Abraham Lincoln's wife was long attacked for everything from her spending to her lack of emotional restraint. But with two new plays about her, she is finally getting better press.

Escola began to imagine a "second chapter" for Mary Todd Lincoln, an idea that evolved slowly over 12 years. In 2024, Oh, Mary! , starring Escola in the title role, debuted off-Broadway.

Escola began to imagine a "second chapter" for Mary Todd Lincoln, an idea that evolved slowly over 12 years. In 2024, Oh, Mary! , starring Escola in the title role, debuted off-Broadway.

The Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! is an intentionally ridiculous reimagining of first lady Mary Todd Lincoln. It portrays her as having become addicted to alcohol, not because of the Civil War, but ...

The Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! is an intentionally ridiculous reimagining of first lady Mary Todd Lincoln. It portrays her as having become addicted to alcohol, not because of the Civil War, but ...

On being surprised by the success of Oh, Mary!' I always assumed that if I ever had any sort of "real career success" I would be the gay best friend on a sitcom. ... I mean, who would ever think, like ...

Escola began to imagine a "second chapter" for Mary Todd Lincoln, an idea that evolved slowly over 12 years. In 2024, Oh, Mary! , starring Escola in the title role, debuted off-Broadway.