HBO has announced that a live capture of the award-winning stage comedy 'Oh, Mary!' will debut on the network and stream on HBO Max in 2027. The production is a filmed recording of a July 28, 2026, performance held at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End.
Written by and starring Cole Escola, the dark comedy reimagines Mary Todd Lincoln as a cabaret singer in the weeks leading up to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The production is directed by Sam Pinkleton. The cast for the filmed version includes Escola reprising the title role, alongside Giles Terera, Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht, and Michael Urie.
The play has received significant critical acclaim, including Tony Awards for Escola and Pinkleton, as well as an Olivier Award for its London production.
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Cole Escola · HBO · Mary Todd Lincoln · Sam Pinkleton · Trafalgar Theatre
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- [● 3 SOURCES] HBO will debut a live capture of the stage comedy 'Oh, Mary!' in 2027. deadline.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cole Escola wrote the play and stars in the role of Mary Todd Lincoln. deadline.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The production is a filmed capture of a July 28, 2026, performance at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End. deadline.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sam Pinkleton directed the play for both stage and screen. deadline.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The play will be available to stream on HBO Max in 2027. deadline.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The dark comedy focuses on Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks preceding Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. deadline.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com