Bowen Yang Will Make Broadway Debut in OH, MARY! This Fall
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Key Points:
- Bowen Yang, Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live alum, will make his Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola's Tony-winning comedy Oh, Mary!, starting September 15 at the Lyceum Theatre.
- Yang joins the existing cast, including Phillip James Brannon, Barrett Foa, Bianca Leigh, and Tony Macht, continuing the show's run at the historic venue.
- Yang initially declined the role last summer due to scheduling conflicts with SNL but reconsidered after his final episode in December, motivated by the show's themes of regret and personal decisions.
- Tickets for Oh, Mary! are on sale through July 10, 2027, with the production continuing on Broadway after a limited run, alongside successful runs in London’s West End and an upcoming North American tour.
- The play, written by and originally starring Cole Escola, is directed by Sam Pinkleton and presents a comedic take on Mary Todd Lincoln’s final weeks before Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.
