Mary Todd Lincoln, Thwarted Cabaret Star? That’s Cole Escola’s Take.


Cole Escola presents "Oh, Mary!", a comedic portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln as a boozy, lovelorn first lady. The show provokes both amusement and controversy, with scenes including a disastrous audition and a puke-drinking incident. Despite potential backlash from Lincoln scholars, Escola, who is nonbinary, admits to minimal research on the historical figure. The play embodies campy irreverence, captivating audiences with its offbeat premise.



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