'RuPaul’s Drag Race' star Jinkx Monsoon to join 'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway

Jinkx Monsoon, who is currently starring in Pirates! The Penzance Musical, has also appeared as Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway opposite Corbin Bleu.

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon will take over the title role of ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’ in the Tony Award-winning comedy Oh, Mary! on Broadway from August 4, playing a limited run through September 27. The news comes as the show extends through January 4, 2026.

Monsoon, who is currently starring in Pirates! The Penzance Musical until July 27, has also appeared as Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway opposite Corbin Bleu.

Monsoon said: "Now — I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Cole Escola is the funniest person alive. Oh, Mary! is one of the best, funniest, most energizing things I’ve seen in my life. To be invited to live in this playground for a time is not only an honor and a privilege, but a lovely chance to showcase the writing talents of one friend, the directorial talents of another, and everything else that comes with this singular production. Happy to trade in one pair of bloomers for another.”

As previously announced, playwright, original star, and Tony Award winner Cole Escola will play their final performance on June 21 and six-time Emmy-Nominee Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) will return for an encore six-week engagement from June 23 through August 2.

Original cast members Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Bianca Leigh, and Tony Macht will remain with the show through August 2.

Book Oh, Mary! tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

Photo credit: Jinkx Monsoon. (Photo by Frank Correa)