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10 Arts and Culture Favorites From 2024
An uproarious revisionist take on history, a charming stop-motion feature and a particularly juicy season of reality television are among the picks by THR’s arts and culture critic.
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Betty Gilpin Taking Over Lead Role in ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadway
Gilpin will play Mary Todd Lincoln, taking on the part from the show's creator, Cole Escola.
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‘Oh, Mary!’ Recoups $4.5M Broadway Investment
The comedy has also attracted celebrity guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama and Valerie Jarrett on Saturday.
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Broadway Box Office: Robert Downey Jr’s ‘McNeal’ Hits $1M, ‘Oh, Mary’ Breaks Record
Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary!' had the highest average paid admission in the industry last week.
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Where to Find the Best Tickets to See Broadway Hit ‘Oh, Mary!’ at the Lyceum Theatre
Directed by Sam Pinkleton, the dark comedy stars Cole Escola as Mary Todd Lincoln and Conrad Ricamora as Abraham Lincoln.
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Broadway Box Office: ‘Oh, Mary!’ Breaks Record, Extends Run
The comedy, written by and starring Cole Escola, has extended its run through Nov. 10.
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‘Oh, Mary!’ Theater Review: Comedy Genius Cole Escola Serves Revisionist American History as Riotous Queer Silliness
Escola portrays first lady Mary Todd Lincoln as an alcoholic wannabe cabaret star, with Conrad Ricamora as her long-suffering husband and James Scully as her acting coach.
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Cole Escola’s Twisted History of Mary Todd Lincoln Hits Broadway
The actor-author’s raucous performance — which reimagines the wife of Abraham Lincoln as an aspiring cabaret star — starts previews June 26.
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