Oh, Mary! Keeps Bowen Yang as Mary Todd Lincoln Until January
Bowen Yang has extended his Broadway debut performance as Mary Todd Lincoln in 'Oh, Mary!' for an additional six weeks, now running through January 17, 2027. The 'Saturday Night Live' alum originally was scheduled to conclude on December 6. The production also continues with the current supporting cast.
The extension adds six weeks to Yang's limited engagement at the Lyceum Theatre, where he has been performing since mid-September. The production's supporting ensemble will remain intact through the new closing date, preserving the current creative lineup.
Yang's casting in the comedic role follows his lengthy tenure on Saturday Night Live and his ongoing podcast work. The show, written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, reimagines the First Lady's troubled final weeks before her husband's assassination, a premise that has drawn audiences to the intimate venue.
The extension signals sustained commercial demand for unconventional casting in Broadway productions, potentially encouraging producers to take similar risks with non-traditional performers in historical roles. The show's success could also broaden audience demographics, drawing younger viewers familiar with Yang's television and podcast work into the theater. This may influence how Broadway markets comedic productions to digital-native audiences.