Alysa Liu Meets Simu Liu as Olympian Visits Actor at Broadway’s “Oh, Mary! ”(Exclusive Details)

Alysa Liu, the celebrated two-time Olympic gold medalist, made a memorable visit to Broadway on 3 March, attending the performance of the dark comedy “Oh, Mary!” at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City. The young figure skater took time out to meet the show’s star, Simu Liu, and his fiancée, Allison Hsu, backstage, where the trio engaged in an exchange of shared experiences and laughter.

Sources revealed to PEOPLE that Liu quickly bonded with Hsu, who has an impressive background as a figure skater prior to her work in the music industry with Interscope Records. The pair not only enjoyed each other’s company but also exchanged contact information, with plans to potentially skate together in the future. Liu made quite an impression, with insiders noting that “everyone loved her,” and she spent a considerable amount of time backstage engaging in conversations and snapping photos with the cast.

In a light-hearted display, Simu Liu showcased some skating moves during the backstage visit, including an impressive display where he mimicked a double turn and dramatically dropped to one knee during a curtain call. It was a moment filled with camaraderie and shared enthusiasm for their respective crafts.

Having just taken home gold at the Milan Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu expressed her newfound passion for theatre, enthusing about her desire to explore more theatrical productions following her experience at “Oh, Mary!” Sources indicated that she shared her excitement, stating, “There’s so much theatre I want to see now, I’m totally hooked.” Liu recounted that her only prior theatre experience was attending a touring production of “The Lion King,” and she found herself thoroughly entertained, exclaiming, “I can’t wait to come back to New York and see more.”

Liu’s eagerness for theatrical exploration continued as she participated in some social media fun, recording a humorous Reel that set the backstage scene to PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson’s song “Stateside.” The official Instagram account for “Oh, Mary!” featured her antics, delighting fans with the caption, “The American Theatre called and Alysa Liu answered.” Simu Liu joined in on the playful commentary, referring to the group as “a buncha Liu-natics.”

Simu Liu, well-known for his performances in Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” “Kim’s Convenience,” and “Barbie,” joined the cast of “Oh, Mary!” last month, taking on the role of Mary’s Teacher. Liu expressed his excitement over making his Broadway debut, saying, “It’s always been a dream of mine to do Broadway. The question has never been if, it’s when.” He noted that the production’s originality and charm made it an ideal choice for his debut.

The dark comedy, penned by Tony Award winner Cole Escola, reportedly weaves the narrative of Mary Todd Lincoln during the days leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. With an innovative direction from Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, “Oh, Mary!” opened for its Broadway run on 11 July 2024. The show has quickly made its mark by breaking box office records, grossing over $1 million in a single week—a first for the historic Lyceum Theatre—and repeatedly surpassing its own records throughout its run.

Featured alongside Simu Liu is Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell, who takes on the titular role of Mary. Mitchell will play Mary through 26 April, alongside a talented cast that includes John-Andrew Morrison, Jenn Harris, and Tony Macht, all expected to conclude their run with the show on that date.

The Broadway production has seen a notable array of stars in its title role, including performances by Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, Betty Gilpin, Hannah Solow, and Jinkx Monsoon, a two-time winner from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

Tickets for “Oh, Mary!” are currently available, and the show’s ongoing success appears poised for a promising future, aided in part by the enthusiasm of visitors like Alysa Liu, who are keen on exploring the rich world of theatre.