Maya Rudolph is officially heading to Broadway. The beloved comedian and actress will make her long-awaited Broadway debut in the hit play Oh, Mary!, stepping into the role of former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln for a limited engagement beginning April 28.
Rudolph will appear in the production for eight weeks, performing through June 20 at the historic Lyceum Theatre. The comedy has already become a major Broadway sensation since opening in July 2024.
Created by comedian and actor Cole Escola, who originally played Mary in the production, the show offers a wildly comedic take on the days leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. In the play, Mary Todd Lincoln is imagined as a chaotic and frustrated woman who secretly dreams of becoming a cabaret star while living in the White House during the final days of the Civil War.
Maya Rudolph expressed excitement about joining the acclaimed production and stepping into such a unique role.
“Ever since I was a little girl I have dreamed of being Cole Escola,” Rudolph joked in a statement. “Oh, Mary! is the funniest play I have ever seen… It’s such an honor to play the role of Mary, especially after so many iconic Marys have come before me.”
The production, directed by Sam Pinkleton, has quickly become one of Broadway’s biggest comedy hits. It made history at the Lyceum Theatre by becoming the first show in its 121-year history to gross more than $1 million in a week. Since then, the show has broken its own box office record more than a dozen times.
Oh, Mary! has already been extended on Broadway through January 3, 2027. The production has featured several high-profile performers in different roles over time, including Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, and Betty Gilpin.
With Rudolph’s energy and stage presence, her Broadway debut is expected to draw more attention to the already popular show. For theater fans and longtime followers of Maya Rudolph’s career, this limited run could be one of Broadway’s must-see performances of the season.
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