In Title: NYT: Tituss Burgess Makes Broadway Bow in ‘Oh, Mary!’ Review
In Summary: Broadway’s newest offering, “Oh, Mary!”, directed by Erica Schmidt and produced by Daniel Aukin, showcases the talented Tituss Burgess in a leading role as the titular 1920s flapper. However, this neo-vaudeville production falls short of its potential, as the story owes more to George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s “Merrily We Roll Along” than to Frank Loesser’s original script for “Guys and Dolls”. Despite a strong opening number, lively cast, and a new song by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the overall production pales in comparison to other musicals of the season. Diane Paulus’s revival of “Hair” continues to wow audiences, while the revival of “Hello, Dolly!”, starring Bette Midler, proves just how good it can be to repeat tried and true comedic formulas. The article concludes by noting that the theme of loneliness has continued to inspire productions such as Matilda, Fully Committed, and “The Humans”.
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