Hal Holbrook Brings Mark Twain to Life 100 Years after His Death At Mesa Arts Center

The year 2010 marks the 175th anniversary of Mark Twain's birth and the 100th anniversary of his death. To celebrate this great American author, Mesa Arts Center welcomes back Hollywood veteran and acclaimed actor HAl Holbrook on Saturday, February 6 in his Tony® Award winning "Mark Twain Tonight!" This one man show is always fresh with material gleaned from Mark Twain's writings and reveals HAl Holbrook's rare ability to portray both the wit and witticism of this country's finest author. Tickets and show times are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at mesaartscenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500.

HAl Holbrook's recitation of excerpts from Mark Twain's diverse catalog of writings brings out the comedy and the character of the great author. Holbrook masterfully embodies the eccentric personality that Mark Twain crafted over his life as one of the first famous American authors. Holbrook has appeared in nearly 40 films - the most recent won him an Academy Award nomination for his role in "Into the Wild." Don't miss this opportunity to see HAl Holbrook in "Mark Twain Tonight!"

February 6, 2010 7:30 p.m. Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater One East Main Street Mesa, AZ 85211
COST: $60/$50/$40/$30, Mesa Arts Center Box Office (480) 644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com

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