About
Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, running 6–17 January 2027.
What to expect
Oh, Mary! is a record-breaking Broadway smash and an 80-minute one-act dark comedy by Cole Escola about Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks before Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
It examines the forgotten life and dreams of a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln, with unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires.
It is intentionally historically inaccurate; creator Cole Escola did 'negative research' and tells the story through the lens of an idiot.
- Recommended for ages 14 and up
- Adult themes and language (PG-13 to R)
- Two 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Direction
- Best Direction: Sam Pinkleton
- Drama League: Outstanding Play and Direction
- New York Drama Critics' Circle citation
- Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist
- Shattered Lyceum's 121-year history
- First Lyceum show to gross $1 million weekly
- Broke its own record 12 more times
- Subscribers get ticket savings and VIP perks
- Groups of 10+ get discounts and priority seating
- NYT: 'one of the best comedies in years'
- Critics: 'preposterously enjoyable' and 'funniest play on Broadway'
Dates
Questions
When does Oh, Mary! start and end?
Oh, Mary! is on Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 7:30 PM.
Where is Oh, Mary!?
Oh, Mary! takes place at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul.
What is Oh, Mary! about?
A dark comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks before Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
It shows her unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires.
Written by Cole Escola.
How do I book?
Book online at **boxoffice.ordway.org
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Getting there
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102, US
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