Mark Twain
Also Credited As: Samuel Clemens
Birth Place: Florida, MO, USA
Latest News on Mark Twain:
Carol Burnett Launches Scholarship at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (Nov 10, 2025)
Jay Leno Returns To bergenPAC This Month (Nov 7, 2025)
State Theatre New Jersey And George Street Playhouse Launch New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass (Oct 29, 2025)
Carol Burnett Launches Scholarship at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (Nov 10, 2025)
Jay Leno Returns To bergenPAC This Month (Nov 7, 2025)
State Theatre New Jersey And George Street Playhouse Launch New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass (Oct 29, 2025)
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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
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!
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.
Interview: Paul Iacono & Marc Kudisch on GOTHAM ROGUES Batman Parody Musical at Joe's Pub
by Brett Singer - Oct 22, 2025
GOTHAM ROGUES: THE UNAUTHORIZED BATMAN PARODY MUSICAL will play for one night only on Monday October 27. Read a conversation with writers and co-stars Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch.
by Brett Singer - Oct 22, 2025
GOTHAM ROGUES: THE UNAUTHORIZED BATMAN PARODY MUSICAL will play for one night only on Monday October 27. Read a conversation with writers and co-stars Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch.
PIVOT World Premiere and More Set for Rivendell 30th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has unveiled its 30th Anniversary Season of new plays written by women, and its annual new play festival. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has unveiled its 30th Anniversary Season of new plays written by women, and its annual new play festival. See the full lineup here!
TENTS Comes to The Tank Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
This November, The Tank will present Tents, a gripping new play by Sean David DeMers (Faculty Portrait, Encapsulated, The Suicide of Mark Twain). Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
This November, The Tank will present Tents, a gripping new play by Sean David DeMers (Faculty Portrait, Encapsulated, The Suicide of Mark Twain). Learn more here!
Video: Richard Thomas Opens Up About the Joy of Playing Mark Twain Today
by Joey Mervis - Oct 4, 2025
Emmy-Award Winning actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight! on stages across North America, bringing along Twain's wry humor and irreverent observations in this legendary one-man show. Watch in this video to learn about how he's approached playing the iconic author on stage.
by Joey Mervis - Oct 4, 2025
Emmy-Award Winning actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight! on stages across North America, bringing along Twain's wry humor and irreverent observations in this legendary one-man show. Watch in this video to learn about how he's approached playing the iconic author on stage.
Cast Set For AN EVENING WITH JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
The cast of ATI's LAB SERIES premiering this October is small but mighty. This new play explores how a simple country poet, born in Greenfield, IN, became one of the best-selling authors of his time.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
The cast of ATI's LAB SERIES premiering this October is small but mighty. This new play explores how a simple country poet, born in Greenfield, IN, became one of the best-selling authors of his time.
Actors Theatre of Indiana Lab Series To Present AN EVENING WITH JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
Actors Theatre of Indiana’s LAB Series returns this fall with An Evening with James Whitcomb Riley, a new play by Keith Miller that explores the life and legacy of the beloved Hoosier poet
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
Actors Theatre of Indiana’s LAB Series returns this fall with An Evening with James Whitcomb Riley, a new play by Keith Miller that explores the life and legacy of the beloved Hoosier poet
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.
Theatre Aspen Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Solo Flights Festival Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
Theatre Aspen has revealed the two grant recipients from the 2025 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the recipients and about the Fund here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
Theatre Aspen has revealed the two grant recipients from the 2025 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the recipients and about the Fund here!
Photos: HUCKA World Premiere Opens at The Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025
Silver Glass Productions will present the world premiere of HUCKA, written and directed by Suzanne Willett, now running through September 21 at The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street in New York City. Inspired by Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, HUCKA will examine the idea of safe spaces. See photos of the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025
Silver Glass Productions will present the world premiere of HUCKA, written and directed by Suzanne Willett, now running through September 21 at The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street in New York City. Inspired by Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, HUCKA will examine the idea of safe spaces. See photos of the show.
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.
Interview: Mary Bensel Talks 2025-2026 Season at Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Aug 14, 2025
Last year when we last met up with Mary Benzel, Executive Director at Van Wezel, Sarasota had just gone through a couple of terrible storms, with the Van Wezel having been tragically affected by the flooding.
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Aug 14, 2025
Last year when we last met up with Mary Benzel, Executive Director at Van Wezel, Sarasota had just gone through a couple of terrible storms, with the Van Wezel having been tragically affected by the flooding.
Margaret Cho, Marc Kudisch and More to be Featured in Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Theatre Aspen has revealed the six new works selected for the sixth annual Solo Flights Festival, the yearly developmental festival of one-person shows bringing lauded creatives to the Aspen area. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Theatre Aspen has revealed the six new works selected for the sixth annual Solo Flights Festival, the yearly developmental festival of one-person shows bringing lauded creatives to the Aspen area. 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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