Broadway's Oh, Mary! May Be Next in Line for Live Filming

In what’s shaping up to be a landmark week for filmed stage productions, sources tell us that the hit Broadway play Oh, Mary! is rumored to be filmed live on stage June 16–18, preserving the show with its full original cast for a future release.

Following hot on the heels of Frozen’s official Disney+ release date announcement and CNN’s upcoming live broadcast of Good Night, and Good Luck in June, this news places Oh, Mary! in a growing wave of high-profile Broadway shows being professionally captured for audiences beyond the theater.

Written by and starring comedian and writer Cole Escola, Oh, Mary! reimagines First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln as a boozy, unhinged cabaret performer spiraling toward chaos in the days before her husband’s assassination. A razor-sharp dark comedy, the play blends absurdism, drag, and biting historical commentary in a 75-minute whirlwind that’s captivated critics and theatergoers alike.

Oh, Mary! began its life Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in early 2024, where it quickly became a word-of-mouth sensation. Following sold-out performances and critical acclaim—including praise from The New York Times, which named it a Critic’s Pick—the show transferred to Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre this spring with its full original cast intact. The Broadway run, a rare feat for such a subversive comedy, has drawn A-list attendees and earned multiple Tony nominations, including Best Play and Best Lead Actor for Escola.

Now, it appears producers could be moving forward with plans to film the production live on stage over three performances from June 16–18, capturing both the audience energy and more intimate camera angles. The filming will reportedly feature the entire original cast, including Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, and Bianca Leigh, and is intended for public release—not archival use—though distribution details are still under wraps.

This rumored filming aligns with the current momentum around filmed theater. Disney’s announcement that Frozen (filmed in London’s West End with Samantha Barks) will debut on Disney+ this summer, and CNN’s plans to air a live broadcast of Good Night, and Good Luck starring George Clooney on June 15, reflect a growing appetite for high-quality stage captures.

Whether it ends up on a streaming service or in cinemas, a filmed version of Oh, Mary! would offer fans around the world a chance to experience one of the season’s most daring and original Broadway productions—an experience as hilarious as it is haunting.

Stay tuned to FilmedOnStage.com for more updates as this story develops.