Speaking of Saturday Night Live alums, we have a truly special announcement to make.  Maya Rudolph will be the latest person to take on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary!.  “Oh, Mary! is the funniest play I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot of plays, you’d be surprised.  It’s such an honor to play the role of Mary, especially after so many iconic Marys have come before me.  So making my Broadway debut in the role of a lifetime – as a miserable, suffocated, alcoholic woman – is a real dream come true,” said Maya.  She begins her run on April 28^th and will stay with the show for eight weeks, ending on June 20^th. 

Not to be outdone, Chicago has announced its latest cast changes.  Currently in the revolving door of Roxie Hart is Whitney Leavitt, from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.  She will soon be reunited with her partner from Dancing with the Stars, Mark Ballas.  He will take on the role of Billy Flynn for a limited four-week run starting on April 5^th.  Ballas previously played Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway and for portions of the national tour, and returned to the Great White Way playing Charlie in Kinky Boots.  I actually think Chicago will be his sweet spot – especially if they give Billy a tad more dancing than usual.