Mark Twain News

Laurence Olivier nominated actor, Frank Ferrante, will mark his 40th consecutive year in the role of comedy legend Groucho Marx with a staged performance of An Evening With Groucho at Chicago‘s Teatro ZinZanni.

 The Warner Theatre has announced that the legendary Jay Leno will be performing live in November. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!

State Theatre New Jersey has announced its 2025-26 Broadway Season, featuring seven fantastic shows. The 2025-26 Season will feature Tony Award-winning hits, Broadway fan favorites, and multiple State Theatre debuts.

Soorya Performing Arts will present the 16th American Natya Festival, June 13th-15th at Clayton High School Auditorium (#1 Mark Twain Circle, Saint Louis, MO 63105).

The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse will present the world premiere of Flashes of Light, a new musical by Billy Larkin and Ron Boustead about visionary inventor Nikola Tesla and his muse, Electra, the powerful goddess of storm clouds.

Netflix has shared the trailer for Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, a special celebrating O'Brien as the recipient of the prestigious award. Watch it now!

Since 2008, Burning Coal Theatre Company's KidsWrite! Festival has been a celebration of one-act plays written by 6th-12th graders residing in North Carolina.

After reviewing this year's submissions, Burning Coal Theatre has announced the finalist scripts and directors for KidsWrite! 2025. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced the Broadway Series lineup for the 2025-2026 season. The season will include seven Sarasota Premieres and ten Broadway hits.

Celebrity Attractions is proud to announce the 2025-2026 Broadway Season, one that isn’t just another Broadway season.  It’s a lineup of legends. From the magic of WICKED to the moves of MJ, the mischief of ELF The Musical to the heart of MRS. DOUBTFIRE and wit of MARK TWAIN TONIGHT—every show is a must-see!

Universal Pictures has announced the nationwide theatrical re-release of Happy Gilmore, the beloved 1996 sports comedy starring Adam Sandler as a failed hockey player turned golf sensation.

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7pm at Cossin Theater in Chinatown, Composers Concordance will present the concert event entitled 'String Quartet +.' Check here for more details!

Rubicon Theatre Company will present a special benefit reading of The Journals of Adam & Eve—a hilarious and thought-provoking new comedy from 9-time Emmy Award-winner Ed. Weinberger. Learn how to attend.

When I walked into the Keegan Theatre Saturday evening to see the galvanizing play #Charlottesville, I noticed two changes since I reviewed this play at the Capital Fringe Festival one year and eight months ago: this play is no longer about one portentous and isolated incident but, rather, this play is a succinct encapsulation of an incident that is a mirror of what is going on in society at the present time. 

On Sunday, March 23, the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrated Conan O'Brien at the Kennedy Center. The lineup of performers included Nikki Glaser, Will Ferrell, John Mulaney, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening!

Emmy-Award winning actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight! on stages across North America, beginning in the 2025-2026 season.

This spring, Chicago Humanities will invite audiences to dive into a season of bold ideas, riveting conversations, and cultural exploration at over 40 events kicking off in March and running through mid-June.

On Tuesday, April 1st at 7:00 p.m., author Charles Monagan shares his journey from award-winning editor to award-winning novelist at the Palace Theater.

Comedy fans, get ready to laugh out loud! New York is gearing up for an exciting lineup of comedy events in March 2025, featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy. Whether you're a fan of sharp one-liners, hilarious storytelling, or outrageous characters, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Adam Sandler has officially released his acclaimed NETFLIX comedy special, Adam Sandler: Love You, on vinyl and DSPs. Stream the comedy special here, directed by Josh Safdie.