Video Alert! Keala Settle as Mary Todd Lincoln in Mrs. President – New trailer

The first trailer is out, featuring The Greatest Showman star Keala Settle as Mary Lincoln in Mrs. President.

Mrs. President is now playing at the Charing Cross Theatre in London until 8 March 2026.

Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman, Sister Act) stars in this psychological drama about the turbulent inner world, passions and ambitions of Mary Lincoln, America’s First Lady.

Keala is joined by Hal Fowler (Les Misérables, Aspects of Love) as Mathew Brady – the forefather of photojournalism and also one of the earliest celebrity/portraiture photographers in American history.

Video: Keala Settle in Mrs President

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Written by John Ransom Philips, the role of Mary Lincoln is a rare non-singing role for Keala Settle, who is currently starring in musical comedy Dracapella at the Park Theatre until 17 January. She is most famous for appearing in major movie The Greatest Showman, which is heading to the stage this year.

What’s the story of Mrs. President? Set in the aftermath of 1865 and following the assassination of her husband, Mary (Keala Settle) is a woman under siege, suffering from immense grief, struggling with her mental health, vilified by society and in the media. She seeks out Brady (Hal Fowler) to help her redefine her public image, a mission which ultimately results in a journey of self-discovery.

Mrs. President was first staged in London last year, and has been rewritten and reinvented for this new production. Bronagh Lagan (Cruise, Flowers for Mrs Harris) returns to direct.

Plan your trip to see Mrs President

Theatre: Charing Cross Theatre, London
Booking until: 8 March 2026
Performance schedule: Tuesday to Saturday evenings and Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday matinees
Running time: 90 minutes (no interval)
Age range: Recommended for ages 12+
Tickets: View our ticket hub for Mrs President with live availability >