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Cole Escola's ‘Oh, Mary!’ Is Touring With Two Different Marys

Cole Escola's ‘Oh, Mary!’ Is Touring With Two Different Marys

Summary

The play *Oh, Mary!* by Cole Escola, which won a Tony Award, is going on a tour across North America starting in September 2024. The show features two actors, Alaska Thunderf*** and J. Harrison Ghee, who will both play the role of Mary Todd Lincoln, a former first lady with dreams of becoming a cabaret star.

Key Facts

  • *Oh, Mary!* is a comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln before President Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
  • The play is described as a funny sitcom-style show in two parts.
  • Alaska Thunderf*** and J. Harrison Ghee will both play Mary Todd Lincoln on the tour.
  • J. Harrison Ghee will also play Abraham Lincoln at some performances.
  • Alaska Thunderf*** said the role was a dream come true for them.
  • The tour will start on September 19, 2024, in Hartford, Connecticut.
  • The tour will travel across the United States through 2027.
  • The play mixes humor and historical themes in a new and creative way.
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