Maya Rudolph to Make Broadway Debut in 'Oh, Mary!'

The Emmy-winning actress will play the title role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the hit comedy.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:24pm

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Six-time Emmy winner Maya Rudolph will make her Broadway debut this spring in Cole Escola's hit comedy "Oh, Mary!" She'll play the title character, Mary Todd Lincoln, in a limited eight-week engagement at the Lyceum Theatre starting on April 28, 2026.

Why it matters

Rudolph's casting in the popular play marks a significant milestone in her career, as she takes on the iconic role of Mary Todd Lincoln on the Broadway stage for the first time. The production has been a box office success, recouping its investment and extending its run.

The details

Rudolph will begin her limited Broadway run on April 28, 2026 and perform through June 20, 2026. The production has also announced extensions for the West End production in London through July 18, 2026, and a North American tour starting in Hartford, Connecticut in September. Rudolph will be the latest in a growing roster of actors who have portrayed Mary Todd Lincoln in the play, which first premiered on Broadway in July 2024.

  • Rudolph's Broadway debut in "Oh, Mary!" will begin on April 28, 2026.
  • The Broadway production will run through June 20, 2026.
  • The West End production in London has been extended through July 18, 2026.
  • The North American tour of "Oh, Mary!" will begin in Hartford, Connecticut in September.

The players

Maya Rudolph

A six-time Emmy-winning actress known for her work on "Saturday Night Live" and in films like "Bridesmaids".

Cole Escola

The playwright who created the hit comedy "Oh, Mary!".

Sam Pinkleton

The 2025 Tony Award-winning director of "Oh, Mary!".

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What they’re saying

“Ever since I was a little girl I have dreamed of being Cole Escola. Oh, Mary! is the funniest play I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot of plays, you'd be surprised. It's such an honor to play the role of Mary, especially after so many iconic Marys have come before me. So making my Broadway debut in the role of a lifetime – as a miserable, suffocated, alcoholic woman – is a real dream come true.”

— Maya Rudolph

What’s next

The Broadway production of "Oh, Mary!" starring Maya Rudolph will run through June 20, 2026, while the West End production in London has been extended through July 18, 2026. The show will also embark on a North American tour starting in Hartford, Connecticut in September.

The takeaway

Maya Rudolph's Broadway debut in the hit comedy "Oh, Mary!" represents a significant milestone in her acclaimed career, as she takes on the iconic role of Mary Todd Lincoln. The production's continued success and extensions demonstrate the enduring appeal of this unique theatrical work.