Ever since it opened on Broadway in July 2024 (and in its earlier off-Broadway run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre), Cole Escola's comedy play Oh, Mary! has been setting hearts alight across America.The show, which centers around Abraham Lincoln's wife, Mary Todd, portrayed as a drunk cabaret star married to a deeply closeted president, has become one of Broadway's most popular shows and picked up plenty of awards. The show was nominated for five Tonys, winning Best Direction and Best Actor, making Escola the first nonbinary winner of the award.Escola originated the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the show, but over its run, several other actors have stepped into her hoop skirt. Now, with a new star being cast in the role, let's take a look back at all the people who have played Mary.Cole EscolaSee on InstagramComedian Cole Escola, who wrote the play, also originated the role of Mary Todd Lincoln. They became the first nonbinary winner of the Tony for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play when they beat out George Clooney, Daniel Dae Kim, Jon Michael Hill, Harry Lennix, and Louis McCartney in their category.Hannah SolowSee on InstagramActor and singer Hannah Solow works as the understudy to Mary Todd Lincoln, and has had her chance to shine in the role multiple times.Betty GilpinSee on InstagramGLOW and Nurse Jackie star Betty Gilpin made her Broadway debut playing Mary in a limited eight-week run starting January 21.Tituss BurgessSee on InstagramUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Tituss Burgess took over as Mary after Escola said Burgess was their dream casting for the role."In a way that would almost make me be like, 'Wait, maybe you're too good.' Like, imagine... I can picture it: how Tituss's wig would be different too... like, the stupid curls," Escola said on the Las Culturistas podcast.Jinkx MonsoonSee on InstagramRuPaul's Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon took over as Mary beginning August 4 after starring in Chicago and Pirates! The Penzance Musical on Broadway."I feel very honored and privileged to be in this position right now because, as a trans feminine actress, I was convinced this wasn't possible, you know?" Monsoon said at the time. "I thought I had to choose to be an actor or choose to be a trans person, but I didn't think the world was gonna let me be both."Jane KrakowskiSee on InstagramIn September 2025, it was announced that 30 Rock star Jane Krakowski would be taking on the role of Mary. She took over the role on October 14 and continued until December 7.Mason Alexander ParkSee on InstagramSandman star Mason Alexander Park donned Mary's iconic wig when the show went across the pond to England in the West End. They began their role on December 3 and have an official opening on December 18.John Cameron MitchellSee on InstagramHedwig and the Angry Inch star and writer John Cameron Mitchell is the latest actor to join the ranks of Mary Todd Lincoln on Broadway. They will star in the show for a 12-week limited engagement from February 3 to April 26, 2026."Cole Escola and Sam Pinkleton are the wild horses that dragged me back to drag, and I couldn't be happier," Mitchell says in a statement. "As the most mature Mary yet, my days are filled with working the Stairmaster, mainlining Ozempic, and mastering my Brilliant Dialogue. 'Line?!' Thank you, Cole. May I do you proud mangling your classic!"