New casting has been announced for Oh, Mary! this summer at the Trafalgar Theatre in the West End. The new cast will coincide with the arrival of Cole Escola and Jinkx Monsoon over the summer.
Award-winning comedy Oh, Mary! has announced a casting update for upcoming performances in London. As previously announced, Cole Escola and Jinkx Monsoon are both scheduled to star as Mary Lincoln Todd, each for a limited run over the summer.
West End star Giles Terera returns as former president Abraham Lincoln, the role that earned him an Oliver Award nomination earlier this year. He will star from 20 July – 15 August 2026.
Television star and two-time Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie will also step into the production over the summer, as Mary’s Teacher from 20 July – 1 August 2026. Urie has also played the role on Broadway,
Original cast members Bianca Leigh and Tony Macht will also return to the production for a brief spell.
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Who’s who in Oh, Mary!
The five-person cast will see plenty of change this summer with two confirmed stars stepping into the production in addition to the latest casting news.
So, who exactly will be in the cast, and when will they be appearing?
Full casting over the summer will include the following cast:
20 July – 1 August 2026
- Mary Todd Lincoln: Cole Escola
- Mary’s Husband: Giles Terera
- Mary’s Teacher: Michael Urie
- Mary’s Chaperone: Bianca Leigh
- Mary’s Husband Assistant: Tony Macht
3 August – 15 August 2026
- Mary Todd Lincoln: Cole Escola
- Mary’s Husband: Giles Terera
- Mary’s Teacher: Dino Fetscher
- Mary’s Chaperone: Kate O’Donnell
- Mary’s Husband Assistant: Oliver Stockley
17 August – 26 September 2026
- Mary Todd Lincoln: Jinkx Monsoon
- Mary’s Husband: Scott Karim
- Mary’s Teacher: Dino Fetscher
- Mary’s Chaperone: Kate O’Donnell
- Mary’s Husband Assistant: Oliver Stockley
The production currently stars Mason Alexander Park as Mary Todd Lincoln, who stepped in after Catherine Tate had to depart her run early. Park’s final performance as Mary Todd Lincoln will be Saturday 18 July, and Cole Escola will take over from 20 July.
Casting for performances beyond 26 September has yet to be announced. Oh, Mary! Is currently booking until 2 January 2027.
Oh Mary! on film
It was also announced today that the performances on 28 July 2026 at the Trafalgar Theatre will be filmed. Cole Escola will be reprising their Tony Award-winning performance as Mary Todd Lincoln for the filming as will Giles Terera, who was nominated for an Olivier Award for the role. Michael Urie will also be a part of the filmed performances.
The production, directed by Sam Pinkleton, has been a resounding success since it arrived in the West End in 2025. Much like the Broadway version, Oh, Mary! has announced a series of star-led performances that offer audiences a new interpretation of the show.
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Plan your visit to Oh, Mary!
- Theatre: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking dates: Booking until 2 January 2027
- Performance schedule: Monday to Saturday evenings, Thursday and Saturday matinees
- Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes (no interval)
- Age range: 14+
Trafalgar Theatre, London
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