Cole Escola won Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 78th Annual Tony Awards on June 8, 2025 at Radio City Music Hall.

Cole Escola, who grew up in Clatskanie, earned cheers and applause as they accepted the Tony Award as best lead actor in a play during Sunday's telecast.

Cole Escola took home the 2025 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in "Oh, Mary!" Escola, who also wrote the hit play, beat out George Clooney, Jon ...

Cole Escola has taken their final bow in Oh, Mary! on Broadway. See photos from their final Broadway bow and learn more about ...

With that, the die is cast, destiny is in motion and Mary Todd Lincoln gets her long-awaited Tony for her cabaret prowess. Or, rather, her second Tony, as “Oh, Mary!” scribe and star Cole Escola so ...

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The Tony Award–winning star of Oh, Mary! found it easy to slip into character as another eccentric with an appreciation for ...

Bernadette Peters reacted to Cole Escola's Tony gown homage, calling the moment "lovely." Escola wore a custom Wiederhoeft ...

Peters wore a similar frothy blue gown to the 1999 ceremony, where she won the award for best leading actress.

The 'Oh Mary!' star opens up about paying homage to actress Bernadette Peters’ 1999 Tony’s gown during his 2025 red carpet ...

Cole Escola, who grew up in Clatskanie, made what host Seth Meyers called a "victory tour" appearance, following Escola ...

Cole Escola took home the 2025 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in "Oh, Mary!" Escola, who also wrote the hit play, beat out George Clooney, Jon ...