Cole Escola
The Civilians to Honor Sam Pinkleton at THE PEOPLE'S PARTY, 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit (Apr 28, 2026)
Photos: Maya Rudolph Joins the Cast of OH, MARY! on Broadway (Apr 28, 2026)
Maya Rudolph Will Begin Performances in OH, MARY! Tonight (Apr 28, 2026)
BIO
COLE ESCOLA is a comedian, actor, and writer. They’ve received a Drama Desk Award, a Theatre World Award, and two Outer Critics Circle Awards for Oh, Mary! and they’re thrilled to be making their Broadway debut with the show. Notable TV includes: “Search Party,” “At Home with Amy Sedaris,” “Difficult People” (on which they also wrote), “Man Seeking Woman,” “Mozart in the Jungle,” and “Ziwe” (for which they were also a writer). Cole consulted on “Hacks” for HBO and also wrote for “The Other Two” for Comedy Central. They were the co-creator, writer, and star of the lo-fi cult-hit TV show “Jeffrey and Cole Casserole,” and were named one of Vanity Fair's “25 Best Performances of 2023" for their special "Our Home Out West,” and “Best Sketch Comic of 2020” by the New York Times for their special “Help! I’m Stuck!,” which they filmed alone in their apartment during quarantine. Both self-produced specials are available on YouTube. Follow Cole on Instagram at @coleescola.
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Videos
Video: John Cameron Mitchell Discusses His Take on Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY!
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-05 10:38:01
Video: There's a New Mary in Town- John Cameron Mitchell Is Back on Broadway in OH, MARY!
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-02-12 13:40:52
Video: Test Your Knowledge of Broadway Opening Numbers with These JEOPARDY! Questions
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-26 11:06:38
Video/Photos: Sophia Anne Caruso Stars as Baroque Works Villain in ONE PIECE Season 2 Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-12 12:46:38
Video: Simu Liu Shares Audition Experience for Broadway Debut in OH, MARY!
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-08 15:36:04
Video: Mandy Patinkin Leads 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Inauguration
by Stephi Wild - 2026-01-02 07:02:29
Video: Jane Krakowski Recalls Seeing OH, MARY! for the First Time
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-18 10:35:36
Video: ART Stars Join JEOPARDY! for ‘Broadway Play Revivals’ Category
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-09 10:09:18
Video: Jane Krakowski Talks 'Honor' of Taking Over as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY!
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-29 17:36:59
Video: Jinkx Monsoon, Kumail Nanjiani & Michael Urie Take Final OH, MARY! Bows
by Michael Major - 2025-09-29 09:16:31
Video: JEOPARDY! Highlights Broadway with Recent Theater-Themed Category
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-26 12:13:55
Video: Jane Krakowski Praises Joe Mantello, Talks Broadway Return in OH, MARY!
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-23 12:03:01
Video: Jinkx Monsoon on Inspiring Young Performers and Starring in OH, MARY!
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-19 11:13:05
Video: Michael Urie Shares How He Manifested OH, MARY! Role on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-15 14:42:53
Video: Kumail Nanjiani Talks Forgetting Lines as Mary's Husband in OH, MARY!
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-03 12:17:19
Video: Jinkx Monsoon Talks Broadway Success, Teases Holiday Show on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-18 11:31:03
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
The Civilians will honor Tony Award–winning director Sam Pinkleton at The People's Party, The Civilians’ 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit. The event will take place at Joe’s Pub.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Six-time Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph will make her Broadway debut in the smash hit comedy Oh, Mary! at the historic Lyceum Theatre. You can now get a first look at Maya in Oh, Mary! here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Maya Rudolph is set to make her Broadway debut in Oh, Mary! alongside Phillip James Brannon, Cheyenne Jackson, and Bianca Leigh who will also return to the cast.
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2026
Watch a new video shows the Hedwig & the Angry Inch icon John Cameron Mitchell's final bow as 'Mary Todd Lincoln,' along with John-Andrew Morrison as ‘Mary’s Husband,' and Jenn Harris as ‘Mary’s Chaperone' in Oh, Mary! on Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
All new photos have been released of Catherine Tate in rehearsals for OH, MARY! ahead of her first performance at Trafalgar Theatre in London. Check out the photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt stars Tituss Burgess and Ellie Kemper will reunite in The Elephant & Piggie Show! for Paramount+. Additionally, Neil Patrick Harris is slated to voice “The Bus Driver” in The Pigeon Show! Starring The Pigeon.
by Team BWW - Apr 16, 2026
Ready to see your next West End show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts have revealed the headliners for the sixth annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway in the Park: Tituss Burgess and Heather Headley!
by - Apr 15, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2026
Long-awaited Broadway dreams are finally coming true for Maya Rudolph. The Emmy-winner and SNL veteran will soon make her Broadway debut in Cole Escola's Oh, Mary!, fulfilling a childhood wish for the performer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed. See photos of Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and more!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 13, 2026
During a recent episode of Jeopardy!, the fan-favorite game show dedicated a category to 'Broadway Musicals.' Watch the clip here to see if you answer each clue correctly!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026
London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026
The National Tour of Oh, Mary! will be teching and launching at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT. The Tony Award-winning comedy, will play select cities across the U.S. following the Hartford engagement. Learn more about the show here!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
The Smith Center announced its 2026-2027 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series, featuring seven productions including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. Subscriptions go on sale April 13.
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 8, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Scott Karim, who has taken over the role of Mary’s Husband in Oh, Mary! from Giles Terera. We discussed what made him want to be a part of this production, what made the rehearsal process unique and even what he thinks makes this comedic play so special.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
The 14th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 1.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
KRAVIS On Broadway will present a new season highlighting a range of performances that embody glitz, glamour, and grit. The lineup aims to attract diverse audiences to the venue.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Cole Escola has written 1 shows including Oh, Mary! (Playwright).
Cole Escola has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Cole Escola has not appeared in the West End.
DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Oh, Mary!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Oh, Mary!, Sam Norkin Off-Broadway Award (Drama Desk Awards) for , Disinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Oh, Mary!, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Oh, Mary! and Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Oh, Mary!.
Cole Escola has won several awards, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Oh, Mary!. Additionally, he received the Sam Norkin Off-Broadway Award (Drama Desk Awards) and Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Oh, Mary!. He is also a recipient of the Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Oh, Mary!.
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