Catherine Tate Leads Olivier-Winning 'Oh, Mary!' in West End as Cole Escola Sets 1-Month Run
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 1
Catherine Tate Leads Olivier-Winning 'Oh, Mary!' in West End as Cole Escola Sets 1-Month Run
4 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 1
Catherine Tate has taken over the title role in London’s West End production of 'Oh, Mary!,' with creator Cole Escola set to succeed her later this summer for a one-month engagement.
The transfer extends the momentum of Sam Pinkleton’s production after it won the Olivier Award for best entertainment or comedy play in April.
The comedy reimagines Mary Todd Lincoln as an aspiring cabaret star, a show that began in Lower Manhattan before becoming a London hit.
London’s casting change mirrors the Broadway production’s durability through multiple recasts, underscoring the show’s growing transatlantic staying power.
With its creator returning, how will their Mary Lincoln compare to Catherine Tate's acclaimed performance?
Why is a queer, revisionist play about the Lincolns now London's biggest comedy hit?