is reachable without steps, but the balcony levels are reached only by stairs.
When demand runs highest
Oh, Mary! behaves like a hit with a revolving marquee name. On the resale market (tickets resold by other buyers), these are the patterns to watch:
- Star changeovers: the first and final weeks of a celebrity's engagement draw the most interest, and limited runs by a well-known Mary can sell out quickly.
- Friday and Saturday nights move first, and the house is too small to absorb a late rush.
- Holiday weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's, plus spring break and summer, run hot across Broadway.
- Weeknights and non-holiday matinees usually offer the widest choice of seats.
The production also runs a digital lottery and a limited same-day rush at the box office, which suit flexible buyers. Details and the current Mary are on the official Oh, Mary! site. For any order on GoodSeats, every purchase is backed by a 100% guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oh, Mary! still on Broadway?
Yes. As of October 1, 2026, it is running at the Lyceum Theatre, 149 West 45th Street, and the official site lists performances through July 10, 2027.
How long is Oh, Mary!?
About 80 minutes, performed in one act with no intermission, according to the official site.
Who is playing Mary right now?
As of October 2026, Bowen Yang plays Mary Todd Lincoln on Broadway, scheduled through January 17, 2027. The role rotates, so check the official site for your date.
Is Oh, Mary! touring?
Yes. A U.S. national tour begins in Hartford, Connecticut, in late 2026, with announced stops including Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Is Oh, Mary! appropriate for kids?
It is written for adults, with constant drinking jokes, sexual humor and a farcical shooting. No formal age limit is published, but it suits older teenagers and adults best.
What awards has Oh, Mary! won?
It won two Tony Awards from five nominations, for Cole Escola as Best Actor in a Play and Sam Pinkleton for Best Direction of a Play, and it was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. The London production won the 2026 Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play.