Original title: Jane Krakowski to Star in ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadway
Jane Krakowski will take over the lead role in Oh, Mary! this winter. The 30 Rock star will play Mary Todd Lincoln for an eight-week run starting Oct. 14. Jinkx Monsoon, who is currently starring in the show, will finish her run Sept. 28. Hannah Solow, an understudy who has been with the production since its Off-Broadway run, will play the title role from Sept. 30 through Oct. 12. The role of Mary Todd Lincoln was originated by Cole Escola, who won a Tony Award for their portrayal, and also wrote the play. However, several actors have stepped into the role throughout the play’s run, including Tituss Burgess and Betty Gilpin. Krakowski returns to the Broadway stage following her Tony-nominated performance in the 2016 revival of She Loves Me. She won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Carla in the Broadway revival of Nine, and a Tony nomination for Grand Hotel. Other Broadway credits include Company, Once Upon a Mattress, Tartuffe and Starlight Express. She won an Olivier Award for Guys a