US EditionOregon’s Cole Escola Wins Tony Award as Lead Actor for the Broadway Sensation, ‘Oh, Mary!’
- Cole Escola won the Tony Award for best leading actor in a play on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in New York City for 'Oh, Mary!'.
- Escola made history by becoming the inaugural nonbinary recipient in that specific Tony category, following earlier groundbreaking wins by nonbinary artists in musical categories during 2023.
- Escola wrote "Oh, Mary!" and took on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln, reimagining her as a frustrated, alcoholic aspiring cabaret performer in a wild, John Waters–inspired comedy.
- During the ceremony, Escola expressed gratitude to the other contenders such as George Clooney and Daniel Dae Kim, remarking that it was a privilege to be among them.
- Escola’s win highlights continued recognition of nonbinary actors in leading roles and underscores the play’s impact with five Tony nominations and a successful Broadway run.
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Bernadette Peters Offers Hilarious Reaction To Cole Escola's Tribute To Her Iconic Gown At The Tony Awards
Awards shows always have two competitions: the actual awards, and the red carpet outside. Cole Escola, star and playwright of the hit show Oh, Mary!, did both at the Tony Awards this year. Escola, who won the Best Leading Actor in a Play for their performance, first showed up prior to the event to show off their intricate and stunning look, an homage to actor Bernadette Peters' iconic look from the 1999 Tony Awards. As Escola explained for repor…
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