гуморный мюзикл "Oh, Mary!" от Кола Эсколо является хорошей похвойкой, но тело премии Тони должно пойти к "Цели" от Браден Джейкобс-Джейкинс.
Tonal Reboot: Get ready for a wild night at the Tony Awards, y'all! Cole Escola's campy, raunchy ode to Mary Todd Lincoln is stirring things up with its offbeat, boozy take on the notorious First Lady. Oh, Mary! is set to steal the show, but will it snag the Tony for Best Play? Let's dive in and see if this cabaret queen has what it takes to take home the prize!
Integration of Insights:* In case you didn't know, "Oh, Mary!" is a play written by comedian Cole Escola that paints a delightfully twisted portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln as a lush, cabaret-dreaming drama queen. (Enrichment: Background of "Oh, Mary!")* Escola and his comedic counterpart, Megan Stalter, found a huge online fan base during the pandemic, acting as hilarious mental health relief for millions. (Enrichment: About Escola and Stalter)
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The Tony Awards are just around the corner, and one play is about to turn the stage upside down: "Oh, Mary!" written by campy comedian Cole Escola. The play is a theatrical love letter to Mary Todd Lincoln, conjuring a 19th-century version of Wednesday Addams with a killer thirst for whiskey. (Base Article)
Rumors swirl that Mary is tired of being shackled by White House protocols and yearns to return to her first love: the cabaret stage. To make matters more scandalous, her husband, President Abraham Lincoln (played by Conrad Ricamora), is battling his own temptations amid the chaos of the Civil War. (Base Article)
"Oh, Mary!" has been setting the off-Broadway scene ablaze with its daring humor and bold questioning of societal norms. The production, directed by Sam Pinkleton, plays the tug-of-war between Mary's unbridled spirit and Abraham's struggle to keep up appearances to hilarious effect. (Base Article, Paragraph Adjustments)
But as the Tony nominations approach, will "Oh, Mary!" prove to be too campy for the prestigious award, or will it secure its place as the breakout hit of the season? To understand its chances, let's take a closer look at the other nominees. (Base Article)
This year's Tony nominations boast a impressive lineup, equipped with plays that have earned critical acclaim and prestigious awards. Alongside Escola's wild cabaret drama, there's "English" by Sanaz Toossi, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' "Purpose," a family drama that netted Jacobs-Jenkins another Pulitzer. (Integration of Insights, Base Article)
Jez Butterworth's "The Hills of California" and Kimberly Belflower's "John Proctor Is the Villain" are also in the running, showcasing an array of different styles and approaches to storytelling. (Base Article)
To call "Oh, Mary!" a masterpiece might be going too far, but its outrageous flamboyance has captured audiences' hearts - especially those who are fans of classic camp. However, its success shouldn't be measured against the other nominees. Artistic discernment is vital to decide among these wonderful works. (Base Article, Revised Sentences)
As the Tony Awards approach, we'll see if voters opt for the truly groundbreaking and innovative "Oh, Mary!" or if they'll choose a more traditional powerhouse like "Purpose" or "English." Whatever the outcome, one thing is for sure: this is a Tony season for the ages. (Base Article, Revised Sentences)
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- The Tony Awards are nearing, and Cole Escola's play, "Oh, Mary!", a boozy, unconventional take on Mary Todd Lincoln, is causing a stir among entertainment enthusiasts.
- With its daring humor and bold questioning of societal norms, "Oh, Mary!" has been garnering a significant following, thanks to Escola's and Megan Stalter's online presence during the pandemic.
- In the realm of pop-culture, "Oh, Mary!" stands alongside other nominees like Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer-winning play "English", Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Pulitzer-winning "Purpose", Jez Butterworth's "The Hills of California", and Kimberly Belflower's "John Proctor Is the Villain".
- Amidst these contenders, the question remains - will "Oh, Mary!" be too campy for the Tony, or will it prove to be the breakout hit of the season? Its chance of success should not be compared to the others, but rather evaluated within the context of each work's uniqueness.
- As the Tony Awards approaches, social media buzzes with anticipation, as celebrities, theater fans, and critics weigh in on the nominees, making this a Tony season unlike any other.
