Oh, Mary! has turned its revolving door of star Marys into Broadway's most reliable event, and Meg Stalter — Hacks' gloriously deluded Kayla — may be the most natural fit yet for Cole Escola's deranged, cabaret-dreaming First Lady. Her 10-week stint begins this week: the earliest performances of a brand-new Mary, before the discourse peaks. If you've seen it before, a new lead makes it a different show; if you haven't, this is the funniest 80 minutes on Broadway.
What to expect
Eighty minutes, no intermission, of escalating absurdist comedy in which Mary Todd Lincoln schemes toward her cabaret dreams while the Civil War rudely intrudes. Expect a rowdy, quotation-shouting crowd and a house that treats each new Mary's debut weeks like a hot-ticket premiere.
Good to know
- The Lyceum Theatre is on W 45th St — take any train to Times Sq-42nd St
- Meg Stalter's run is a limited 10-week engagement, so her window is finite
- About 80 minutes with no intermission — easy to pair with dinner in Hell's Kitchen
- Adult humor throughout — leave the kids home
- Digital lottery and rush policies have run throughout the production — check before paying full price
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Common questions
When does Meg Stalter start in Oh, Mary!?
Stalter begins performances as Mary Todd Lincoln on July 6, 2026 at the Lyceum Theatre, taking over from Maya Rudolph for a 10-week limited engagement.
Is this Meg Stalter's Broadway debut?
Yes — the Hacks star makes her Broadway debut in the title role.
How long is the show?
Around 80 minutes with no intermission.
