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Jinkx Monsoon to star in 'Oh, Mary!' in the West End

Jinkx Monsoon will reprise her Broadway role as Mary from 17 August until 26 September 2026.

Summary

  • Jinkx Monsoon will take over as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh Mary!
  • She will play the role from 17 August until 26 September 2026
  • Jinx previously played the part of Mary on Broadway
Aliya Al-Hassan
Aliya Al-Hassan

Jinkx Monsoon will take over as Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola's madcap comedy Oh, Mary! for a strictly limited run, from 17 August until 26 September 2026.

Monsoon, who starred in the role on Broadway, can currently be seen playing Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow at Soho Theatre Walthamstow.

She now returns to the role of Mary Todd Lincoln, a part she played on Broadway, capturing the former first lady in the days leading up to the assassination of her husband Abraham Lincoln.

Written by Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, the full creative team includes dots (Scenic Designer), Holly Pierson (Costume Designer), Cha See (Lighting Designer), Daniel Kluger (Sound Design and Music), Drew Levy (Sound Designer), Leah J. Loukas (Wig Designer), and David Dabbon (Arrangements).

Book Oh, Mary! tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Photo credit: Jinkx Monsoon in Oh, Mary! on Broadway. (Courtesy of production)

Frequently asked questions

What is Oh, Mary! about?

Cole Escola’s outrageously funny, Tony-winning dark comedy Oh, Mary! makes its debut in London, starring Mason Alexander Park (Captain BeBop, The Sandman) as Mary Todd Lincoln in this wild reimagining of history. Directed by Sam Pinkleton, this deeply chaotic, queer show now arrives at the Trafalgar Theatre for a strictly limited season.

Where is Oh, Mary! playing?

Oh, Mary! is playing at Trafalgar Theatre. The theatre is located at 14 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY.

How long is Oh, Mary!?

The running time of Oh, Mary! is 1hr 20min. No interval.

How do you book tickets for Oh, Mary!?

Book tickets for Oh, Mary! on London Theatre.

What's the age recommendation for Oh, Mary!?

The recommended age for Oh, Mary! is Ages 14+..

How much do tickets cost for Oh, Mary!?

Tickets for Oh, Mary! start at £37.

Who wrote Oh, Mary!?

Cole Escola is the playwright.

Who directed Oh, Mary!?

Sam Pinkleton stages the show.

Is Oh, Mary! appropriate for kids?

This bodacious comedy is recommended for those 14 and up.

Is Oh, Mary! good?

Hailed as being one of the best new comedies in years, Oh, Mary! earned incredible reviews, multiple Tony Awards, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. It’s a blend of sharp satire and outrageous humour that makes it one of the most acclaimed theatrical comedies of the decade.

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