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Mark Twain

Mark Twain is a source material, author with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.

Also Credited As: Samuel Clemens

Date of Birth: November 30, 1835

Date of Death: April 21, 1910 (74)

Birth Place: Florida, MO, USA

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Spotlight: Join us for MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!: A Special Benefit Performance in New York City
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 19, 2026

Proceeds will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund
SEAGULLS to Make New England Premiere at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

Wilbury Theatre Group announced the cast and creative team for the New England premiere of SEAGULLS, an indie-rock musical by Beth Hyland inspired by Chekhov's The Seagull, directed by Rebecca Willingham.
Interview: Director Telly Leung On DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - Oct 13, 2026

Director Telly Leung discusses DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Theatre Raleigh, starring Nick Adams, his return to the company after directing YELLOW FACE, and the immersive BITE ME Bar pre-show experience.
Previews: PRIDE & PREJUDICE PART 2: NAPOLEON AT PEMBERLY at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Oct 11, 2026

Ken Ludwig's latest play is more than just his popular comedies, and with Emily Mann directing it, you won't want to miss this.
Kennedy Center Names Rick Canny Artistic Director
by Joshua Wright - Oct 9, 2026

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has named Rick Canny as its artistic director.
MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR to Open at Fulton Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026

The Fulton Theatre will present Steven Gallagher's comedy whodunit MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR at its Tell Studio Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, opening in October.
Popejoy Hall Marks 60th Anniversary with $19.66 Ticket Special
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque celebrates its 60th birthday with thirty-seven discounted performances spanning multiple genres, including Broadway shows, concerts, and dance productions.
Meet the Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

Performances are now underway for Other Desert Cities, which will play a 16-week limited engagement at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Other Desert Cities here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2026- Go Behind the Scenes of WANTED and More
by - Sep 25, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Richard Thomas to Star in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Benefit Reading at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026

The Entertainment Community Fund will present Mark Twain Tonight! by Hal Holbrook, a one-night-only benefit performance. The event will feature Emmy-Award winning Actor and 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductee Richard Thomas.
Terry Fator to Release Novel 'MARLEY', Reimagining A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026

AGT winner Terry Fator is releasing his debut novel MARLEY, co-written with Jon Macks, which retells Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL from the perspective of Jacob Marley. The book will be distributed by Simon & Schuster.
Feature: THE FULTON THEATRE at Lancaster, PA
by Joyce Phillips - Sep 21, 2026

The Fulton is a historic theatre located in the heart of Lancaster City, PA. It is truly a Broadway theatre, inside and out. This article covers its history, the Lancaster community, the Jonathan Groff connection, and their upcoming 2026-27 season.
RAGTIME to Open Fulton Theatre's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2026

The Fulton Theatre will present RAGTIME, a musical exploring the American experience through the intertwined stories of a Black family in Harlem, Jewish immigrants, and an upper-class white family in New Rochelle.
Wharton Center Announces Single Ticket On Sale Date For Upcoming Season
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 6, 2026

Wharton Center’s 2026–2027 has announced thier Broadway and Performing Arts Season. Tickets can soon be purchased without a subscription. Wharton Center will host another season of highly-anticipated Broadway touring productions.
Richard Thomas to Star in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! in Jacksonville
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight! at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts as part of the FSCJ Artist Series Beyond Broadway.
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG to Open People's Light Season With Arden Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

People's Light will co-produce Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning TOPDOG/UNDERDOG with Arden Theatre Company, starring Akeem Davis and George McGriff, directed by Amina Robinson.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 1, 2026- Inside MOULIN ROUGE! Closing Night and More
by - Sep 1, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Richard Thomas Talks MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Ahead of Shubert Theatre Stop
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2026

Richard Thomas discusses stepping into the role of Mark Twain in a new video ahead of Mark Twain Tonight!'s performance at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven.
Kyle Kimbrell Releases New Single PAPERBACKS
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

Birmingham singer-songwriter Kyle Kimbrell released his new single, "PAPERBACKS," the second track from his upcoming studio album LONESOME IN THE SKY via Cornelius Chapel Records.
MARJORIE PRIME and More Set for 100A Productions 2026-2027 Season at The Tobin Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026

100A Productions will open its new season with fully staged shows and Industry Night readings exploring memory and storytelling, including I SAW THE LIGHTS starring Jaston Williams.

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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