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Maya Rudolph Makes Broadway Debut as Mary Todd Lincoln

3/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Maya Rudolph (actress) will make her Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary!, an eight-week run from April 28 to June 20, 2026.
She replaces John Cameron Mitchell, who ends April 26, 2026.
The play, written by Cole Escola, reimagines Mary Todd Lincoln as a cabaret star before Lincoln's assassination.
The show has grossed over $1 million in a week.
The run is extended through January 3, 2027.

History

Historical Context

President Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865 deeply affected American society and politics, leaving his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, to navigate public scrutiny and personal tragedy. The upcoming play "Oh, Mary!" reimagines her as a cabaret star, showcasing a modern interpretation of historical figures and reflecting ongoing cultural engagement with Lincoln's legacy and the complexities of his family's narrative.

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Story summary

Maya Rudolph (actress) will make her Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary!, an eight-week run from April 28 to June 20, 2026.
She replaces John Cameron Mitchell, who ends April 26, 2026.
The play, written by Cole Escola, reimagines Mary Todd Lincoln as a cabaret star before Lincoln's assassination.
The show has grossed over $1 million in a week.
The run is extended through January 3, 2027.

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