Mark Twain News

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo, L.A.

Khalidi's TENNIS IN NABLUS Ends Its Run at Alliance Theatre on Feb. 21

Piano-playing political satirist Mark Russell returns to Ford's Theatre with material ripped from today's headlines in One Man. One Piano. One Nation. Indivisible. from February 17 to 20, 2010.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre will present Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with music and lyrics by Nashville legend Roger Miller. Like Tennessee Rep, Big River-winner of seven Tony Awards--celebrates its 25th anniversary this season. Big River runs March 20 - April 10 at TPAC's Johnson Theater.

Rover Dramawerks is pleased to present the regional premiere of A Murder, A Mystery & A Marriage, with book and lyrics by Aaron Posner and music by James Sugg, opening on Thursday, March 4.

NYC DISCOVERY TOURS PUBLIC TOUR Schedule, through March 2010 including St. Patricks and St. Josephs Weekend.

One of the most beloved characters of American literature comes to life in the exuberant musical, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. A pop rock Broadway version of Mark Twain's semi-autobiographical novel is presented by Maurer Productions OnStage Fridays, Mar. 12 and 19 at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, Mar. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sundays, Mar. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m.

Piano-playing political satirist Mark Russell returns to Ford's Theatre with material ripped from today's headlines in One Man. One Piano. One Nation. Indivisible. from February 17 to 20, 2010.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present post-show discussions following select performances of NEIGHBORS, the second play of the 2009-2010 Public LAB season.

Theater for the New City's special production of 'Duet for Solo Voice' by David Scott Milton will close on February 14, 2010.

Formed in 2006, Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile are already playing to sold-out crowds around the world. Composed of five young and fiercely talented musicians-Chris Thile (mandolin), Gabe Witcher (fiddle), Chris Eldridge (guitar), Noam Pikelny (banjo), and Paul Kowert (bass)-the band has captured the attention of music lovers across several genres.

Continuing its commitment to new work and diverse voices, Kansas City Repertory Theatre will stage the Midwest premiere of Broke-ology, by Kansas City, Kansas native Nathan Louis Jackson, February 19-March 21 at Copaken Stage, located at 13th and Walnut streets in the H&R Block World Headquarters.

WeildWorks is pleased to announce the New York Premiere of Fêtes de la Nuit, Charles L. Mee's sexy meditation on lust, beauty and the divine experience of love.

NYC DISCOVERY TOURS PUBLIC TOUR releases their schedule through March 2010 including Grand Central Birthday Bash, Valentines Weekend, St. Patricks and St. Josephs Weekend.

WeildWorks is pleased to announce the New York Premiere of Fêtes de la Nuit, Charles L. Mee's sexy meditation on lust, beauty and the divine experience of love. Fêtes de la Nuit is directed and choreographed by Kim Weild, who incorporates American Sign Language into a production that features three Deaf actors.

The New York Post's PAGE SIX is reporting today in their 'We hear...' column that 'That Billy Crystal has grossed $21 million with two tours of his one-man show, '700 Sundays,' and might bring it back to Broadway'.

The year 2010 marks the 175th anniversary of Mark Twain's birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.

OlentagyMusic is pleased to announce the US premiere production of American-born Melbourne actor Chris Wallace?s The Mark Twain You Don?t Know for a three-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway?s Richmond Shepard Theatre (309 East 26th Street).

What happens when a group of poor artists stage the death of a friend to drive up the price of his paintings? A fake funeral, cross-dressing, and lovers' deceptions, to name a few.