Comedian Meg Stalter reflects on her 10-week Broadway run as Mary Todd Lincoln and her recent Emmy nomination for her role in 'Hacks'.

Comedian Meg Stalter is currently starring as Mary Todd Lincoln in the Broadway production of Cole Escola’s “Oh, Mary!.” Her 10-week run concludes in September, following performances by Maya Rudolph, Jinkx Monsoon, and Escola. Stalter, who recently earned her first Emmy nomination for her role as Kayla in the final season of “Hacks,” is set to be succeeded in the Broadway role by Bowen Yang next month.

Portraying Mary Todd Lincoln

Stalter describes her interpretation of the character as particularly youthful and bratty, noting that she incorporates specific physical choices like "tongue choreography." She auditioned for the role after seeing Jinkx Monsoon perform it, stating that she felt a strong connection to the character's love of performing. Regarding the transition to Bowen Yang, Stalter expressed that she has not offered him advice because she believes he will be "perfect" in the role.

Cooking and Brand Partnership

Outside of her Broadway schedule, Stalter has partnered with the food brand Knorr for its "Ultimate Chicken Roast" campaign. She participated in a promotional event in New York earlier this month alongside chef Sohla El-Waylly. Stalter noted that she has recently taken up home cooking as a hobby and uses Knorr products to help manage her meals while maintaining the energy required for her eight-show-a-week Broadway schedule.