Oh, Mary! National Tour Launched in Hartford
The acclaimed production began its first national run at The Bushnell following its success on Broadway.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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The national tour of the hit play Oh, Mary! officially launched on September 18, 2026, at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut. The production continues the success of the original Broadway run, which won two 2025 Tony Awards.
Why it matters
The launch marks the expansion of a production that previously saw significant commercial success, including weekly grosses exceeding $1 million on Broadway. The show originally premiered at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in 2024 before its move to major stages.
The production previously achieved a record weekly gross of $1 million on Broadway. It is backed by a legacy of critical recognition, including two 2025 Tony Awards.
The players
Alaska Thunderf*ck
She is a performer currently starring in the title role of the Oh, Mary! national tour.
J. Harrison Ghee
The performer is set to join the tour in November to play the role of Mary's Husband.
The Bushnell
This performing arts center located in Hartford hosted the debut of the play's national tour.
Kevin McCollum
He is a prominent producer who is among those leading the production of the national tour.
John-Andrew Morrison
He is slated to assume the role of Mary's Husband in the touring cast starting in early 2027.
The details
Alaska Thunderf*ck stars as Mary Todd Lincoln for the duration of the tour through January 17, 2027. The original creative team has reunited for this tour, which is produced by Kevin McCollum, Lucas McMahon, Mike Lavoie, and Carlee Briglia.
Timeline
The play originally premiered at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in 2024.
The national tour launched at The Bushnell on September 18, 2026.
J. Harrison Ghee is scheduled to join the tour in Seattle on November 3, 2026.
Alaska Thunderf*ck will conclude her run as the title lead on January 17, 2027.
John-Andrew Morrison begins his role as Mary's Husband on January 19, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The transition from a limited Broadway run to a national tour mirrors common growth strategies for award-winning theater. This expansion leverages the production's success at the 2025 Tony Awards to capture broader regional audiences.
Local theatergoers in Hartford can now purchase tickets for the show at The Bushnell. Prospective attendees should note that casting changes are scheduled for the tour, including the addition of J. Harrison Ghee in November.
The takeaway
The launch of this tour provides regional audiences with access to a critically acclaimed Broadway success. Theatergoers should monitor upcoming casting transitions to ensure they are aware of who is performing in the lead roles during their scheduled show dates.
What happens next
J. Harrison Ghee will begin his role as Mary's Husband in Seattle on November 3, 2026. Alaska Thunderf*ck is scheduled to wrap her run on January 17, 2027, with John-Andrew Morrison taking over the role on January 19, 2027.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming performances in the area, visit the Children’s Theater section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Playbill.
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