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Oh, Mary! tickets

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Mary Todd Lincoln as the starting point for an outrageous theatrical invention.

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Running time

Approximately 80 minutes, with no intermission

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Setting

Broadway, New York

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Oh, Mary! is Cole Escola’s dark comedy about a fictionalized Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks before Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Directed by Sam Pinkleton, the play is at the Lyceum Theatre and runs as an 80-minute one-act. Choose it for a deliberately irreverent theatrical premise rather than a historical lesson. Its compact length can be useful when planning a trip, but the strongest reason to book is that its particular comic sensibility suits you and your companions.

This might be your show if…

Adults drawn to dark comedy
Fans of theatrical irreverence
Visitors seeking a shorter play

Worth knowing: Adult themes; A comic invention rather than a history lesson

A specific comic taste

The title and historical names can be misleading if you approach this as a conventional biographical drama. Our recommendation is to focus on the phrase dark comedy when deciding who to invite. A group that enjoys exaggerated characters and disrespectful reinvention may find the premise appealing; a group expecting reverent history should reconsider the match. As with any comedy gift, establish a sense of the recipient’s taste first. Recognition of a famous name is not the same thing as enthusiasm for this particular treatment.

Keep the discoveries intact

A short play leaves little room for unnecessary advance explanation. You can understand the premise without searching for the final scenes or detailed accounts of individual jokes. If you enjoy walking into comedy with only the broadest bearings, this is a good opportunity to do so. We would read enough to judge tone and suitability, then stop. The pleasure of a theatrical surprise is difficult to recover once a scene has been described in detail, even when the description is enthusiastic.

A short show still needs a proper plan

Eighty minutes without intermission can make an itinerary more flexible, but it does not mean you should arrive at the last moment or assume an immediate departure. Set aside time for entry, restrooms, and finding the correct section. If you are considering two performances on the same day, compare actual start times and allow a realistic walk between venues. Do not build a double-show plan from running time alone. A comfortable buffer is particularly useful when the first show has no scheduled break.

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Where to sit at Lyceum Theatre

Use the official chart to distinguish the three levels. Our advice describes sensible comparisons, not verified seat comfort, legroom, or sightline ratings.

For fewer stairs

Start with an appropriate Orchestra location and confirm any individual accessibility requirement with the venue.

For perspective

Compare a centered Mezzanine offer against Orchestra choices if stairs are suitable. Consider whether elevation or proximity matters more to you.

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THEATER LOCATION & ACCESS

Plan your visit to Oh, Mary!

Lyceum Theatre
149 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

The sidewalk entrance and Orchestra are step-free. The Mezzanine is two flights above the Orchestra and the Balcony four flights above it, with additional steps between rows. There is no elevator or escalator. The operator lists designated wheelchair seating and an accessible restroom.

Check the performance date and time before traveling. Admission rules and accessibility arrangements are specific to the production and theater. Contact the venue for requirements that affect your visit.

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YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Oh, Mary! FAQs

Is Oh, Mary! historically accurate?

Do not use it as a history lesson. The production presents a darkly comic invention around Mary Todd Lincoln; the appropriate expectation is theatrical satire rather than a factual account of her life.

Is Oh, Mary! a musical?

The production identifies it as a play. If a full musical score is essential to your Broadway plan, compare a musical separately instead of assuming every comedy in the Theater District is one.

How long is Oh, Mary!?

The official description gives 80 minutes as a one-act play. Plan restroom and refreshment needs before the performance because there is no scheduled intermission within that format.

Where does Oh, Mary! play?

The Broadway production is at the Lyceum Theatre, 149 West 45th Street. Use the location on your confirmation when arranging transport, especially if a touring version also appears in your search results.

Is Oh, Mary! suitable for a family outing?

We would treat it as an adult comedy choice because of its subject and tone. We have not assigned a numeric age recommendation here; confirm current admission and content guidance for younger guests.

Can I fit it around another show?

Possibly, but check the actual performance times and allow for entry, exit, and travel between theaters. A short running time by itself is not enough to guarantee a workable two-show itinerary.