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Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola's Tony-winning Broadway comedy, is headed to a live stage film; the July 28 performance at London's Trafalgar Theatre will be filmed with Escola in the title role, directed by Sam Pinkleton, and featuring Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht, Michael Urie, and Giles Terera, with a filming cast joining July 20–August 1 as the show transfers to the West End.
Cole Escola returns to the title role in Oh, Mary!, a revisionist comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln, for a West End pro-shot filmed at the Trafalgar Theatre. Filming is set for July 28 with performances July 20–Aug 15; Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht, Giles Terera, and Michael Urie co-star, directed by Sam Pinkleton. Producers include Kevin McCollum, Lucas McMahon, Mike Lavoie and Carlee Briglia; release planned for a future date.
Maya Rudolph will make her Broadway debut playing Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary!, with an eight-week run starting April 28; the show has since extended on Broadway through January 3, 2027.
The West End production of Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary!' at Trafalgar Theatre has opened to a variety of reviews, with performances running through April 2026. The play, centered on Mary Todd Lincoln with a comedic and demented twist, has garnered attention following its successful Broadway run, where it broke box-office records and won Tony Awards. The London reviews are currently being compiled, highlighting the show's unique take and star performances.
Jennifer Lawrence revealed that Cole Escola is set to write the first-ever Miss Piggy feature film, with Emma Stone and Lawrence co-starring, promising a star-studded and potentially blockbuster project that could elevate Miss Piggy to new heights in Hollywood.
Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are developing a solo Miss Piggy movie, with Cole Escola writing the script, marking the character's first solo film since her debut in 1976.
Jennifer Lawrence revealed she and Emma Stone are producing a Miss Piggy movie, with Cole Escola writing it, though details are still unknown. She also discussed her interest in a Broadway role and clarified fan casting rumors involving her and Emma Stone.
Cole Escola has been cast as Bon Clay in Season 3 of Netflix's live-action adaptation of 'One Piece,' marking a significant addition to the series which follows Luffy and his crew on their quest for the legendary treasure. Escola, a Tony Award-winning actor, will portray the flamboyant, non-binary character known for their theatrical combat style, in the upcoming season set to begin production in Cape Town.
Cole Escola, known for their Tony-winning role as Mary Todd Lincoln, visited Grey Gardens and channeled Little Edie, expressing a deep connection to her eccentric spirit and love for cabaret, while reflecting on the changing Hamptons and her desire to return to the stage.
Bernadette Peters responded positively to Cole Escola's Tony Awards tribute, where Escola wore a costume reminiscent of Peters' 1999 Tony-winning look, celebrating her iconic style and earning her praise.
Cole Escola paid tribute to Bernadette Peters at the 2025 Tony Awards with a dress inspired by her 1999 gown and a wig resembling her signature hairstyle. Peters responded positively, joking about her own chest hair pattern and congratulating Escola on his win for Best Leading Actor in a Play. Escola's outfit also featured a pendant of Laura Keene, connecting to American history.
Cole Escola won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for their debut Broadway show 'Oh, Mary!', a quirky and politically absurd play imagining Mary Todd Lincoln as a cabaret star. Escola's journey from online videos to Broadway success exemplifies the realization of the American dream through hard work and unique vision, with their win symbolizing a full-circle moment inspired by their early influences and personal creativity.
Cole Escola humorously referenced Nicole Scherzinger's recent social media controversy with a 'four more years' joke after her Tony Award win, highlighting ongoing political and social debates surrounding her past comments and actions.
Cole Escola won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for their performance in the comedy 'Oh, Mary!', marking their Broadway debut and first Tony win. Escola, who is nonbinary, played a humorous, self-indulgent Mary Todd Lincoln in a play praised for its craftsmanship and direction, which has enjoyed extended runs on Broadway.
Cole Escola made history as the first openly non-binary artist to win the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for their performance in Oh, Mary!, marking a significant milestone in Broadway and LGBTQ+ representation.