Jane Krakowski is an American actress and singer best known for her comedic roles on television. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Jenna Maroney on the NBC series *30 Rock*, a role for which she received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Her other notable television work includes Elaine Vassal on *Ally McBeal* and Jacqueline White on *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt*, the latter earning her an additional Emmy nomination.
Krakowski has recently been in the news due to her prominent role in the Broadway production *Oh, Mary!*, where she portrays Mary Todd Lincoln. The performance has garnered significant media attention for its comedic take on the historical figure and has been widely praised for generating big laughs from audiences.
Her current Broadway engagement has also led to several recent television appearances and interviews to discuss the inspirations behind her character and her collaboration with co-stars. In a separate, more humorous news item, the actress made a remark about her own mortality in relation to electric bikes, which was picked up by various media outlets.
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- Jane Krakowski To Talk OH, MARY! on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS - BroadwayWorld.com 2025-11-15 06:25 · BroadwayWorld.com
- Jane Krakowski on the Inspirations Behind Her Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! (One's a Muppet) - Playbill 2025-11-14 05:00 · Playbill
- Friends Jane Krakowski and Cheyenne Jackson Talk All Things Oh, Mary! - Broadway Direct 2025-11-12 02:00 · Broadway Direct
- How ‘30 Rock’ Helped Jane Krakowski and Cheyenne Jackson Prepare for Broadway’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ - Variety 2025-11-07 16:00 · Variety
- Jane Krakowski Walks Through Her Iconic Broadway Resume, From Oh, Mary! to Her Tony-Winning Role in Nine - Broadway Shows 2025-10-30 15:00 · Broadway Shows
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- Jane Krakowski Extends Broadway Run in ‘Oh, Mary!’ Through 2026 - TicketNews 2025-10-23 05:31 · TicketNews
- Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson and John-Andrew Morrison extend ‘Oh, Mary!’ run - Broadway News 2025-10-20 15:00 · Broadway News