Oh, Mary!

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  • Runtime: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Intermissions: 0
  • Age Recommendation: 14+ (contains explicit language, adult themes and comedic material intended for mature audiences)

A dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in a play that examines the forgotten life of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of comedian and playwright Cole Escola.

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LocationVenueDatesTickets
Hartford, CTThe BushnellSeptember 19-23, 2026Tickets
San Diego, CACivic TheatreSeptember 29–October 4, 2026Tickets
Las Vegas, NVSmith CenterOctober 6-11, 2026Tickets
San Francisco, CACurran TheaterOctober 13–November 1, 2026Tickets
Seattle, WAParamount TheatreNovember 3-8, 2026Tickets
Los Angeles, CAAhmanson TheatreNovember 10–December 6, 2026Tickets
Boston, MAEmerson Colonial TheatreDecember 21, 2026–January 3, 2027Tickets
St. Paul, MNOrdway CenterJanuary 6-17, 2027Tickets
Chicago, ILCIBC TheatreJanuary 19–February 7, 2027
Washington, DCNational TheatreFebruary 9-21, 2027
Detroit, MIFisher TheatreFebruary 23-28, 2027
Philadelphia, PAMiller TheaterMarch 9-14, 2027Tickets
Charlotte, NCKnight TheaterMarch 16-28, 2027
Cleveland, OHConnor PalaceMarch 30–April 4, 2027
Tampa, FLStraz CenterApril 6-11, 2027
Houston, TXHobby CenterApril 27–May 9, 2027Tickets
West Palm Beach, FLKravis CenterMay 11-16, 2027

2026-2027

  • Producers: Kevin McCollum & Lucas McMahon and Mike Lavoie & Carlee Briglia
  • Book: Cole Escola
  • Director: Sam Pinkleton
  • Set Design: dots
  • Costume Design: Holly Pierson
  • Lighting Design: Cha See
  • Sound Design: Daniel Kluger & Drew Levy
  • Original Music: Daniel Kluger
  • Wig Design: Leah J. Loukas
  • Musical Arrangements: David Dabbon
  • Booking Company: The Booking Group
  • Press Representative: Allied Touring

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

ALASKA THUNDERF*CK (Mary Todd Lincoln: 9/19/26 – 1/17/27) (She/Her). Alaska Thunderf*ck 5000 is an extraterrestrial phenomenon from the planet Glamtr0n. After crash-landing on Earth, she found herself on the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she finished in the final 3 before returning to take the crown as the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 2. Alongside certified platinum selling songwriter/producer Tomas Costanza and Ash Gordon, Alaska co-wrote and starred in the Off-Broadway hit Drag: The Musical, winning an Outer Critics Circle award for outstanding new Off-Broadway musical, and receiving 2 Drama League Award nominations, 3 Dorian Theater World Award nominations, 6 Lucille Lortel Award nominations, and winning the Queerty and the Glam Award during its celebrated Off-Broadway run. Alaska co-founded the LGBTQ+ podcast network known as Moguls of Media (MOM), giving birth to such hit podcasts as Very DeltaRNR with Courtney Act, and Hall & Closet, and she is the co-host and creator of the award-winning and wildly popular Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam. She has released five career-defining studio albums, AnusPoundcakeVaginaRed 4 Filth, and Amethyst Journey, with Rolling Stone magazine spotlighting two of her songs, “Hieeee” & “Read You Wrote You,” in their 2024 “20 Best Songs By Drag Queens” profile. She is the creator/director of the Los Angeles based experimental drag series Drag Show 5000, co-founder and star of Brooklyn’s underground, diva-worship phenomenon Divatronic alongside director Nick Laughlin and also co-created the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition with Lola LeCroix. She also wrote a memoir (My Name’s Yours, What’s Alaska) and created a signature fragrance (Red For Filth). She can currently be found touring the planet, often with longtime musical collaborator Handsome Jeremy, spreading her otherworldly message of love, kindness, and extraterrestrial glamour with the people of Earth. Other credits include Head Over Heels (LA Drama Critics Circle Award nomination), The Quiet Room by director Sam Wineman, God Save The Queens (Tribeca Film Festival), The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time, Hulu’s Drag Me To Dinner, VH1’s Scared Famous, Dimension 20’s Dungeons and Dragons Queens, and D’arcy Drollinger’s latest film Lady Champagne (Frameline Film Festival).

J. HARRISON GHEE (Mary’s Husband: 11/3/26 – 1/17/27, Mary Todd Lincoln: 1/19/27 – 5/16/27) (They/Them) won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, making history as the first non-binary actor to be nominated and win in this category for their role as Daphne/Jerry in Some Like It Hot, a role which also garnered them Grammy, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Drama League and Chita Rivera Award nominations. Recently J. starred in the world premiere of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil as well as the Off-Broadway smash Saturday Church. Ghee was selected by Billy Porter to star as Robyn/Kevin on the hit FOX series Accused and previously played the series regular of Kwame on Netflix’s Raising Dion. On Broadway, they starred as Lola in Kinky Boots, created the role of Andre Mayhem in Mrs. Doubtfire, and have dazzled audiences in roles such as Velma Kelly in Chicago and Johnny Hooker in The Sting, opposite Harry Connick, Jr. Ghee hopes that something they do or say reaches the heart of at least one person to inspire them to dream big and go full-out for those dreams.

JOHN-ANDREW MORRISON (Mary’s Husband: 9/19 – 11/1/26 1/19/27 – 5/16/27). Broadway: Oh, Mary! (with Jane Krakowski, Jinkx Monsoon, Hannah Solow, John Cameron Mitchell, Cheyenne Jackson and Simu Liu); A Strange Loop (Tony Award nomination, after winning Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards for its Off-Broadway premiere). Off-Broadway: Medea of the LaundromatBlues for an Alabama Sky (Outer Critics Circle honoree). With Classical Theatre of Harlem: The Blacks: A Clown ShowCaligula, opposite André De Shields; and Malvolio.

WESLEY TAYLOR (Mary’s Teacher). Most recently onstage in Richard Greenberg’s Holiday at The Goodman in Chicago (Jeff Award nomination). Broadway: “Plankton” in Spongebob Squarepants (OBC), “Lucas” in The Addams Family (OBC), “Franz” in Rock of Ages (OBC, Theatre World Award, OCC nomination). Select Off Broadway/Regional: Alice by Heart (Chita Rivera Award), Assassins (CSC), The Who’s Tommy (Kennedy Center), An Act of God (Denver Center), Cabaret (Signature Theatre), Tales of the City (ACT). TV: Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” (SAG nomination), “The Good Wife” (CBS), “Looking” (HBO), “I’m Dying Up Here” (Showtime), “Difficult People” (Hulu), “The Tomorrow People” (CW), “One Life to Live” (ABC), and Bobby on “Smash” (NBC). Films include The Surrogate, Lucky Stiff, and The Spongebob Musical: Live on Stage! Co-creator of “It Could be Worse” (Hulu), “Indoor Boys” (HereTV), and the Glaad-nominated feature film, Summoning Sylvia (Prime, Starz, AMC+). BFA in Drama, UNCSA. @sirwestaytay

POOYA MOHSENI (Mary’s Chaperone) is an Iranian American actor, writer, filmmaker and transgender activist. Her credits include Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer winning play English on Broadway (Roundabout Theater), an Obie win for English’s Off-Broadway run (Atlantic Theater & The Old Globe), The Laramie Project (Audible/Tectonic Theater Project), In The Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot (Playwrights Horizons). Film/TV credits include Law & Order: SVUThe Walking Dead: Dead CityBig DogsFalling WaterTerrifierAlways Azizam and See You Then.

MICHAEL LEPORE (Mary’s Husband’s Assistant) Broadway: Sing Street (OBC). Off-Broadway: The Seat of Our Pants (Public Theatre). New York: Road Kills (Good Apples Collective), Spring Awakening (Irondale Center). Regional: Sunny Afternoon (American Premiere, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), Origin Story (World Premiere, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), Sing Street (Huntington Theatre), RENT (Theatre Aspen), Hair (Short North Stage). TV: “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS). You can stream his original music if you want. For Mom, Dad, Christopher, Enzo, and Marie’s Crisis. @itsmichael.lepore

NATALIE JOY JOHNSON (u/s Mary Todd LincolnMary’s Chaperone). Broadway: Lempicka (Suzy Solidor), Kinky Boots (Pat), Legally Blonde (Enid Hoopes). National Tour: Legally Blonde (Paulette Bonafonté). Other theater includes Next to Normal (Diana, Barrington Stage, Berkshire Theater Award), Starstruck (Bucks County Playhouse), Bare: A Pop Opera and Southern Comfort. TV: High Maintenance (HBO), Difficult People (Hulu). “A rather well known niche cabaret legend,” Natalie has performed internationally and released the Pride anthem “Get Into It Queen” and pop hit “Gorgine.” Proud UMW grad. IG: @njjisrelentless

MIKE CEFALO (u/s Mary’s Husband’s AssistantMary’s Teacher) Broadway: New York, New York. National Tour: The Band’s Visit. Off-Broadway: White Rose: The MusicalUh Oh!Luigi: The Musical, and Hollywood/Ukraine. Film: The Old Guitarist opposite Dominic Chianese. Mike is the official voice of PAC-MAN, and can be heard in the animated series PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks! Thank you to Julia and Mallory for putting up with me. Endless thanks and love to Mom, Dad, Anna, and the entire fam. @mikecef

JULIUS THOMAS III (u/s Mary’s Husband, Mary’s Teacher) is just the breath of fresh air this administration needs. As a former founding father, (A.Ham in Hamilton), he is no stranger to the pressures of Government. Broadway/Tours: HamiltonMotown (Berry Gordy), The Scottsboro Boys (Roy), ShrekXanaduThe Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeRadio City Christmas. TV: Law & OrderModern Family, & Dr. Julius on Sesame Street. NAACP Award & Helen Hayes Nominee. @juliusthomas3


Note: J. Harrison Ghee took medical leave of absence from September 17 through November 1, 2026. During the absence, John-Andrew Morrison took on the role as “Mary’s Husband.”

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History

  • National Tour
      • 2026–
      • Union status: Equity
      • Announced: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (more)
          • Note: teching and launching at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT, the tour will visit Boston; Chicago; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Philadelphia; San Francisco; and Washington, DC, among others
      • Cast Announcements:
          • Thursday, July 30, 2026 [leading roles] (more)
          • Thursday, August 20, 2026 [complete cast] (more)
  • Pre-Tour Notes
      • In January 2025, the tour booking company The Booking Company added this show among its other offerings.
      • In February 2025, this show was among the offerings for surveyors to choose from in the pre-Tony Awards survey by Broadway Across America. In addition, the post-2025 Tony Awards patron survey from June 2025 included this production among its offerings.
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Details
  • Runtime: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Intermissions: 0
  • Age Recommendation: 14+ (contains explicit language, adult themes and comedic material intended for mature audiences)

A dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in a play that examines the forgotten life of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of comedian and playwright Cole Escola.

Past Credits
  • Producers: Colin Ingram, Bob Gale & Robert Zemeckis
  • Music and Lyrics: Alan Silvestri & Glen Ballard
  • Book: Bob Gale
  • Director: John Rando
  • Choreographer: Chris Bailey
  • Dance Arranger: David Chase 
  • Musical Supervisor & Arranger: Nick Fellow
  • Orchestrations: Ethan Popp & Bryan Crook
  • Lighting Design: Tim Lutkin & Hugh Vanstone
  • Set & Costume Design: Tim Hatley
  • Sound Design: Gareth Owen
  • Video Design: Finn Ross
  • Illusions: Chris Fisher
  • Casting: Tara Rubin
  • Booking Company: The Road Company
  • Press Representative: Allied Global Marketing

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

DON STEPHENSON (Doc Brown). Broadway: Trouble in Mind, The Producers, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Dracula, Private Lives, Titanic, Parade, By Jeeves, Rock of Ages, Wonderful Town. Encores: Me and My Girl, The Bandwagon, Pardon My English. Off-Broadway:  Death Takes A Holiday, Take Me Along, Chess, Two Gentlemen of Verona.  Television/Film: “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Law & Order,” “Blacklist,” “The Americans,” “Deception,” “Happy,” “Good Wife,” “30 Rock,” “Glee,” “Ugly Betty,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “L&O: SVU,” “Turn: Washington’s Spies.” Donstephensonactordirector.com 

CADEN BRAUCH * (Marty McFly) is beyond excited to be making his past, present, and future national tour debut! He grew up doing professional theater in the greater Seattle area (5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre). He is a proud graduate of T. Schreiber’s Acting Conservatory and studied improv with teachers from UCB. He would like to thank the Luedtke Agency, his voice teacher Ann Evans Watson, and his entire family for all their love and support. @caden.brauch 

BURKE SWANSON * (George McFly) Brooklyn based actor with credits on Broadway (The Rose Tattoo) & TV (“Harlem”). SCAD graduate. Grateful for this cast & crew, and Emily Burke at Tara Rubin Casting. My family for love. Leslie & Peri (Buchwald) & Bryan (MN) for commitment. Tyler, Kevin, Jamie, Green, & Tarzier for voice. Gra, Q, & Kenz for support. You for your presence. @burke_swanson

ZAN BERUBE (Lorraine Baines) is overjoyed to travel through time with this incredible company! She recently starred as Anne Boleyn in the National Tour of Six! UMich Alum. Endless thanks to Barrett, Tara Rubin Casting, and the entire BTTF team. It takes a village and I’m beyond grateful for my people. Mom & Dad, love you most! This one’s for the dreamers! XO Baby @zanberube

CARTREZE TUCKER (Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry) National Tours: The Color PurpleMotown: The MusicalHAIRTo Feel A Thing: A Ritual (Holland Festival) Regional: Jersey Boys, Masquerade: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trav’lin: A New MusicalRaisin: The MusicalDisney’s Tarzan: A New MusicalSister ActDisney’s Little Mermaid, & Miss Saigon. Much love to my son Buckley, my family, and Avalon. @cartreze

ETHAN ROGERS (Biff Tannan) is an actor from Austin, Texas and is much nicer in person. Most recently, Ethan was on tour with Les Misérables, where at twenty four, he was one of the youngest actors to ever perform the role of Jean Valjean. He is forever grateful for Jesus Christ, his incredible family, Tara Rubin Casting, Baldwin Wallace MT, and HCKR. John 13:35

LUKE ANTONY NEVILLE (Strickland/Mayor Red Thomas/Sam Baines, u/s Doc Brown). (he/they) British actor based in NYC – Theatre: Back to the Future (Broadway) Titanique (Off-Broadway) Your Alice (BAM). TV/Film: New Amsterdam (NBC). Huge thank you to Tara Rubin Casting & the BTTF team! For Mum, Dad & Faye! IG: @lukeantonyneville. 

JOSHUA ABBOTT (Ensemble, u/s Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry) trained in dance at the JCA. He spent summers training between the JKO school and the Joffrey ballet. He regionally was seen in 42nd Street

EMILY APPLEBAUM (Swing) is thrilled to be “time-traveling” around the country with this incredible company! National Tours: R&H’s Cinderella; Favorite regional: Bye, Bye Birdie (Goodspeed), 42nd Street (Ogunquit). Special thanks to my mentors, friends, family, especially my parents. Love & gratitude. The Hybrid Agency. @emilyapplebaum

TADE BIESINGER (Ensemble, u/s George McFly). Broadway/West End: Billy Elliot (Billy). Regional Credits: The Muny, Pioneer Theatre Company. Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Program Alum. Marymount Manhattan College BFA ‘24. Thanks to God, family and friends for their unwavering love and support! @tadebiesinger

INA BLACK (Ensemble, u/s Jennifer Parker) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut in Back To The Future: The Musical! Originally from Ohio and just recently graduated from Kent State University. Many thanks to her family, friends, and Tara Rubin Casting! Instagram: ina.blackk 

BRITTANY BOHN (Swing, Dance Captain) Broadway: Back To The Future, First Nat’l Tours: Hello Dolly! (Ermengarde Cover, ADC/Swing) An American In Paris (Milo Cover, Ensemble) Regional: Goodspeed, PCLO, Barrington, etc… BFA-Dance PPU. ATL native. Endless gratitude to BTTF Team. For my people! @bittybohn

LUTHER BROOKS IV (Ensemble). NSULA 2021. CREDITS BROADWAY: Back To The Future. NATIONAL TOUR: Annie. REGIONAL: Choir Boy, AIDA, Beautiful, In The Heights. TV/Film: HBO’s “We’re Here.” Louisiana native! Thanks to The Mine Agency, family, friends, and God himself. What’s for you, won’t miss you! @iamlutherbrooks & Kinky Boots (Lola). I thank my parents and God for this opportunity. And me for pushing on. 

ALYSSA CAROL (Ensemble, u/s Lorraine Baines) is thrilled to be in this wonderful company! Broadway: Bad Cinderella (OBC), Off-Broadway: A Sign of the Times, Regional: The Nutty Professor (Ogunquit Playhouse). University of Michigan MT Alum. Much love to family, friends and everyone at HCKR!

JENNY DALRYMPLE (Ensemble, Clocktower Woman). National Tour Debut! Regional: A Chorus Line (Maggie), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Grease (Sandy). Shenandoah BFA MT. Endless gratitude to the BTTF team, TR Casting, CTG team, my professors, and my incredibly supportive family. @jennydal3 

SAMUEL GERBER (Swingu/s Marty McFlyu/s Strickland/Lou Carruthers/Mayor Red Thomas/Sam Baines) is thrilled to continue time travelling in Hill Valley after completing the original Broadway run of BTTF! Broadway: Back to the Future (OBC). Tours: Mean Girls (OTC). For all you dreamers out there.

LAURA SKY HERMAN (Ensemble, u/s Lorraine Baines) was most recently seen starring in White Rose off-Broadway. Other favorites Hello, Dolly! — “Ermengarde” (First National Tour), Gypsy — “June” (Goodspeed, BroadwayWorld Nomination), and pre-Broadway workshops at The Shed and Playwrights Horizons. Recent Harvard grad. Much love to Mommy, Carter, Grandma, and Blue! @lauraskyherman

DAN HORN (Ensemble, u/s Biff Tannen) is thrilled to be joining the BTTF company. Broadway:
Cinderella, Bullets over Broadway, Allegiance, Miss Saigon, Some Like It Hot. Touring: Hello, Dolly!, Mean Girls. Thank you to Dustin and Marc and much love to my family. @thedanhorn

WILL JEWETT (Ensemble, u/s Biff Tannan, u/s George McFly). TV/Film: Mean Girls Musical (Dancer, Paramount Pictures). Theatre: The Wanderer (Ensemble/Swing, Paper Mill Playhouse), Singin’ in the Rain (Ensemble, Ogunquit Playhouse), An American In Paris (Ensemble, The Cape Playhouse). Penn State Musical Theatre Alum. Thank you family, Jake and Clear Talent Group. @willjewett

BEN LANHAM (Ensemble, u/s Biff). Broadway/NY: Bad Cinderella (MC), Encores!, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. TV: “Maisel.” Tours: Hello, Dolly!, American in Paris (Henri US), Anastasia, Cinderella, West Side Story International (Riff/Action US). Select Regional: MUNY, Tuacahn, TUTS, MTW. Dance Graduate OKCU @benlanham For Mom.

KIARA LEE (Jennifer Parker, Ensemble). From Kennesaw, Georgia, 2024 Musical Theatre graduate Carnegie Mellon University. Credits: Chava, Fiddler on the Roof; Anna Maria, Godspell; Michelle/Ensemble, Sister Act (PCLO); Ensemble/US Sir Sagramore, Camelot (Muny); Liesl, Sound of Music (Virginia Opera). Thanks to friends & family, especially Mom, for support. Instagram: @kiaramlee

DWAYNE P. MITCHELL (Swing, u/s Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry) is elated to join the Hill Valley family! Proud graduate of Fisk University, and Boston Conservatory (MFA). Previously, National Tour: Ain’t Too Proud (Dennis Edwards). Glory to God! Endless gratitude to my family, friends, mi amor, and HKA! #TrustYourJourney | IG: @dwaynepmitchell 

ZOE BROOKE REED (Betty, u/s Jennifer Parker). National Tour: The Prom, Waitress. Regional: Meet Me in St Louis, Grease, Children of Eden. Shenandoah BFA MT. Many thanks to TR casting and the BTTF team. Love to Eris, Thirdhill, family, and friends for the support! @zoebrookereed http://www.zoebrookereed.com 

FISHER LANE STEWART (Dave, u/s Marty McFly). National tour debut! This is heavy! Fisher grew up performing professionally in Kansas City. Recent: Disney Cruise Lines (Swing). This is a dream come true for a lifelong BTTF fan! Thanks to family, friends, and LT. Time-travel with me: @FisherLStewart

ROSS THOMPSON (Swing, u/s Doc Brown, u/s Strickland) is absolutely ecstatic to be touring the country with Back To The Future! Previous stage credits: Matilda, West Side Story, Newsies, Jesus Christ Superstar. Endless gratitude to my parents, Anna, Brenton, Brian, and my friends and chosen family. Much love!

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LUCAS HALLAUER (Marty McFly) is so stoked to be going Back to the Future! Lucas is originally from Virginia Beach, VA and graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a BFA in Musical Theatre in 2023. National Tours: Mean Girls. Thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, Colin Ingram & the BTTF creative team for their trust and guidance. Love & gratitude to his parents, sisters Maggie & Kelly, and his friends and mentors for their continued support.
– Assumed the role starting January 28, 2025

MIKE BINDEMAN (George McFly) Previous theatrical credits: The Cher Show (1st National Tour), The Rocky Horror Show (Bucks County Playhouse), The Lightning Thief (Playhouse Square), Grease (Argyle Theatre), Ghost (Beck Center for the Arts), Mamma Mia! (Forestburgh Playhouse), among others. A Chicago native and Baldwin Wallace Musical Theatre Graduate (Class of 2023). Represented by HCKR Agency.
– Assumed the role starting January 14, 2025

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