Mark Twain
Also Credited As: Samuel Clemens
Birth Place: Florida, MO, USA
Latest News on Mark Twain:
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Atlanta's Winter 2026 Top Theatre Shows (Feb 5, 2026)
Actors Theatre of Indiana to Present AN EVENING WITH JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY (Feb 3, 2026)
The World Premiere Of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY Comes To East Lansing (Jan 30, 2026)
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Atlanta's Winter 2026 Top Theatre Shows (Feb 5, 2026)
Actors Theatre of Indiana to Present AN EVENING WITH JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY (Feb 3, 2026)
The World Premiere Of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY Comes To East Lansing (Jan 30, 2026)
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Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Conan O'Brien Mark Twain Prize Special
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-29 13:36:21
Video: Watch Idina Menzel Perform as Adam Sandler's 'Opera Man' From SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Michael Major - 2023-03-27 09:27:01
BWW Interview: DONNA MURPHY on MRS. ASTOR at The Mark Twain House & Museum
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - 2022-04-01 17:52:57
Video Flashback: Paper Mill Explores the Words of Mark Twain in 1997
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-10 06:16:45
VIDEO: Pass the Time with a Medley from Liza Minnelli & Carol Burnett!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-26 16:13:50
TV: Highlights From From A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL At Goodspeed Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-12-10 21:43:55
VIDEO: First Look At 'Carry On' From A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL At Goodspeed Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-11-20 22:34:01
VIDEO: Carol Burnett Receives the Inaugural Carol Burnett Award at the GOLDEN GLOBES
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-01-06 22:18:37
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Out and About' From Goodspeed's A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Alan Henry - 2018-12-17 17:02:03
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Goodspeed's A Connecticut Christmas Carol
by Alan Henry - 2018-12-05 15:37:31
TV: Bard + Bernhardt= Broadway! Janet McTeer & Company Celebrate Opening Night of BERNHARDT/HAMLET
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-09-26 11:35:52
TV: Watch Highlights of Janet McTeer & Company in BERNHARDT/HAMLET on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-09-24 13:04:50
TV: What Is BERNHARDT/HAMLET All About? Janet McTeer & Company Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-08-11 09:00:51
VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at TEVYE SERVED RAW at the Playroom Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-19 11:00:49
VIDEO: Carol Burnett Talks Her Iconic Variety Show & Netflix Series on TODAY
by Macon Prickett - 2018-05-24 08:11:44
VIDEO: Carol Burnett Discusses Women in Comedy & More on CONAN
by Macon Prickett - 2018-05-22 11:55:33
VIDEO: Carol Burnett Shares On Stage Mishaps & More on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
by Macon Prickett - 2018-05-11 12:40:52
News
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Atlanta's Winter 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Feb 5, 2026
Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include
by Team BWW - Feb 5, 2026
Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include
Actors Theatre of Indiana to Present AN EVENING WITH JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
A new play by local playwright Keith Miller, centered on a famous Hoosier poet, will be presented this February at The Tarkington Theater, with proceeds benefiting The Riley Foundation.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
A new play by local playwright Keith Miller, centered on a famous Hoosier poet, will be presented this February at The Tarkington Theater, with proceeds benefiting The Riley Foundation.
The World Premiere Of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY Comes To East Lansing
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
Wharton Center will host the world premiere of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY: a powerfully moving, one-woman drama set at Monticello in the days before Thomas Jefferson's death, written by East Lansing resident Sandra Seaton.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
Wharton Center will host the world premiere of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY: a powerfully moving, one-woman drama set at Monticello in the days before Thomas Jefferson's death, written by East Lansing resident Sandra Seaton.
Write Out Loud Receives $25K Grant From NEA For American Literary Heroes Project
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Write Out Loud is the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Write Out Loud is the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes.
MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Introduces Digital Lottery for $30 Tickets
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Performing Arts Fort Worth announced a digital lottery for MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!, offering tickets at $30. This initiative provides an affordable option for audiences to experience the acclaimed one-man show.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Performing Arts Fort Worth announced a digital lottery for MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!, offering tickets at $30. This initiative provides an affordable option for audiences to experience the acclaimed one-man show.
Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Appoints New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2026
SEO blurb: Douglas Laustsen has been named Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. The arts administrator brings experience in nonprofit leadership, music education, and community engagement.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2026
SEO blurb: Douglas Laustsen has been named Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. The arts administrator brings experience in nonprofit leadership, music education, and community engagement.
CAFC Welcomes New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The Board of Directors of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) has named Douglas Laustsen as Executive Director, effective January 20, 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The Board of Directors of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) has named Douglas Laustsen as Executive Director, effective January 20, 2026. Learn more here!
Tickets to MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! With Richard Thomas at Bass Hall on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
Tickets are on sale now for Mark Twain Tonight! starring Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas, who was last seen on the Bass Hall stage in 2023 as Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
Tickets are on sale now for Mark Twain Tonight! starring Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas, who was last seen on the Bass Hall stage in 2023 as Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird.
TOM SAWYER To Open At Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will present The Adventures of Tom Saywer. This musical adaptation follows mischievous Tom Sawyer who unexpectedly stumbles into a mystery with hidden treasure, new friends, and a deadly foe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will present The Adventures of Tom Saywer. This musical adaptation follows mischievous Tom Sawyer who unexpectedly stumbles into a mystery with hidden treasure, new friends, and a deadly foe.
The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Series Unveils 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Series is a season of plays mounted by local theater companies, performing arts organizations and individuals.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Series is a season of plays mounted by local theater companies, performing arts organizations and individuals.
Review: MARK TWAIN TONIGHT at Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Dec 21, 2025
'Mark Twain Tonight!' is a captivating one-man play developed by the talented Hal Holbrook. This show allows the audience to witness Mark Twain himself performing a dramatic reading of excerpts from his work, with a special emphasis on the humorous aspects.
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Dec 21, 2025
'Mark Twain Tonight!' is a captivating one-man play developed by the talented Hal Holbrook. This show allows the audience to witness Mark Twain himself performing a dramatic reading of excerpts from his work, with a special emphasis on the humorous aspects.
Meet the Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!
Lea Salonga, Straight No Chaser, Jeremy Piven, Ali Siddiq, and More Come to The Kravis Center in December
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present a full month of programming in December, including performances by Lea Salonga, Straight No Chaser, Jeremy Piven, Ali Siddiq, and the multimedia work The Just and the Blind.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present a full month of programming in December, including performances by Lea Salonga, Straight No Chaser, Jeremy Piven, Ali Siddiq, and the multimedia work The Just and the Blind.
Carol Burnett Launches Scholarship at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
Carol Burnett has funded a scholarship at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. The scholarship will support undergraduate students in the school’s Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
Carol Burnett has funded a scholarship at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. The scholarship will support undergraduate students in the school’s Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program.
Jay Leno Returns To bergenPAC This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Don't miss 'An Evening with Jay Leno,' a one-night-only stand-up comedy show featuring the legendary comedian. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Don't miss 'An Evening with Jay Leno,' a one-night-only stand-up comedy show featuring the legendary comedian. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
State Theatre New Jersey And George Street Playhouse Launch New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey and George Street Playhouse have announced the launch of the New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass, a new ticketing option designed to give audiences the freedom to experience the best of both theaters with significant savings and flexibility.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey and George Street Playhouse have announced the launch of the New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass, a new ticketing option designed to give audiences the freedom to experience the best of both theaters with significant savings and flexibility.
Richard Thomas in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Comes to State Theatre New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey will present Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! By Hal Holbrook in November. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey will present Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! By Hal Holbrook in November. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
IAMA Theatre Company Names 2025"26 Emerging Playwrights Lab Members
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
IAMA Theatre Company, recognized for developing innovative and boundary-pushing new work, has announced the members of its 2025–26 IAMA Emerging Playwrights Lab, led by Lab alumnus Nicholas Pilapil.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
IAMA Theatre Company, recognized for developing innovative and boundary-pushing new work, has announced the members of its 2025–26 IAMA Emerging Playwrights Lab, led by Lab alumnus Nicholas Pilapil.
Richard Thomas to Star in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Emmy-Award Winning Actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight!, coming to BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Emmy-Award Winning Actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight!, coming to BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Little Fish Theatre to Present Molly Smith Metzler's CRY IT OUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
Little Fish Theatre will continue its 2025-26 season with Cry It Out, Molly Smith Metzler's deeply funny and painfully honest exploration of early parenthood. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
Little Fish Theatre will continue its 2025-26 season with Cry It Out, Molly Smith Metzler's deeply funny and painfully honest exploration of early parenthood. Learn more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Mark Twain written?
Mark Twain has written 11 shows including The Prince and the Pauper (Source Material), A Yankee At The Court Of King Arthur (Source Material), Livin' the Life (Source Material), Maggie May (Author), The Apple Tree (Source Material), The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Source Material), Pudd'nhead Wilson (Source Material), The Prince and the Pauper (Source Material), Big River (Source Material), MARK-TWAIN-TONIGHT (Source Material), Is He Dead? (Playwright).
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