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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

Videos

News


OH, MARY! To Welcome Tituss Burgess As 'Mary Todd Lincoln' This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

Six-time Emmy Award-nominated actor Tituss Burgess will take over the role of ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’ in the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary! Tituss will begin Tuesday, March 18, 2025 for a limited 3-week engagement through Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Photos: Betty Gilpin & More Join OH, MARY! on Broadway Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Three-time Emmy Award nominee Betty Gilpin will take to the Lyceum Theatre stage for the first time tonight in the record-breaking hit comedy Oh, Mary!. Get a first look at photos here! 
Photos: Betty Gilpin Meets the Press Ahead of Run in OH, MARY!
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 15, 2025

Oh, Mary! has found its next Mary! Emmy Award-nominated actor Betty Gilpin will take over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln. She met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Photos: Best of 2024 Cabaret in Photos
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 27, 2024

Here are some of BWW's favorite shows and shots from this year. Photographer Conor Weiss shared photos from some of his favorite shows from the year including Carolyn Montgomery, Andre de Shields, and more.
Chris Renfro and Phillip James Brannon to Join OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024

Phillip James Brannon and Chris Renfro will join the company of the Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! in January. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- She's The Moment, She's The Face with Bianca Leigh
by Jayke Workman - Dec 15, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

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
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

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
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 27, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

Bianca Leigh returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with her new solo cabaret comedy TRANSVESTIGATION. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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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