Abraham Lincoln's wife was long attacked for everything from her spending to her lack of emotional restraint. But with two new plays about her, she is finally getting better press.

Six-time Emmy Award-nominated actor Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Schmigadoonl) will take over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola’s hit Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! for a limited three-week engagement in March.

Six-time Emmy Award-nominated actor Tituss Burgess will take over the role of ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’ in the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary! Tituss will begin Tuesday, March 18, 2025 for a limited 3-week engagement through Sunday,

Tituss Burgess will take over the lead role in Oh, Mary! this spring. Burgess will play Mary Todd Lincoln for three weeks starting March 18 through April 6. He takes over the role from Betty Gilpin, who took over the role starting Jan.