‘Oh, Mary!’ to Air on HBO in 2027: Everything You Need to Know About the Play’s TV Debut

Broadway’s hit sensation Oh, Mary! is heading to HBO as the play sets its television debut for 2027. The official debut of the play will air on both HBO and HBO Max, making way for Cole Escola to helm the titular role as Mary Todd Lincoln in their Tony Award-winning play.

Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the special presentation, including when it’s likely to arrive, who else will feature in the recording, and what fans can anticipate if they haven’t been able to check out the acclaimed play on Broadway. Scroll down for a closer look and stay tuned for updates in the weeks ahead.

When will Oh, Mary! premiere on HBO?

Oh, Mary! hasn’t set a premiere date on HBO yet, beyond 2027 as an arrival year. Meanwhile, when it does air on HBO, fans can also stream the presentation on HBO Max. Stay tuned for further updates as we await an exact date drop.

Who stars in Oh, Mary!?

Oh, Mary!‘s taped presentation will feature playwright Cole Escola in the leading role as Mary Todd Lincoln, with fellow cast members including Giles Terera as Mary’s Husband, Bianca Leigh as Mary’s Chaperone, Tony Macht as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant, and Michael Urie as Mary’s Teacher.

Does Oh, Mary! have a trailer?

There is no trailer for the performance, but HBO did release this fun teaser featuring Cole Escola in character. Check it out here:

What is Oh, Mary! about?

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. As the logline teases, “unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound” in the 80-minute one-act play that examines the dreams and forgotten life of Mrs. Lincoln “through the lens of an idiot.”

Originally debuting in January 2024 Off Broadway, Oh, Mary! eventually transferred to the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway in July of that year, where it became the first show in the theater’s 121-year history to gross over one million dollars in a single week. The show continues to dominate on Broadway and launched in London’s West End back in December 2025. The show’s North American tour kicks off this September 2026.

The live-capture performance fans will see on-screen is from the July 28, 2026 performance that took place at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End.

What has been said about Oh, Mary! on HBO?

Regarding the special HBO presentation, Escola said, “I’m so happy to share this show with a wider audience and spread Oh, Mary! Knowing about Oh, Mary! is the first step in getting rid of it.”

HBO Programming’s Executive Vice President of Late Night and Specials, Nina Rosenstein, added, “Some shows stay with you long after you’ve seen them. Oh, Mary! is one of them. It’s 80 minutes of meticulously choreographed chaos…so wildly original that everyone who sees it immediately needs someone else to see it too. Cole has pulled off the almost impossible…they created a comedy that feels completely unlike anything else, while making it look effortless. We’re so incredibly proud to welcome Cole Escola and Sam Pinkleton’s Oh, Mary! to HBO.”

Who makes Oh, Mary!?

Oh, Mary!‘s special presentation is directed by Sam Pinkleton, who also directed the Broadway production. The live capture is executive produced by writer and star Cole Escola as well as Alex Bach, Daniel Powell, Carlee Briglia, Mike Lavoe, Kevin McCollum, and Lucas McMahon.

Oh, Mary!, TV Premiere, 2027, HBO and HBO Max