LOS ANGELES — November 10, 2026. Oh, Mary!, the irreverent theatrical comedy centered on Mary Todd Lincoln, begins its Los Angeles engagement at the Ahmanson Theatre this week, with drag performer Alaska in the title role.
A Broadway hit reaches downtown L.A.
The Center Theatre Group’s official schedule lists the first Los Angeles performance for November 10 at 7:30 p.m. The production reimagines a familiar historical figure through contemporary comedy and performance, making the contrast between official public image and unruly private desire part of the show’s appeal.
Rather than approaching the Lincoln era as conventional historical drama, Oh, Mary! deliberately uses anachronism, theatrical exaggeration and a drag-inflected point of view. Audiences should not mistake the production for a factual account of Mary Todd Lincoln’s life.
Why the casting matters
Alaska brings a prominent drag and performance following to the title role. The L.A. run connects theatrical comedy with contemporary celebrity culture and the long tradition of performers reinventing familiar historical icons.
How to attend
Dates, ticket availability and performance times should be checked directly with Center Theatre Group, because individual performances can sell out or change. The November 10 show marks the beginning of the engagement, not a verified review of what happened onstage.
Source: Center Theatre Group — official performance calendar.