Mark Twain News

The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with Tony Award winning actor, Norbert Leo Butz, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).

Actor Byron Jennings has been selected, along with actress Lauren Ambrose, to receive a 2007 Joe A. Callaway Award for his performance as Bastien Andre in Is He Dead?

The world premiere production of Is He Dead?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, officially opened Sunday, December 9 at the Lyceum Theatre.

The world premiere production of Is He Dead?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, officially opens Sunday, December 9 at the Lyceum Theatre.

Save 45% on Broadway's most hilarious new comedy! Is He Dead?

Steppenwolf Theatre Company launches its 2008 Traffic Series in January with two events: An Intimate Evening with David Sedaris, January 8 - 13, 2008 in the Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre and The PocketBook Monologues, January 14, 2008 in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre

The world premiere production of Is He Dead?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, will officially open at the Lyceum Theatre on Sunday, December 9.

Broadway is back in business and the producers of Is He Dead? are pleased to offer four special performances for playgoers to see this new, highly anticipated Broadway play for only $26.50

THE BROADWAY STAGEHANDS STRIKE OF 2007 HAS OFFICIALLY COME TO AN END! BroadwayWorld offers the most comprehensive information to guide theatre-fans through the mayhem of rescheduled events and ticket information.

The world premiere production of Is He Dead?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, resumes performances on Thursday, November 29 at the Lyceum Theatre. Opening night is now set for Sunday, December 9.

Classic Stage Company will present Tony Award-winning actor Richard Easton and Jeremy Strong in the world premiere of New Jerusalem, a new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award-winner Walter Bobbie, for a limited engagement from Friday, December 28 through Sunday, February 3 at Classic Stage Company; Opening January 13 with Fyvush Finkel, David Garrison, Jenn Harris, Michael Izquierdo and Natalia Payne.

Is He Dead?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, begins performances Thursday, November 8 at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre

The Celebrity Series of Boston presented the humorist and best-selling author at Symphony Hall where he made his own kind of music

The highly-anticipated Pittsburgh premiere of Plaid Tidings at the CLO Cabaret previews next Thursday, November 8 and opens Wednesday, November 14 for its limited run. The original cast from Forever Plaid, the show that opened the CLO Cabaret, is back to perform their harmonious melodies in a show that is sure to lift your Holiday spirit.

Greasy Joan kicks off their 12th Season with a haunting set of ghost stories; presenting the classic Halloween chills and thrills of Edgar Allen Poe, Mark Twain, and Oscar Wilde brought to (after)life by Greasy Joan actors, directed by Cecile D. Keenan on Friday October 26 at 7PM.

A look at 'The Ritz', 'A Feminine Ending' and Kristin Chenoweth 's latest honor.

The cast and creative team of the world premiere Broadway-bound play Is He Dead?, a new comedy by Mark Twain, held a press meet and greet at the New 42nd Street Studios, New York City, on October 17, 2007. The play will open at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on November 29. Previews begin on November 8.

Very rarely does an opportunity come along for an actor to delight in something old and something new at the same time. New York stage mega-man, Norbert Leo Butz - already with a slew of original roles under his belt - gets that very honor in Is He Dead? a newly discovered and adapted Mark Twain play, heading to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre in November.

I sat with Brian Stokes Mitchell on the lobby steps of Carnegie Hall, where one week from tonight, he will make his solo debut on the world's most famous stage with a 42-piece orchestra. Here's what he had to say...

Rehearsals begin today for IS HE DEAD?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore. The play will open at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on November 29. Previews begin on November 8.