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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How much do tickets cost to see Michael Urie in ‘Oh, Mary!' on Broadway?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. One of Broadway's freshest comedies is reinventing itself. Starting Monday, Aug. 4, Cole Escola's two-time Tony Award-winning and box-office record-breaking show 'Oh, Mary!' will feature a mostly all-new cast. The players are 'Rupaul's Drag Race' season five winner Jinkx Monsoon stepping into the titular Mary Todd Lincoln role, 'Shrinking' star and 2025 Emmy nominee Michael Urie (Mary's Teacher), 'The Big Sick's' Kumail Nanjiani (Mary's Husband, making his Broadway debut) and 'American Fiction's' Jenn Harris (Mary's Chaperone, her first show on the Great White Way). Actor Tony Macht, who originated the part of Mary's Husband's Assistant both on and off Broadway, will reprise his role through Sept. 28. There's no word on who will succeed him yet. Advertisement If you want to see this brand-new ensemble in the raucous production about the lives of the Lincolns in the days leading up to the President's assassination where the First Lady becomes a 'madcap, cabaret-obsessed alcoholic,' tickets are available for all upcoming 'Oh, Mary!' shows at New York City's Lyceum Theatre. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find seats for any one Monsoon/Urie/Nanjiani/Harris production in August and September was $117 including fees on Vivid Seats. Other shows in those two months start anywhere from $119 to $251 including fees. In the event you want to see original stars Conrad Ricamora, James Scully and Bianca Leigh (and Escola's Mary Todd replacement Tituss Burgess), they'll take their last bows on Saturday, Aug. 2. Advertisement $128 including fees is the cheapest seat we could find for any one of their performances. '…the Great White Way has not witnessed a comedy this funny, or a comedic star turn this dazzling, in at least a decade,' The Post's theater critic Johnny Oleksinski raved in his glowing four-star review of the 80-minute comedy. 'I recommend wearing a loose-fitting shirt, should your howls pop a button,' he added. For more information, our team has everything you need to know about seeing 'Oh, Mary!' and its brand spanking new ensemble on Broadway below. Advertisement All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. 'Oh, Mary!' new cast best ticket prices Here are the ten 'Oh, Mary!' shows with the cheapest tickets from Aug. 4 through Sept. 28 in chronological order. 'Oh, Mary!' show dates Ticket prices start at Thursday, Aug. 7 3 p.m. $128 (including fees) Monday, Aug. 11 7:30 p.m. $128 (including fees) Wednesday, Aug. 13 7:30 p.m. $128 (including fees) Thursday, Aug. 14 3 p.m. $134 (including fees) Thursday, Aug. 14 7:30 p.m. $120 (including fees) Monday, Aug. 18 7:30 p.m. $128 (including fees) Thursday, Sept. 4 3 p.m. $119 (including fees) Sunday, Sept. 14 2 p.m. $120 (including fees) Sunday, Sept. 21 2 p.m. $119 (including fees) Wednesday, Sept. 24 7:30 p.m. $117 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Advertisement Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Jinkx Monsoon Christmas tour This November and December, Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are embarking on their 32-show 'Jinkx and Dela Holiday Tour.' Want to see them live? The pair will be at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 4. 'Oh, Mary!' new cast members The show's greenest thespians are all fairly big names in their own right. Outside their biggest credits listed above, here's a bit more about each of them. Jinkx Monsoon might look familiar to 'Project Runway' fans. The Season Five winner is a favorite among the show's diehards. However, she's also known for her annual aforementioned Christmas tour with BenDeLaCreme and guest spots on 'Krapopolis' and 'Doctor Who.' Advertisement Michael Urie recently jumped a stardom level. The Emmy-nominated 'Shrinking' star also recently starred in 'Once Upon A Mattress' and 'Spamalot' on Broadway, making him a fixture on the Great White Way. Other notable roles of his include 'Ugly Betty,' 'Goodrich' and 'Younger.' Kumail Nanjiani has been onstage before. The leading man — who fronted 'The Big Sick,' 'Stuber,' 'The Lovebirds' and the miniseries 'Welcome To Chippendales' among others — got his start as a stand-up. You may also recognize him from 'Silicon Valley' or 'Portlandia.' Jenn Harris is making her Broadway debut. However, she is a seasoned actress who has appeared in HBO's 'High Maintenance,' NBC's '30 Rock' and the TV series 'New York Is Dead.' Most recently, she popped up in 'Elsbeth.' Star-studded shows on Broadway For those hoping to see big names at the theater IRL, this just might be your year. Advertisement Here are five very funny productions currently on the Great White Way. • 'Waiting for Godot' with Keanu Reeves • 'Hamilton' with Leslie Odom Jr. • 'Art' with Neal Patrick Harris Advertisement • 'Maybe Happy Ending' with Darren Criss • 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' with Tom Felton What else is on Broadway? Take a look at our list of all 2025 Tony-nominated shows to find the one for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie to Join ‘Oh, Mary!' on Broadway
Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie and Jenn Harris will join the Broadway company of 'Oh, Mary' as Mary's Husband (if you know, you know), Mary's Teacher and Mary's Chaperone, respectively. They'll star alongside 'Drag Race' star Jinkx Monsoon, who is playing Mary Todd Lincoln starting Aug. 4. That's when Nanjiani, Urie and Harris will also begin performances, which will run through Sept. 28. This production marks the Broadway debuts of Nanjiani ('The Big Sick,' 'Eternals') and Harris ('American Fiction'). Urie, a recent Emmy nominee for 'Shrinking,' was recently on Broadway in 'Spamalot' and 'Once Upon a Mattress.' More from Variety Betty Gilpin to Replace Cole Escola in Broadway's 'Oh, Mary' Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary!' Recoups $4.5 Million Broadway Investment Cole Escola Can't Process the Meteoric Success of Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!' They'll take over after Tituss Burgess (as Mary), Conrad Ricamora (Mary's Husband), James Scully (Mary's Teacher) and Bianca Leigh (Mary's Chaperone) play their final performances on Aug. 2. Tony Macht (Mary's Husband's Assistant/Kyle) will remain with the company through Sept. 28. 'Oh, Mary' is written by Tony Award winner Cole Escola and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton. The play follows a miserable Mary Todd Lincoln, an alcoholic aspiring cabaret singer, in the weeks leading up to the 16th president's assassination. As the official logline reads, 'Unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires abound in this one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln through the lens of an idiot.' After a successful Off-Broadway run, the play opened on Broadway on July 11, 2024, at the Lyceum Theatre, where it became the first show in the theater's 121-year history to gross more than $1 million in a single week. 'Oh, Mary!'has since broken its own box office record 12 times and has seen other actors like Betty Gilpin take over as Mary. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch


Forbes
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
RuPaul's Drag Race's AI Use Sparks Fan Backlash
Signange of AI (Artificial Intelligence) is displayed during the MWC (Mobile World Congress), the ... More world's biggest mobile fair, in Barcelona on March 3, 2025. Surrounded by investment and innovation projects, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off today in Barcelona amid a context of euphoria but also tensions over artificial intelligence (AI), whose rapid advancement is shaking up the tech sector. (Photo by Manaure Quintero / AFP) (Photo by MANAURE QUINTERO/AFP via Getty Images) Earlier today, the RuPaul's Drag Race YouTube account released a short video titled "Jinkx & Plasma's Gay Adventure!" In this brief video, which was meant to mark the end of Pride Month, the two titular drag queens, who only provided their voices, are shown in an animated video going down a tunnel on a gondola set to Shirley Bassey's 'This is My Life.' As they go further down the tunnel, key moments from the show and its spin-off, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, are included in a montage designed to evoke nostalgia for long-time fans. Initially, this was a clever and well-thought-out idea, and a simple way to generate excitement about new content, and it did create buzz, though not for the reasons the channel might have hoped. You see, the execution of this video quickly came under fire due to the world's current controversial hot topic: the video was created with AI. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Host Jinkx Monsoon attends The Queerties 2024 on March 12, 2024 ... More in Hollywood, California. (Photo by) Within a few hours, fans commented on the video and on social media to voice their concerns about AI's use and the idea that it contradicts the essence of drag as an art form itself. For example, while many fans discussed the concept behind the video and its creative potential, they also highlighted the importance of a franchise that has featured many contestants and their dedication to drag as an art form. They pointed out that AI is a shortcut in a show that has championed and profited from the artistry and creativity of drag artists both domestically and internationally. The Cost of Cutting Corners Interestingly enough, some of the loudest critics of AI use were Drag Race YouTubers like JackFed and GreenGay. Many fans agreed and shared similar opinions and criticisms across social media and on the YouTube video itself. Many pointed out that, in addition to Drag Race generating millions annually from its success, many scenes in the video of some of the series' most iconic moments were also AI-generated, which sparked further discussion about the need to pay artists. This was because the AI-generated content was altered, edited, and combined from pre-existing material, which could have been avoided if a professional had been hired to create this tribute instead of AI. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder I've spoken before about how Drag Race thrives through its willingness to engage in authenticity, and how the most successful artists from the show are able to connect with fans because of that same authenticity. Therefore, it's no surprise that there was such a large outcry from fans of the show. Still, where most brands would stand their ground and explain why their content posed no issue, or would make a long post outlining how the show was evolving and exploring new ways to engage with fans through the use of AI-generated content, Drag Race quickly removed the video from public view, which pacified many of the fans that offered critique, showing them that they were heard and listened to, despite no official statement coming from World of Wonder or Drag Race at this time. While brands are constantly innovating and trying to figure out how AI fits in, Drag Race knows that its multi-million-dollar franchise relies on its viewers and is willing to listen rather than push back when they have something to say. While we don't know the full extent of Drag Race and its potential future with AI, we do know that it's willing to put authenticity at the forefront of its brand, even if that means removing content. In the end, Drag Race conveys a clear message: We value artistry and authenticity.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Logo Legend Jinkx Monsoon loves playing villains as a trans woman
It's official: Broadway darling, two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner, and powerhouse performer Jinkx Monsoon has been honored as the 2025 Logo Legend. Sign up for the to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox! To celebrate Jinkx as this year's Logo Legend recipient, the cable network held and filmed a dinner event with special dinner guests like BenDeLaCreme, Alok, Anania, Kris Klemens, and Murray Hill. The honoree also received powerful tributes from Michelle Visage, Neil Patrick Harris, and Kathryn Hahn. During a 40-minute video honoring Jinkx's Logo Legend status, the Broadway star discussed why playing villains on stage feels so good to her. "I probably like playing the villain because in my day to day life, you know…" she explained. "I'm a star on stage, and I still gotta walk home, and I'm a f*cking trans woman on the streets, right? Which does not afford me a lot of VIP treatment some of the time." She added, "When I'm playing the villain, I'm the one in f*cking charge, and everyone's scared for a change. That's probably why I like doing it." "I get that," Klemens agreed. "There's gotta be something nice where it's like, 'Oh, I'm not the one who could be a victim right now.'" "Right!" Jinkx replied. When playing a villain, "I'm not scared of anyone because I'm at the top of the food chain here." DeLa then proposed a toast, "Here's to Jinkx's villain era!" Keep scrolling to see images of the 2025 Logo Legend special honoring Jinkx Monsoon, as well as the full video of the event! Xavier Guerra Jinkx Monsoon honored as 2025 Logo Legend. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra Jinkx Monsoon honored as 2025 Logo Legend. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra Jinkx Monsoon honored as 2025 Logo Legend. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra Jinkx Monsoon honored as 2025 Logo Legend. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra Jinkx Monsoon honored as 2025 Logo Legend. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra Jinkx Monsoon honored as 2025 Logo Legend. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Xavier Guerra 2025 Logo Legend event honoring Jinkx Monsoon. Watch the full 2025 Logo Legend video, honoring Jinkx Monsoon, below. - YouTube


Forbes
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How Jinkx Monsoon Redefines Broadway On Her Own Terms
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: Jinkx Monsoon attends the 2025 Drama League Awards at The Ziegfeld ... More Ballroom on May 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Valerie Terranova/FilmMagic) With Pride month only a couple days away, we're reminded of queer visibility across platforms and industries. Broadway is leading the charge with some of the most beloved alumnae of 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' Despite not winning the nomination, Jinkx Monsoon's eligibility for her role in 'Pirates! The Penzance Musical,' as an actress in a featured role in a musical category, was nothing short of historic. While drag queens and even other contestants on Drag Race have been featured on Broadway for years, with Jinkx even having a historic run as Mama Morton in 'Chicago' in 2023, this marked the first time that a drag queen was ever considered in a gendered acting category. Before Jinkx had her Broadway debut on Chicago, Peppermint, who competed and landed in the top four of season 9 of Drag Race, helped set the stage for her eligibility by being a trailblazer as the first openly trans woman to originate a principal Broadway role as Pythio in the Go Go's jukebox musical 'Head Over Heels' in 2018. This was historic, not only for her role being central to the show, but due to Peppermint proving that trans people were talented enough to be leads and not just in the chorus. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 18: Cast members salute the audience during the curtain call for the ... More pre-Broadway engagement of "Head Over Heels" at the Curran Theatre on April 18, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by) In the past, people have debated on what roles gender non-conforming actors should be nominated for, and for Jinkx, a trans-femme nonbinary person, to considered for a tony nomination in the 'actress in a featured role' category, a category that reflects her identity, is already a huge deal. So often, institutions and voting boards have struggled to accommodate and reflect actors that exist outside of being cisgender or binary. Her seriously being considered alongside cisgender actresses serves as proof that gender expansive and non-conforming actors can and do co-exist in categories that have already been established. There doesn't need to be a complete overhaul of the awards or how they're delved out, gender trans and gender expansive people can exist right inside of those categories and there doesn't have to be any compromise or watering down of who they are to do it. There have been trans, genderfluid, and even gender non-conforming actors that have been nominated and even won Tony nominations, like with Alex Newell for their role in 'Shucked,' and L Morgan Lee for her role in 'A Strange Loop,' Jinkx places herself in a long list of performers that are setting a new standard for what it means to be trans and even a drag queen in the spotlight. Jinkx Monsoon and Peppermint show that trans and gender non-conforming people don't need separate systems or categories to showcase their talent. They serve as a reminder that existing as your authentic self not only serves as its own reward, but it also allows other people to take notice and feel inspired. While neither of them may have Tony nominations at the moment, they show that authenticity and visibility can serve as their reward and legacy. This is only the beginning for trans people on Broadway, and there's sure to be even opportunities for nominations for actresses like Jinkx in the future.