Live Stage Film of 'Oh, Mary!' Set for July 28 at Trafalgar Theatre

Cole Escola's acclaimed comedy 'Oh, Mary!' will be recorded as a live stage film during its West End run. The July 28 performance at London's Trafalgar Theatre will be captured for a future release, according to Deadline.

Deadline'Oh, Mary!' West End Production to Be Filmed With Cole Escola Reprising Title Role

"'Oh, Mary!', a revisionist take on Mary Todd Lincoln, will be filmed at London's West End Trafalgar Theatre on July 28 for a future release."

Escola reprises the title role alongside original Broadway cast members Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht, Giles Terera, and Michael Urie, with Sam Pinkleton directing the proshot, Deadline added. The production marks the first time the play has been filmed for distribution.

The A.V. Club reported that the play is "being adapted into a live stage film" and noted that it has been a hit both on Broadway and now in London. theatre-news.com described the production as "the Olivier and Tony Award-winning smash-hit comedy," underscoring its cross-Atlantic success.

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"Oh, Mary!, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning smash-hit comedy, has officially announced its highly anticipated summer casting lineup for its run"

The recording ensures that audiences beyond the West End stage will have a chance to see Escola's irreverent take on the historical figure. No release date or platform for the film has been announced yet by the production team.