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Simu Liu to make Broadway debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’

The Barbie and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star will join the award-winning comedy play for a limited engagement beginning in February.

Summary

Simu Liu will make his Broadway debut in Oh Mary! from February 3 to April 21
Liu is known for onscreen roles in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings; Barbie; and Kim's Convenience
He will play Mary's Teacher and star opposite John Cameron Mitchell; John-Andrew Morrison
Jenn Harris; and Tony Macht

Gillian RussoDecember 16, 2025, 05:00

Simu Liu will make his Broadway debut in Oh, Mary! for a limited run this spring, performing from February 3 to April 21 at the Lyceum Theatre.

Liu is known for his starring screen roles in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Netflix’s Kim’s Convenience, the blockbuster film Barbie, and The Copenhagen Test. In Oh, Mary!, he will replace current cast member Cheyenne Jackson in the role of Mary’s Teacher.

Current cast members John-Andrew Morrison (Mary’s Husband), Jenn Harris (Mary’s Chaperone), and Tony Macht (Mary’s Husband’s Assistant) will extend their runs through April 26. As previously announced, John Cameron Mitchell will join the cast as Mary Todd Lincoln from February 3 to April 26.

Set in the weeks before Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, Oh, Mary! imagines how Mary Todd Lincoln was during that time: repressed, alcoholic, and nursing a burning desire to be a cabaret star. Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton directs the play by fellow Tony winner Cole Escola.

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Photo credit: Simu Liu. (Photo by Ricky Middlesworth)

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.

Is Oh, Mary! on Broadway or Off-Broadway?

Oh, Mary! is playing Broadway.

Is Oh, Mary! accessible?

Wheelchair seating in step-free Orchestra only; no elevators or escalators; accessible restroom; assisted listening and loop technology available.

Who is in the cast of Oh, Mary!?

The cast of Oh, Mary! includes Bowen Yang (as Mary Todd Lincoln), Phillip James Brannon (Mary’s Husband), Barrett Foa (as Mary's Teacher), Bianca Leigh (as Mary’s Chaperone), Tony Macht (as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant).