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Also Credited As: Samuel Clemens

Birth Place: Florida, MO, USA

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Party of One: Broadway’s Solo Show Takeover
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026

Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century.  Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life. 
WAITRESS, & JULIET and More Included in Washington Pavilion 2026/27 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026

The Washington Pavilion announced its 2026–27 Broadway season, a bold, crowd-pleasing lineup of six touring productions and four season extras bringing some of Broadway’s most celebrated stories and music to Sioux Falls.
I'M CONNECTICUT Will Open Ivoryton Playhouse's 97th Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Ivoryton Playhouse will launch its 2026 season the comedy I'm Connecticut by Emmy-winning writer Mike Reiss (The Simpsons), opening March 27 and running through April 19.
CHELSEA MUSIC FESTIVAL Will Present 2026 Season: Every Story Counts in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

The Chelsea Music Festival will present its 17th annual season, titled Every Story Counts, from June 20–27, 2026, featuring concerts, visual art, and culinary events celebrating American stories.
Des Moines Performing Arts Reveals 26-27 Broadway Series - HELL'S KITCHEN, JUST IN TIME and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed its 2026-27 Willis Broadway Series, bringing a lineup of Broadway’s biggest hits and new productions to the Des Moines Civic Center, including Hell's Kitchen, Just in Time and more.
SINNERS, THE STUDIO & More Win 2026 Writers Guild Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026

Sinners, The Studio, One Battle After Another, The Pitt, and more were honored at the 78th Annual Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. Take a look at the full list of nominees and wins here.
Write Out Loud Kicks Off AMERICAN LITERARY HEROES With Launch Party In Old Town
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

Write Out Loud has announced American Literary Heroes, part of the Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. 
AN EVENING WITH JEFF FOXWORTHY Comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall This April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is set to entertain audiences at Ruth Eckerd Hall this April. Known for his humor and engaging storytelling, Foxworthy's performance is highly anticipated by fans. Tickets for the event will go on sale this Friday.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Atlanta's Winter 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Feb 5, 2026

Atlanta 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 February 2026 include
Actors Theatre of Indiana to Present AN EVENING WITH JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

A new play by local playwright Keith Miller, centered on a famous Hoosier poet, will be presented this February at The Tarkington Theater, with proceeds benefiting The Riley Foundation.
The World Premiere Of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY Comes To East Lansing
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026

Wharton Center will host the world premiere of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY: a powerfully moving, one-woman drama set at Monticello in the days before Thomas Jefferson's death, written by East Lansing resident Sandra Seaton.
Write Out Loud Receives $25K Grant From NEA For American Literary Heroes Project
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

Write Out Loud is the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes.
MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Introduces Digital Lottery for $30 Tickets
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Performing Arts Fort Worth announced a digital lottery for MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!, offering tickets at $30. This initiative provides an affordable option for audiences to experience the acclaimed one-man show.
Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Appoints New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2026

SEO blurb: Douglas Laustsen has been named Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. The arts administrator brings experience in nonprofit leadership, music education, and community engagement.
CAFC Welcomes New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

The Board of Directors of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) has named Douglas Laustsen as Executive Director, effective January 20, 2026. Learn more here!
Tickets to MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! With Richard Thomas at Bass Hall on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

​Tickets are on sale now for Mark Twain Tonight! starring Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas, who was last seen on the Bass Hall stage in 2023 as Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird.
TOM SAWYER To Open At Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will present The Adventures of Tom Saywer. This musical adaptation follows mischievous Tom Sawyer who unexpectedly stumbles into a mystery with hidden treasure, new friends, and a deadly foe.
The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Series Unveils 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Series is a season of plays mounted by local theater companies, performing arts organizations and individuals.
Review: MARK TWAIN TONIGHT at Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Dec 21, 2025

'Mark Twain Tonight!' is a captivating one-man play developed by the talented Hal Holbrook. This show allows the audience to witness Mark Twain himself performing a dramatic reading of excerpts from his work, with a special emphasis on the humorous aspects.
Meet the Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025

The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!

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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