Bowen Yang to debut on Broadway in Oh, Mary! this fall

Comedian and actor Bowen Yang will make his Broadway acting debut this fall, stepping into the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the hit comedy "Oh, Mary!" for a 12-week engagement. Producers announced on August 4 that Yang will begin performances at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre on September 15, with his run scheduled to conclude on December 6.

Yang succeeds Meg Stalter, whose final performance is set for September 12. Understudy Hannah Solow will perform the role on September 13 before Yang assumes the part. The casting continues the show's tradition of featuring a rotating lineup of notable performers in the lead role since its opening.

In a statement, Yang expressed his excitement about the opportunity, crediting his friendship with the play's creator, Cole Escola. "My friendship with Cole has brought me many places over the years," Yang said, listing experiences including late-night pizzeria visits and a challenging Dutch-language production of "Les Misérables." "But being part of their deranged and profound masterpiece, 'Oh, Mary!' is my favorite one by far. I will spend the rest of my life thanking them for the best Broadway debut a cis gay guy with limited singing ability could...