Jane Krakowski will join Cole Escola’s Broadway show Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre, taking over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln for a limited eight-week engagement from October 14 through December 7, 2025.
Krakowski, an award-winning performer known for 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, steps into the Mary Todd Lincoln part after a run that currently features Jinkx Monsoon. Monsoon began in August and will play through the end of September, with Hannah Solow stepping in from September 30 through October 12 before Krakowski assumes the role on October 14. The production also features fellow newcomers Kumail Nanjiani and Michael Urie.
The announcement, shared on the show’s official social media pages, generated enthusiastic reactions from fans and industry followers, underscoring the high level of anticipation for Krakowski’s Broadway return in this storied role.
Additional context: Oh, Mary! continues to assemble a rotating lineup of acclaimed performers for the Mary Todd Lincoln portrayal, a strategy that helps keep the production dynamic and appealing to diverse audiences. The Lyceum Theatre on Broadway remains a central venue for this comic musical with a distinctly contemporary twist from Escola.
Summary: Jane Krakowski will headline Oh, Mary! as Mary Todd Lincoln for an eight-week Broadway engagement beginning October 14, with a brief interim from September 30 to October 12 covered by Hannah Solow, following Jinkx Monsoon’s run through September.
Positive note: Krakowski’s involvement brings notable star power and a fresh energy to the production, likely drawing both longtime Broadway fans and new audiences to this contemporary take on a historical figure.