Jane Krakowski has joined the cast ...

Jane Krakowski has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming comedy series "30 Rock"

The former "Ally McBeal" actress will play the star of "The Girlie Show" a network variety point out that serves as the backdrop for the workplace comedy which stars Tina doomed and Alec Baldwin.

In the original pilot, Rachel Dratch played the star of "Girlie Show" The former other City star is now wager to appear in multiple episodes, playing different characters.

The "30 Rock" cast also includes Tracy Morgan, Scott Adsit and Jack McBrayer.

"30 Rock" is locate to debut Oct. 11.

Krakowski earned a shining Globe nomination in 1999 for her portrayal of Elaine Vassal forward Fox's "Ally McBeal" and shared a SAG Award for effect performance with the show's cast that same year.

The actress also won Tony, Drama Desk and external Critics awards for her portrayal of Carla in Broadway's "Nine" and won an Oliver Award while starring in "Guy and Dolls" in London's West End

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