OH, MARY on Broadway: A Hilariously Brilliant Historic Performance

Entertainment | July 12, 2024, 11:13 a.m.

"The article discusses the Broadway play 'Oh, Mary!' and makes two predictions: theater fans will be searching for replicas of Holly Pierson's dress and Leah J. Loukas's wig worn by Cole Escola as Mary Todd Lincoln, and the catchphrase "Who the fuck is Louise?" will soon be echoing through the streets. The play, set during the Civil War's end, portrays Mary as a frustrated cabaret artist with a tumultuous relationship with her husband, President Abraham Lincoln. The show is a riotous blend of absurdity and humor, with Escola's writing and performance stealing the show. Escola's Mary is self-absorbed, alcoholic, and utterly hilarious, wowing audiences with her outrageous antics and sharp wit. With a mix of history, comedy, and queer themes, 'Oh, Mary!' is an uproarious and unapologetically entertaining theatrical experience that leaves the audience in stitches."