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Cole Escola literally changes history in 'Oh, Mary!'

Cole Escola as Mary Todd Lincoln in 'Oh, Mary!' Emilio Madrid hide caption

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Cole Escola literally changes history in 'Oh, Mary!'

Cole Escola is the star and creator of Oh Mary!, an upcoming Broadway play about Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln. But there's a twist: Mary is reimagined as a raging alcoholic with cabaret dreams and Lincoln is portrayed as an evil closeted gay man plotting on her misery. On the cusp of the show's Broadway debut, Brittany chats with Cole about the inspiration behind Oh Mary!, their favorite joke and why it's fun to play older women.

Cole Escola literally changes history in 'Oh, Mary!'

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Biden tests negative again for COVID after the first lady tests positive

At an East Room event on Monday, President Joe Biden wore a mask as he walked through the crowd to the front of the room, and then he took it off when he began to speak from the lectern. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Biden tests negative again for COVID after the first lady tests positive

The president tested negative again today for the virus the White House said, the day after the first lady tested positive. The White House says he'll wear a mask indoors when he's around others.

2 men impersonated federal agents to get close to the Secret Service, FBI says

The affidavit to support the arrests of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali says the two men were posing as federal agents, giving free apartments and other gifts to U.S. Secret Service agents, including one who worked on the first lady's security detail. Jon Elswick/AP hide caption

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2 men impersonated federal agents to get close to the Secret Service, FBI says

They have been impersonating federal agents since early 2020, the FBI says. They allegedly offered favors to several Secret Service agents, including one assigned to the first lady's detail.

After A Slow Start, Melania Trump Hits The Road For 'Be Best'

Melania Trump talks with a patient at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday. The first lady was promoting her Be Best campaign to help children. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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After A Slow Start, Melania Trump Hits The Road For 'Be Best'

The rollout of the first lady's policy initiative was delayed by her illness and hospitalization in May, but the White House says she'll be making more appearances in the weeks to come.

One Month Later, What's Become Of Melania Trump's 'Be Best' Campaign?

First lady Melania Trump speaks about her "Be Best" initiative in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 7. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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One Month Later, What's Become Of Melania Trump's 'Be Best' Campaign?

Beyond shining a spotlight on issues related to the well-being of children, it's unclear what the first lady's initiative will involve.

One Month Later, What's Become Of Melania Trump's 'Be Best' Campaign?

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After Weeks Out Of The Public Eye, Melania Trump Re-Emerges At White House Event

President Trump with first lady Melania Trump returns to the White House May 10, 2018, after greeting three freed Americans who had been detained in North Korea. Until Monday night, May 10 was the last time the first lady had been seen publicly. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption

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After Weeks Out Of The Public Eye, Melania Trump Re-Emerges At White House Event

First lady Melania Trump had been out of the public eye for weeks following treatment for what the White House described as a benign kidney condition.

Melania Trump's Policy Priorities To Focus On The 'Many Issues' Facing Children

Japan's first lady Akie Abe, left, and first lady Melania Trump, right, arrive for a news conference at Trump's private Mar-a-Lago club on April 18 in Palm Beach, Fla. Mrs. Trump is set to announce some new initiatives next week. Lynne Sladky/AP hide caption

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Melania Trump's Policy Priorities To Focus On The 'Many Issues' Facing Children

First lady Melania Trump has kept a relatively low profile, but she'll take a traditional step next week when she unveils a suite of policy initiatives focused on children.

Mrs. Obama Saves The Cardigan: 'The Obama Effect' In Fashion

First Lady Michelle Obama wears her signature cardigan while dancing with performers from the television show So You Can Dance during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on April 6, 2015. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Mrs. Obama Saves The Cardigan: 'The Obama Effect' In Fashion

In fashion, most first ladies have worshiped at the altar of "The Suit." Michelle Obama transformed American fashion by favoring dresses, moderately-priced brands, and simple basics like the cardigan.

Mrs. Obama Saves The Cardigan: 'The Obama Effect' In Fashion

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