Cole Escola Brings Humor and Rivalry to the Tony Red Carpet

At the 79th Tony Awards, Cole Escola humorously highlighted the competitive spirit among 'Oh, Mary!' stars playing Mary Todd Lincoln. Current lead Maya Rudolph is said to be most competitive. The play features a rotating cast and presents Lincoln as a cabaret star. Rudolph's stint ends in July.

At the 79th annual Tony Awards, Cole Escola infused humor into the red carpet, jestingly highlighting the competitive nature among actors portraying the lead role in 'Oh, Mary!'

Escola humorously noted that the stars who stepped into Mary Todd Lincoln's shoes 'hate each other,' with current lead Maya Rudolph marking her Broadway debut in this fierce lineup.

The light-hearted rivalry reflects the play's spirited nature, which reimagines Lincoln with cabaret dreams. The Sam Pinkleton-directed production, once Off-Broadway, now entertains Broadway with a revolving cast, including upcoming star Megan Stalter.