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BIO

BIANCA LEIGH (Mary’s Chaperone/Bill). Original Off-Broadway cast. Miss Leigh's performances include Waxy Bush in The Nap (u/s, performed) at MTC, Frannie Halcyon in Tales of the City: The Musical, in concert at the Music Box Theatre, Time/Wind in Taylor Mac’s The Lily's Revenge, Tatiana in Trans Scripts, Part 1: The Women, Mary Ellen in the groundbreaking film Transamerica, and Dr. Rachel Sandow on "Law & Order: SVU." Her writings include "Orla" in Overheard: Fourteen Monologues commissioned by the Breaking the Binary Festival. She is featured in Laverne Cox’s documentary Disclosure on Netflix, and can be heard on Audible’s recording of Chonburi International Hotel and Butterfly Club. Love you, Mom!

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Mary's Chaperone

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Mary's Chaperone


Movies

Transamerica
[ 2005 ] Mary Ellen
Redirecting Eddie
[ 2008 ] Dental Assistant
The Battle of Pussy Willow Creek
[ 2010 ] Sheba's Colleague in Crimson
Hurricane Bianca
[ 2016 ] Karma Johnstone
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
[ 2018 ] Karma Johnstone

TV Shows

Last Call
Victoria Winehouse
Skeleton Crew
Alma

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Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- She's The Moment, She's The Face with Bianca Leigh

U Guys, Bianca Leigh is here! In this episode, she shares her journey from performing in small venues to making her Broadway debut. She discusses the significance of her role in 'Oh, Mary!' and the importance of representation for queer and trans individuals in theater.
OH, MARY! Will Offer $5 Tickets in Honor of Mary Todd Lincoln's Birthday

On Friday, December 13, 2024 (on what would have been Mary Todd Lincoln’s 206th  Birthday), 206 balcony seats to Cole Escola’s smash hit comedy Oh, Mary! will be available for just $5. Learn more here!
Betty Gilpin Will Succeed Cole Escola in OH, MARY! on Broadway

Oh, Mary! has found its next Mary! Emmy Award-nominated actor Betty Gilpin, best known for “Glow,” and Netflix’s upcoming “American Primeval”, will take over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln.
OH, MARY! Recoups its Investment on Broadway

Oh, Mary!, the Sam Pinkleton-directed comedy written by and starring Cole Escola, has recouped its entire production costs on Broadway, becoming the first show of the 2024-2025 Broadway season to announce its recoupment.
Video: Conrad Ricamora Shares Pre-Show Ritual with OH, MARY Co-Star Cole Escola

Like everybody in the audience, Conrad Ricamora is having a blast with Oh, Mary! The performer, who plays President Abraham Lincoln in Cole Escola's hit comedy, visited The Tonight Show on Wednesday and shared some of the backstage—and onstage—antics between him and his co-stars.
New VILLAIN: DEBLANKS Benefit To Feature Judy Gold, Jackie Hoffman, Brenda Braxton, and More

A one-night-only benefit performance, on Monday, November 25, Villain: DeBlanks BOOK CLUB! brings together an unmissable lineup.
Conrad Ricamora Out of OH, MARY! Due To Bike Accident

According to a post on his Instagram account, Conrad Ricamora, who plays Mary's Husband in Broadway's OH, MARY! is recovering from a broken rib after a biking accident, and will be out of the show until further notice.
Photos: Broadway Stars Turn Out Save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre

On Tuesday, October 8th, many Broadway notables joined forces to raise funds for the historic West Bank Cafe and its famed downstairs venue, The Laurie Beechman Theatre. See photos from inside the event.
Gabe Ebert, Bianca Leigh, and Amy Spanger Join Tonight's West Bank Cafe Gala

Three new cast members have joined tonight's special gala to celebrate and raise funds to save a beloved Theatre District institution, The West Bank Cafe. On Tuesday, October 8th, the iconic restaurant and its famed downstairs venue, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, will host a gala packed with Broadway stars.
Michael McCorry Rose, Mary Testa and More Will Lead Reading of ELYSIAN FIELDS

An industry reading of Elysian Fields... a new musical will be presented on Tuesday, October 22nd at 2:00pm at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue, Room 301.
Larry Owens' FIVE SISTERS (OF THE) REAGAN DAUPHIN To Have Industry Reading

A closed industry reading of Larry Owens' new play FIVE SISTERS (OF THE) REAGAN DAUPHIN will take place on October 4th, featuring LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Olivia Washington. The play explores gendered succession in a fictional kingdom.
Tom Kitt, Liz Callaway, Orfeh Join West Bank Cafe Benefit Concert

Broadway stars will take the stage for a gala aimed at revitalizing the historic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre.
OH, MARY! Extends Through January 2025

Following five record-breaking weeks at the Lyceum Theatre, the producers of Oh, Mary! announced that Cole Escola's hit comedy has extended through January 19, 2025.
Photos: Highlights of Bianca Leigh's TRANSVESTIGATION at The Laurie Beechman

Singer and actress Bianca Leigh, currently starring in Oh, Mary!, wowed the audience at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Sunday August 25th with her newest solo cabaret comedy, TRANSVESTIGATION. The star of stage and screen took the stage one last time at the iconic venue, which is in danger of closing. See highlights by photographer Conor Weiss.
Bianca Leigh to Return to the Laurie Beechman with TRANSVESTIGATION

Bianca Leigh returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with her new solo cabaret comedy TRANSVESTIGATION. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Robert Downey, Jr., Sarah Paulson, and More Visit OH, MARY!

The new Broadway play Oh, Mary! has recently been visited by several celebrity guests, among them including Robert Downey, Jr., Melissa McCarthy, Sarah Paulson, Amy Adams, and more. Check out photos from backstage here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 12, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
OH, MARY! Star Bianca Leigh Will Bring Solo Musical BUSTED to the Laurie Beechman Theatre

Oh, Mary! star Bianca Leigh will return with a special performance of her acclaimed tour-de-force musical comedy, BUSTED: THE MUSICAL on Sunday, August 25 at Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Video: Bianca Leigh on Her 'Strange but Glorious' OH, MARY Journey

Bianca Leigh stopped by The Roundtable to tell us all about her experience with the show, what it is like to be on this rocket ship, and how she feels with the response. We also talk about her battle for representation, equality and progress in Trans and Queer art. Watch in this video!
Video: Cole Escola Would Want Somebody Else to Star in OH, MARY! Film

In a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Cole Escola told Andy Cohen that they 'would love someone else' to play the character of Mary Todd Lincoln should Oh, Mary! ever come to the screen.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bianca Leigh been in?

Bianca Leigh has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Bianca Leigh been in?

Bianca Leigh has not appeared in the West End.

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