Meg Stalter Dishes on Wrapping 'Oh, Mary!' Broadway Stint and Prepping for the Emmys

Meg Stalter has been dominating the summer stage, bringing her signature brand of chaotic comedy to Broadway. The breakout star has been keeping up an intense schedule of eight performances a week, taking on the lead role of a delightfully unhinged Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola’s hit production *Oh, Mary!*. Stalter joined a star-studded lineage of performers associated with the raucous theater piece. The character has previously been brought to life by playwright Cole Escola, drag icon Jinkx Monsoon, and comedy veteran Maya Rudolph. Stalter’s stint as the eccentric historical figure has kept audiences roaring throughout her 10-week engagement, which is officially set to end in September.

Even with a demanding eight-show weekly calendar, Stalter is already turning her attention to prime-time television’s biggest night. The actress confirmed that her outfit planning for the upcoming Emmy Awards is officially in full swing. She is putting together her red-carpet appearance in tandem with her *Hacks* co-creator and co-star Paul W. Downs, promising that the fashion moment is currently "in the works." Given her standout work on *Hacks*, Stalter’s red-carpet appearances are always highly anticipated by fashion fans and comedy loyalists alike. Collaborating with Downs ensures that her ensemble will match the bold, cheeky personality that fans have come to love from her screen roles and live comedy sets.

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Along with stage performances and award show fittings, Stalter has also been leaning into her role as a comedy industry staple, passing along advice to *Saturday Night Live* standout Bowen Yang. As two of the most prominent young voices in modern comedy, the pair share a close dynamic as they navigate high-profile TV projects, live shows, and busy industry seasons. With her stage run wrapping up this September, Stalter is preparing to close out an exceptionally busy chapter before taking over the award show circuit. Between her acclaimed run in *Oh, Mary!* and her upcoming red carpet arrival alongside Paul W. Downs, the comedian shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.