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SNL Star Maya Rudolph Makes Broadway Debut as Lincoln's Wife
12 Mar
Summary
- Maya Rudolph to star as Mary Todd Lincoln on Broadway.
- Her administration begins on April 28 and runs for 8 weeks.
- Rudolph calls the role 'the role of a lifetime.'

Maya Rudolph, a celebrated alumna of Saturday Night Live, is preparing for her Broadway debut in the hit play "Oh, Mary!". The production announced that Rudolph will portray Mary Todd Lincoln, a role previously inhabited by multiple actors across the United States and the U.K.
Rudolph's engagement is set to commence on April 28 and will continue for a limited eight-week run. The actress conveyed her profound enthusiasm for the project, describing the play as "the funniest" she has ever encountered.
She further elaborated on the significance of the role, stating that it is "the role of a lifetime" to embody a "miserable, suffocated, alcoholic woman." A teaser video of Rudolph in character was also shared, showcasing her transformation for the part.



