Bowen Yang to make Broadway debut in 'Oh, Mary!' this fall
The former Saturday Night Live cast member and Las Culturistas podcast co-host will play a limited run as Mary Todd Lincoln after Meg Stalter completes her run.
Summary
- Bowen Yang will make his Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh Mary! from September 15 to December 6
- Yang is known as a five-time Emmy-nominated SNL cast member and the Las Culturistas podcast co-host
- He will succeed Meg Stalter after she departs September 12
Oh, Bowen! Comedian, actor, and podcaster Bowen Yang will make his Broadway debut in Oh, Mary! this fall, succeeding Meg Stalter as Mary Todd Lincoln from September 15 to December 6 at the Lyceum Theatre.
Yang is known for his seven seasons as a Saturday Night Live cast member, from 2019-2025, during which he was nominated for five Emmy Awards. He also co-hosts the podcast Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and earned a 2026 Tony Award nomination for co-producing the Broadway musical Titanique.
In Cole Escola's Oh, Mary!, Yang will play a zany, alcoholic, repressed version of Mary Todd Lincoln, who aspires to cabaret stardom.
“My friendship with Cole has brought me many places over the years: late-night pizzerias, cross-borough social-distance walks, a tough production of Les Misérables sung in Dutch,” said Yang in a statement. “But being part of their deranged and profound masterpiece, Oh, Mary! is my favorite one by far. I will spend the rest of my life thanking them for the best Broadway debut a cis gay guy with limited singing ability could ask for.”
As previously announced, Stalter will depart September 12. Yang joins her and an esteemed line of celebrities who have played the role on Broadway, including Tony Award winner Escola, Betty Gilpin, Tituss Burgess, Jinkx Monsoon, Jane Krakowski, Hannah Solow, John Cameron Mitchell, and Maya Rudolph.
Yang will star opposite current cast members Phillip James Brannon as Mary’s Husband and Barrett Foa as Mary's Teacher, and original cast members Bianca Leigh as Mary’s Chaperone and Tony Macht as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant.
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Photo credit: Bowen Yang as Mary Todd Lincoln. (Photo by Daniel Rampulla)
Frequently asked questions
What is Oh, Mary! about?
This dark comedy shines a spotlight on Mary Todd Lincoln and the challenges she faced in her time as First Lady — but with plenty of irreverent, silly twists. This intimate portrayal of Mary's internal struggles takes on a new character through queer comic playwright Cole Escola's unconventional perspective. Now nominated for five Tony Awards.
How long is Oh, Mary!?
The running time of Oh, Mary! is 1hr 20min. With no interval.
Where is Oh, Mary! playing?
Oh, Mary! is playing at Lyceum Theatre . The theatre is located at 149 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 6th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How much do tickets cost for Oh, Mary!?
Tickets for Oh, Mary! start at $84.
What's the age recommendation for Oh, Mary!?
The recommended age for Oh, Mary! is Ages 14+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theater..
How do you book tickets for Oh, Mary!?
Book tickets for Oh, Mary! on New York Theatre Guide.
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