Oh Mary!; An Archive of Performance Associated Ephemera

New York, 2024. Fine. A group of 9 items from the hit play. Included are three handbill flyers (5 ½” x 8 ½”) from the original off Broadway shows at Lucille Lortel Theatre, two of which are signed by Escola and multiple other cast members; three signed Playbill programs (48pp.) from the Broadway shows at the Lyceum Theatre, one of which (a Pride Month version) is singed by Escola only and another from the opening night is signed by the full cast; one production still photo (8” x 10”) of Escola, signed by Escola; there are also two poster/window cards (14” x 22”), one from the off Broadway shows signed by the 5 on-stage cast members and one from the Broadway (truncated) shows signed by the full, cast understudies and including a quote in Escola’s hand. A smudge on one signature, some light soiling on a couple pieces, else generally fine condition. The darkly silly, irreverent and sardonic comedy uses a spin on Americana; telling of Mary Todd Lincoln and the days leading up to the assassination of her husband. “Oh Mary!” premiered off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in February 2024. The play immediately received critical acclaim and it’s close was extended multiple times before transferring to Broadway with previews beginning June 2024. (Inventory #: 1103)