Cole Escola
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Cole Escola has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Fresh Air (May 2025). Playwright-performer interviewed about their Broadway comedy "Oh Mary," their cabaret/alt-comedy background, and portraying a fictionalized Mary Todd Lincoln.
Cole Escola is an American comedian, actor, and playwright. They are best known for their cabaret work and appearances on the television series Difficult People (2015–2017), At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020), Search Party (2020–2021), and Big Mouth (2022), as well as for writing and starring in the play Oh, Mary! which opened on Broadway in 2024. Escola received two nominations for two Tony Awards for their work on Oh, Mary!, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. They were named a
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2025 on Fresh Air |
| Role | Playwright and actor |
| Affiliation | Broadway production of "Oh Mary" (writer and original star) |
Which podcasts has Cole Escola appeared on?
Terry Gross brought up Cole Escola; the most recent mention was May 2025 on Fresh Air.
- Mary Todd Lincoln as a cabaret star? How Cole Escola's 'stupid' dream came true | Fresh Air on Fresh Air (May 2025) — Terry Gross
What is Cole Escola mentioned alongside?
Worked with: Mary Todd Lincoln