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Bowen Yang Will Star in ‘Oh Mary!’ This Fall

Bowen Yang will make his Broadway debut this fall in 'Oh, Mary!'

By · Published August 4, 2026 at 15:26 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 14:34 UTC

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  1. Detected The first matching coverage entered the Archynetys cluster.
  2. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.
  3. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.
  4. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 20.
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The brief

Bowen Yang will star as Mary Todd Lincoln in the upcoming Broadway production of 'Oh, Mary!' this fall. Yang previously turned down the role. Coverage from People.com specifies that this is Yang's first Broadway role.

Yang is known for his work on Saturday Night Live. The role of Mary Todd Lincoln is a significant departure from his previous comedic roles. The production details and the exact dates for 'Oh, Mary!' have not been specified.

Vulture and BroadwayWorld do not mention Yang's previous refusal of the role. The reasons for his change of heart are not discussed.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 13d ago.

Quick answers

Who is Bowen Yang?

Bowen Yang is an actor known for his work on Saturday Night Live.

What role will Bowen Yang play in 'Oh, Mary!'?

Bowen Yang will play the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in 'Oh, Mary!'

When will 'Oh, Mary!' open on Broadway?

The exact opening date for 'Oh, Mary!' has not been specified.

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Bowen Yang Oh Mary! Broadway Mary Todd Lincoln Saturday Night Live Theater

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