The hit Broadway comedy play, created by Cole Escola, went from a downtown success at the Lucille Lortel Theatre to a sold-out, Tony Award winning juggernaut that continues to be one of New York's hottest tickets.
Much of its ongoing success, after the stellar original performance of Cole Escola, can be attributed to the show's brilliant casting of replacement stars, including Betty Gilpin, Tituss Burgess, and Jinkx Monsoon.
With Jane Krakowski newly announced as Broadway's next Mary Todd Lincoln, Mickey-Jo is taking a look back at the show's casting approach, bold decisions, and inspiring approach to identify how it has played a role in making Oh, Mary! a lasting stage success.
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00:00 | introduction
02:50 | the history of Oh, Mary!
06:18 | Cole Escola's replacement
12:28 | what connects the stars
16:25 | why recasting matters
21:04 | the lure of the show
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