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Simu Liu Joins Broadway's Oh, Mary! Cast in 2026

12/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Simu Liu will make his Broadway debut in Oh, Mary! as Mary's Teacher from February 3, 2026, to April 21, 2026.
He joins current cast members John-Andrew Morrison, Jenn Harris, and Tony Macht, extending their engagements through April 26, 2026.
John Cameron Mitchell will join the cast as Mary Todd Lincoln.
Oh, Mary! opened July 11, 2024, at Lyceum Theatre, becoming the first 2024-25 show to recoup its investment.

History

Historical Context

"Oh, Mary!" opened on Broadway on July 11, 2024, after a successful off-Broadway run, marking Cole Escola's debut as both playwright and performer. The show recouped its investment, a rare feat for Broadway productions, and reflects a growing trend toward diversity in casting, following the landmark success of "Hamilton" in 2015, which reshaped representation in theater.

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Story summary

Simu Liu will make his Broadway debut in Oh, Mary! as Mary's Teacher from February 3, 2026, to April 21, 2026.
He joins current cast members John-Andrew Morrison, Jenn Harris, and Tony Macht, extending their engagements through April 26, 2026.
John Cameron Mitchell will join the cast as Mary Todd Lincoln.
Oh, Mary! opened July 11, 2024, at Lyceum Theatre, becoming the first 2024-25 show to recoup its investment.

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