Oh, Mary! Tickets

Oh, Mary! Tickets

If you're looking for Oh, Mary! tickets, you're planning a night with one of Broadway's most talked-about comedies: a dark, farcical, wholly fictionalized reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln that turned a sold-out Off-Broadway run into a Tony Award-winning Broadway hit. Written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, the play is known for its rapid-fire comic energy, period-costume absurdity, and a breakout central performance that helped make it a word-of-mouth phenomenon.

This page covers everything you need — from what the show is and what to expect, to finding the right seats and buying with complete confidence.

Show Information

Oh, Mary! premiered Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in January 2024 after previews began in late 2023 and early 2024. The play is an original work by Cole Escola, directed by Sam Pinkleton, and imagines a wildly comedic, fictional version of Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks before Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

The production is a dark comedy and farce, currently running on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City. Oh, Mary! runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission, giving audiences a compact, high-energy evening that moves quickly from scene to scene without an act break.

After selling out and earning extensions Off-Broadway, Oh, Mary! transferred to Broadway and opened at the Lyceum Theatre on July 11, 2024. The Broadway run has been extended through July 10, 2027, and the production has sustained strong demand by rotating high-profile performers into the lead role following Cole Escola's original run. The show won multiple Tony Awards, including Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for Cole Escola and Best Direction of a Play for Sam Pinkleton.

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Story Summary

Oh, Mary! takes place in the White House in Washington, D.C., during the final weeks before President Abraham Lincoln's 1865 assassination — though the world of the play is deliberately comic, anachronistic, and far removed from a conventional history lesson. At the center is Mary Todd Lincoln, imagined here as miserable, suffocated, and desperate for a life beyond her loveless marriage and restrictive surroundings.

Mary secretly stashes booze, spars with her chaperone Louise, torments the people around her, and nurses an improbable dream of becoming a cabaret star. Her theatrical ambitions, frustrations, and appetite for reinvention fuel the show's farcical momentum, while the looming historical event gives the comedy a dark edge.

The play explores thwarted ambition, repression, marriage, misery, and the gulf between historical record and imagined inner life. No prior knowledge of history is needed — Oh, Mary! is a wildly fictionalized comedy that stands entirely on its own.

Story Highlights

These signature moments help define the play's anarchic comic rhythm and its off-kilter take on a familiar historical figure:

• Mary's Boozy Rebellion — Mary flounces through the White House while stashing and sneaking bottles of booze. The running bit quickly establishes her impatience with control, confinement, and everyone assigned to keep her in line.
• The Cabaret Dream — Mary's all-consuming ambition to become a cabaret star gives the character a ridiculous and hilarious inner life. Her dream of stage glory turns a historic figure into a comic engine of frustration, fantasy, and theatrical excess.
• Torturing Louise — Mary's treatment of Louise, her put-upon lady companion and chaperone, creates a steady stream of sharp, cruel-comic exchanges. Their dynamic adds pressure to the play's already combustible household.
• The Acting Lessons — Mary's pursuit of theatrical greatness through acting lessons becomes a centerpiece of the escalating farce. The scenes sharpen the contrast between her grand self-image and the absurdity surrounding her ambitions.
• The Build Toward the Assassination — The looming historical event hangs over the action as the comedy grows darker and more audacious. That tension helps give the show's climax its distinctive mix of shock, absurdity, and theatrical bravado.

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How Much Do Tickets to Oh, Mary! Cost?

Oh, Mary! ticket prices vary by seat location, performance date, and where the performance falls within the Broadway run.

Oh, Mary! ticket prices vary based on venue, city, seat location, date, and performance time. Premium orchestra and front sections are in high demand, while rear and upper-level sections offer excellent value.

Demand can shift based on performance timing, cast interest, and overall market strength for the Broadway run. Because Oh, Mary! has drawn consistently sold-out houses and sustained demand, buying earlier generally gives you a better chance at wider seat selection and stronger value before the most desirable listings move.

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Oh, Mary! Seating Guide

Oh, Mary! is currently playing at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre in New York City. As with any Broadway comedy, where you sit can shape how closely you catch facial expressions, timing, movement, and the production's farcical stage details.

Best Seats for Oh, Mary!

For a compact, performance-driven play like Oh, Mary!, sightlines and proximity both matter:

• Best value: upper mezzanine and rear orchestra sections — these areas can offer a strong full-stage view while keeping you connected to the rhythm of the performance
• Closest to the stage: front orchestra sections — ideal if you want to be near the actors and catch the details of the central comic performance, expressions, and physical timing
• Best overall experience: mid-orchestra and front mezzanine sections — these seats typically balance closeness with a clean view of the full stage picture
• For groups: coordinate contiguous seats early, since blocks in popular sections sell through quickly for high-demand Broadway performances

Oh, Mary! Seating Chart

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Getting Ready for Show Night

Once your tickets are confirmed, a little preparation makes the full experience run smoothly from arrival through the final bow.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Cell service around the Lyceum Theatre can be congested on busy performance nights. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before heading out so you're ready at the door without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard at most theaters. A portable battery pack is worth having, especially if you're combining the show with dinner or other activities.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain. Theater doors open well before the show begins; arriving early gives you time to find your seats and settle in before the house lights go down — and avoids the disruption of late seating, which many theaters restrict.
• Plan for an 80-minute run with no intermission. Oh, Mary! runs in one continuous act, so plan restroom, concessions, and timing needs before the performance begins.
• Know the venue's phone and photography policy. Photography and recording are not permitted during the performance, consistent with professional Broadway productions.
• Know the show's tone before you go. Oh, Mary! contains adult humor, dark comedy, and mature themes, making it best suited for adult and older-teen audiences.

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Oh, Mary! is one of the most consistently in-demand productions on Broadway, and its sold-out houses, Tony Award recognition, and extended Lyceum Theatre run keep demand strong. The best-value listings disappear first. If you have a specific date in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse Oh, Mary! tickets now and lock in your seats before inventory moves.

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