Oh, Mary!
Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola).
Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, Oh, Mary! received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play (Cole Escola) and Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton), Drama League Awards for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Direction of a Play, as well as a special citation from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. It was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
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Absolutely amazing!! Would see it over and over! You cannot go wrong with this show, acting was superb and the script is hilarious. Love love loved it!
Kathryn, 28 Mar 2026
Laugh a minute, rollercoaster ride The plot is fast-paced with lots of twists and turns. I would say it has a 15 rating, so not for young kids, as the story is quite racey with lots of hilarious gay references. The acting is excellent from a very talented cast. There is a good use of sounds and music throughout the production. Thoroughly enjoyable!!
Amanda, 24 Mar 2026
Best in the West End Great!
Don, 23 Mar 2026
See it while Mason Alexander Park is still playing Mary The show is hilarious and irreverent. And - with all due respect to Cole Escola - no one is a better Mary than Mason Alexander Park. That b***h is turned up to 11. Their performance could only be better if those other actors would just get out of the way! A magnificent f***ing c**t!
Jonathan, 09 Mar 2026
OMG It is one of the best show I have ever seen. The cast is fantastic and the plot is very funny. Highly and strong recommended
MANUELA, 05 Mar 2026
Comedy in its highest level Fantastic show , inventive , wacky , crazy, perfectly timed ..and the cast a 10, and him/her mind blowing!!!!
David Robert, 27 Feb 2026
Extraordinary! But excellent. Very amusing, disrespectful, rude, satirical postmodern show with a strong gay (etc) slant.
P.A, 21 Feb 2026
Wacky, fun and funny I am an American and a true fan of Abraham Lincoln. I had no idea what the show was about, and after the first few moments of shock, I settled in and realized that this was one of the funniest, wackiest show's I've seen. I would see it again!!!!
Jill, 21 Feb 2026
Weird and wonderful - excellent acting This was a weird surreal and highly entertaining show….. with lots of farcical elements. Not quite sure how I would explain the story other than to say the writer has a wild imagination. All actors were great but the lead was amazing - hysterical.
Reilly, 17 Feb 2026
The real story of Abe&Co Don’t ask anyone who’s seen the show what it’s all about. From the start, surprises, outrageous skits and breathtaking athleticism are blended - and only those of Trumpian demeanour might keep a straight face. Rollicking good fun, sharp lines and momentum till the final curtain.
John, 05 Feb 2026
Funny Funny show, very camp and quite rude. Not the sort of show i normally book but was recommended. I like music and singing so I loved the cabaret ending! Glad I went and would recommend.
Tracy, 18 Jan 2026
Surprisingly Very Funny This show was amazingly clever, amusing, funny, well-acted. So good!
Anne, 31 Dec 2025
Flamboyant, risqué, rude and very very funny If you're broad minded and are happy with shows that play fast and loose with historical events then this is for you. Fast paced, foul mouthed, anazing performances and absolutely hysterical.
George, 06 Dec 2025
