Tituss Burgess joins Broadway comedy 'Oh, Mary!' as Mary

Tituss Burgess is getting ready to star in the Broadway comedy "Oh, Mary!" He is stepping into the role of Mary Todd Lincoln just a few days before his first performance. Burgess was busy rehearsing at the Lyceum Theater, dressed in a black bell-shaped dress and a curly wig. He joked about needing kneepads for the physical demands of the role. His performance promises to be energetic and full of humor, similar to Cole Escola's previous portrayal of Mary Todd. The show will run until April 6. After that, Escola will return to the role. In May, Escola expressed their desire for Burgess to take on the character, calling it a dream come true. Friends and fans reacted with excitement, imagining how well Burgess would fit into the role. They worried he would be "too good," but also couldn't wait to see him bring his unique style to the production.