Jane Krakowski to Join Broadway’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ in Lead Role This October
Jane Krakowski takes over as Mary Todd Lincoln for an eight-week run in the Tony-winning Broadway play, which has broken box office records at the Lyceum Theatre.
- On October 14, 2025, Tony-winning actress Jane Krakowski will begin an eight-week engagement as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary!, marking her Broadway return after her Tony-nominated She Loves Me.
- After premiering Off-Broadway in 2024, Oh, Mary! transferred to Broadway on July 11, 2024, repeatedly breaking weekly grosses and becoming the first 2024–25 season show to recoup its investment.
- From September 30 through October 12, understudy Hannah Solow will assume the title role, bridging Jinkx Monsoon's exit on September 28 and Jane Krakowski's debut.
- Producers Kevin McCollum, Lucas McMahon, Mike Lavoie & Carlee Briglia announced Jane Krakowski's casting today, and tickets for Oh, Mary! are on sale through Sunday, July 5, 2026, confirmed by the show's social media account.
- Having won two 2025 Tony Awards, Oh, Mary! has become an instant queer classic and a platform celebrating LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse performers, featuring Cole Escola and director Sam Pinkleton.
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In brief: Jane Krakowski joins 'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway and more
Oh, Jane! Jane Krakowski has joined the cast of the Tony-winning Broadway play Oh, Mary! The actress will play Mary Todd Lincoln in the show starting this fall. “Icon of the American stage Jane Krakowski is Mary Todd Lincoln beginning October 14 for 8 WEEKS ONLY!” the official Oh, Mary! account shared on Instagram … We now know who will star in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of The Age of Innocence. Camila Morrone, Kristine Frøseth and Ben Radc…
Jane Krakowski to Star in Cole Escola’s ‘Oh, Mary!’
Listen up fives, a ten is coming. Mary Todd Lincoln is getting a new face on Broadway and it’s none other than actress, comedian, and famed blonde Jane Krakowski. The 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star will join the cast of Oh, Mary! for an eight-week engagement from Oct. 14 through Dec. 7. This marks yet another Broadway extension for the Tony-award winning play — which has become a cultural sensation. “Thank you, Cole, for giving…
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