Jinkx Monsoon Stars as Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!'

Jinkx Monsoon Takes on Mary Todd Lincoln

• 🎭 Jinkx Monsoon is starring as a fictionalized Mary Todd Lincoln in the hit Broadway play "Oh, Mary!"
• ✍️ The show was created by Tony winner Cole Escola, who also originated the role.
• 💡 Monsoon channels the character's deepest desires and wacky ambitions, finding it a perfect role to express parts of herself that don't usually get stage time.

A Career Milestone

• 🌟 This role marks another significant achievement in Monsoon's already impressive career.
• 🎤 Monsoon's journey began with performing drag as a teenager in Portland, Oregon.
• 🏆 She gained national recognition by winning two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race.
• 🎬 Subsequent tours and off-Broadway engagements paved the way for her Broadway debut.

Recent Broadway Appearances

• 🎶 Monsoon recently played Mama Morton in "Chicago" on Broadway in 2023.
• 🚢 She also starred as Ruth in "Pirates" (based on Gilbert and Sullivan) on Broadway.
• 🗓️ There was minimal downtime between her roles in "Pirates" and "Oh, Mary!"

Embracing New Opportunities

• ✨ Monsoon is currently embracing a period of high work output, saying "yes" to many opportunities.
• 💖 She acknowledges and honors the significant drag fan base she brings to her performances.
• 📍 "Oh, Mary!" is running at the Lysium Theater through September 28th.

Hamilton Scavenger Hunt

• 🎟️ In unrelated news, the musical "Hamilton" is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Broadway with a city-wide scavenger hunt.
• 📱 Fans can download the "Ham app" and visit 12 locations to find clues for a chance to win tickets.
• 📸 Participants need to post photos from three locations to enter the contest, which runs through August 24th.