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JANE KRAKOWSKI JOINS OH, MARY! AT THE TRAFALGAR THEATRE.

By Fitzrovia Talent ·

In brief

The next Mary at the Trafalgar

LondonTheatre.co.uk reported on 21 October 2026 that Krakowski will succeed Adefope in the title role, with Playbill and WestEndTheatre.com confirming the same dates the following day. The Trafalgar Theatre's show page now lists Adefope until 5 December and Krakowski from 7 December 2026 to 16 January 2027. (LondonTheatre.co.uk; Playbill; Trafalgar Theatre)

Playbill notes that Adefope's final performance is 5 December, and that casting for Mary Todd Lincoln after 18 January 2027 will be announced at a later date. Booking for the production has been extended through 5 June 2027. (Playbill; LondonTheatre.co.uk)

Who is Jane Krakowski?

Krakowski is a Tony and Olivier winner. LondonTheatre.co.uk and Playbill highlight her Tony Award for Nine on Broadway, further Tony nominations including She Loves Me, and her Olivier Award for starring in Guys and Dolls in the West End. Screen audiences know her as Jenna Maroney in 30 Rock and Jacqueline White in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. WestEndTheatre.com adds that she was last seen on the London stage at the National Theatre in the UK premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Here We Are. (LondonTheatre.co.uk; Playbill; WestEndTheatre.com)

She played Mary on Broadway for a limited run in autumn 2025, so the West End engagement is a return to a role she already knows. (LondonTheatre.co.uk)

The company around her

Alongside Adefope, the current West End cast listed by Playbill and LondonTheatre.co.uk includes Lucy Frederick as Mary's Chaperone, J.R. Ballantyne as Mary's Husband's Assistant, Vinnie Heaven as Mary's Teacher and Syrus Lowe as Mary's Husband. (Playbill; LondonTheatre.co.uk)

WestEndTheatre.com places Krakowski in a line of West End Marys that has included Mason Alexander Park at the transfer, then Catherine Tate, Cole Escola, Jinkx Monsoon and Adefope. (WestEndTheatre.com)

The play and the creative team

Oh, Mary! is written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton. The Trafalgar Theatre describes it as an uproariously dark comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln's assassination, told "through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola)". (Trafalgar Theatre)

Playbill records that the Broadway production earned Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play (Escola) and Best Direction of a Play (Pinkleton). The West End transfer opened on 18 December 2025 with Pinkleton reprising his direction, and Playbill lists the creative team as scenic designer dots, costume designer Holly Pierson, lighting designer Cha See, composer and co-sound designer Daniel Kluger, co-sound designer Drew Levy, wig designer Leah J. Loukas and music arranger David Dabbon. Producers are Kevin McCollum and Lucas McMahon, and Mike Lavoie and Carlee Briglia, with Wessex Grove as executive producers. (Playbill)

The Trafalgar Theatre also notes an Olivier Award win for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play. (Trafalgar Theatre)

Dates and tickets

(Trafalgar Theatre; LondonTheatre.co.uk; Playbill; WestEndTheatre.com)

What it means for performers

Star casting keeps Oh, Mary! in the West End conversation months after opening, and the role of Mary has become a high-profile short-run vehicle. Supporting parts in a hit comedy with that kind of turnover matter too: chaperone, teacher, husband and assistant are the company the next Mary plays against. If you're an actor looking for representation, or a casting director with a brief, get in touch with Fitzrovia Talent.

FAQ

When does Jane Krakowski join Oh, Mary! in the West End? From 7 December 2026 to 16 January 2027 at the Trafalgar Theatre.

Who does Jane Krakowski replace as Mary? Lolly Adefope. Adefope's final performance is on 5 December 2026.

Has Oh, Mary! extended its West End run? Yes. Booking has been extended to 5 June 2027. Casting for Mary after 18 January 2027 will be announced later.

Who wrote and directed Oh, Mary!? Cole Escola wrote the play. Sam Pinkleton directs, as on Broadway.

How long is Oh, Mary! and what is the age guidance? The Trafalgar Theatre lists 90 minutes with no interval and an age guidance of 14+. Children under 4 are not permitted.

Where can I book tickets? Through the Trafalgar Theatre and major ticket agents. LondonTheatre.co.uk lists tickets from £28.

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