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Cole Escola Makes History as First Non-Binary Tony Winner

6/10/2025

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Cole Escola shattered barriers on June 8, 2025, becoming the first openly non-binary actor to win a Tony Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Play for "Oh, Mary!" This groundbreaking production, which Escola both wrote and starred in, offers a captivating glimpse into the life of Mary Todd Lincoln, earning rave reviews and numerous nominations.

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Story summary

Cole Escola shattered barriers on June 8, 2025, becoming the first openly non-binary actor to win a Tony Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Play for "Oh, Mary!" This groundbreaking production, which Escola both wrote and starred in, offers a captivating glimpse into the life of Mary Todd Lincoln, earning rave reviews and numerous nominations.