Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook is an actor, director whose BroadwayWorld credits include MARK-TWAIN-TONIGHT, An American Daughter, and Mark Twain Tonight!. Awards include Tony Awards for Mark Twain Tonight! (1966).
Date of Birth: February 17, 1925 (101)
Birth Place: Cleveland, OH, USA
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Adam [Replacement], Captain Sanjar [Replacement], Flip, the Prince, Charming [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Don Quixote (Cervantes) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
The Twentieth Anniversary Production, 1965
The Gentleman Caller [Replacement]
[Broadway]
1964
Quentin (Alternate) [Replacement], Quentin [Replacement], Reverend Haley Barnes
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Hal Holbrook, Mark Twain Tonight!
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Drama Desk Awards - 1959 - Best Performance
Hal Holbrook, Mark Twain Tonight
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Obie Awards - 1959 - Special Citation
Hal Holbrook, Mark Twain Tonight!
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1959 - Special Citation
Hal Holbrook, Mark Twain Tonight!
Videos
VIDEO: Cecily Strong and Bowen Yang Perform in a Cabaret at The Duplex on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Stephi Wild - 2020-12-06 10:47:50
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the 4K Restoration of John Carpenter's THE FOG
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News
Richard Thomas to Star in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! in Jacksonville
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight! at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts as part of the FSCJ Artist Series Beyond Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight! at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts as part of the FSCJ Artist Series Beyond Broadway.
MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! to Bring Richard Thomas to CAPA's Palace Theatre May 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Richard Thomas will star in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! at Columbus' Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 8, 2027. Tickets, starting at $39.50, go on sale Friday, October 21.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Richard Thomas will star in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! at Columbus' Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 8, 2027. Tickets, starting at $39.50, go on sale Friday, October 21.
MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Will Come to the Washington Pavilion in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Mark Twain Tonight! will come to the Washington Pavilion next year, starring Richard Thomas. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Mark Twain Tonight! will come to the Washington Pavilion next year, starring Richard Thomas. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here.
Party of One: Broadway’s Solo Show Takeover
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026
Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century. Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026
Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century. Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life.
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.
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.
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.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 17, 2025
Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car accident. As a result, he jumps on a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. Yet, he finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life, and love, beyond his wildest dreams.
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 17, 2025
Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car accident. As a result, he jumps on a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. Yet, he finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life, and love, beyond his wildest dreams.
Lea Salonga, Straight No Chaser, Jeremy Piven, Ali Siddiq, and More Come to The Kravis Center in December
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 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 1, 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.
State Theatre New Jersey And George Street Playhouse Launch New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 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 28, 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!
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.
BWW Q&A: Willow Becker Talks Richard Thomas in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! at Covey Center for the Arts
by Joshua Wright - Oct 23, 2025
Mark Twain Tonight!, is a Tony Award-winning one-man show in which finds the noted author presenting a dramatic recitation of his various writings. Starring Richard Thomas, Broadway alumnus of Our Town and television star of The Waltons, brings this giant character to life in a stage experience full of laughs, introspection, and good old-fashioned fun.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 23, 2025
Mark Twain Tonight!, is a Tony Award-winning one-man show in which finds the noted author presenting a dramatic recitation of his various writings. Starring Richard Thomas, Broadway alumnus of Our Town and television star of The Waltons, brings this giant character to life in a stage experience full of laughs, introspection, and good old-fashioned fun.
The Brown Theatre Celebrates Centennial Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
For a century, the Brown Theatre has been raising curtains and making history. On October 5, Louisville's oldest operating theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
For a century, the Brown Theatre has been raising curtains and making history. On October 5, Louisville's oldest operating theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Review: MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! at National Theatre
by Mary Lincer - Sep 22, 2025
According to an interview Richard Thomas gave to DC Theater Arts, Hal Holbrook's estate asked him to consider playing Mark Twain in the one-man show that Holbrook compiled for himself back in 1954 when he was 29. Their idea was a good one; after a brief stop in DC, this excellent production has moved on to North Carolina.
by Mary Lincer - Sep 22, 2025
According to an interview Richard Thomas gave to DC Theater Arts, Hal Holbrook's estate asked him to consider playing Mark Twain in the one-man show that Holbrook compiled for himself back in 1954 when he was 29. Their idea was a good one; after a brief stop in DC, this excellent production has moved on to North Carolina.
MERRY WIVES & More Lead Washington, DC's September 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Sep 10, 2025
Washington, DC 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 September 2025 include Merry Wives and more.
by Team BWW - Sep 10, 2025
Washington, DC 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 September 2025 include Merry Wives and more.
Performance Added For Richard Thomas in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford will host the first production of the new national tour of Mark Twain Tonight! written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook featuring Emmy Award-winner Richard Thomas.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford will host the first production of the new national tour of Mark Twain Tonight! written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook featuring Emmy Award-winner Richard Thomas.
SPAMALOT and More Set for State Theatre New Jersey's 2025-26 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey has the largest and most extensive Broadway show season in New Jersey, featuring Spamalot and many more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey has the largest and most extensive Broadway show season in New Jersey, featuring Spamalot and many more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Richard Thomas Will Lead MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! at TheaterWorks Hartford
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford will host the first production of the new national tour of Mark Twain Tonight! written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook featuring Emmy Award-winner Richard Thomas.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
TheaterWorks Hartford will host the first production of the new national tour of Mark Twain Tonight! written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook featuring Emmy Award-winner Richard Thomas.
Richard Thomas in Hal Holbrook's MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! And More Set for Bass Performance Hall 2025-2026 Popular Entertainment Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2025
Bass Performance Hall will welcome six new shows to Fort Worth as part of the Irwin Steel Popular Entertainment Series. This lineup sees the return of many Fort Worth favorites with a variety of musical genres, plus an evening of drama and comedy.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2025
Bass Performance Hall will welcome six new shows to Fort Worth as part of the Irwin Steel Popular Entertainment Series. This lineup sees the return of many Fort Worth favorites with a variety of musical genres, plus an evening of drama and comedy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Hal Holbrook been in?
Hal Holbrook has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
How many West End shows has Hal Holbrook been in?
Hal Holbrook has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Hal Holbrook been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight!, Best Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight! and Special Citation (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight!.
What awards has Hal Holbrook won?
Hal Holbrook won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Mark Twain Tonight!. He also received the Drama Desk Award for Best Performance for Mark Twain Tonight. Additionally, Holbrook earned a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for Mark Twain Tonight! and a Special Citation from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production.
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