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MARK-TWAIN-TONIGHT MARK-TWAIN-TONIGHT
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2005
Mark Twain
An American Daughter
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Senator Alan Hughes
Mark Twain Tonight!
[Broadway]
1977
Mark Twain
Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?
[Broadway]
1969
Mr. Winters
I Never Sang for My Father
[Broadway]
1968
Gene Garrison
The Apple Tree
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Adam [Replacement]
Captain Sanjar [Replacement]
Flip, the Prince, Charming [Replacement]
Mark Twain Tonight!
[Broadway]
1966
Mark Twain
Man of La Mancha
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Don Quixote (Cervantes) [Replacement]
The Glass Menagerie
[Broadway]
The Twentieth Anniversary Production, 1965
The Gentleman Caller [Replacement]
Tartuffe
[Broadway]
1965
M. Loyal
Incident at Vichy
[Broadway]
1964
Major
Marco Millions
[Broadway]
1964
Marco Polo
After The Fall
[Broadway]
1964
Quentin (Alternate) [Replacement]
Quentin [Replacement]
Reverend Haley Barnes
Do You Know the Milky Way?
[Broadway]
1961
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Productions

Mark Twain Tonight!
 
[Broadway, 1966]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Hal Holbrook, Mark Twain Tonight!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1959 - Best Performance

Hal HolbrookMark Twain Tonight


winner
Obie Awards - 1959 - Special Citation

Hal HolbrookMark Twain Tonight!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1959 - Special Citation

Hal HolbrookMark Twain Tonight!

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Celebrity Attractions Announces 2025-2026 Broadway Season Photo
Celebrity Attractions Announces 2025-2026 Broadway Season
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 16, 2025

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!
Interview: Ken Ludwig of BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Alley Theatre Photo
Interview: Ken Ludwig of BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Alley Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Apr 11, 2025

I like to write all the time and generally write two plays a year, just because I take very seriously the notion of this being my profession. I would say playwright is spelled WRIGHT [write]. It's like a Cartwright or a wheelwright. It's somebody who rolls up their sleeves and does their work.
US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand Celebrates 25 Years Starring In LET IT BE ART! On Photo
US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand Celebrates 25 Years Starring In LET IT BE ART! On Tour In Asheville
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand celebrating his 25th year starring as Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' touring around the world in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! will perform in Asheville, North Carolina at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on April 25th.
Review: #CHARLOTTESVILLE at Keegan Theatre Photo
Review: #CHARLOTTESVILLE at Keegan Theatre
by David Friscic - Mar 25, 2025

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. 
Emmy Winner Richard Thomas To Star In MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! North American Tour Photo
Emmy Winner Richard Thomas To Star In MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

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.
Todd Waite Will Retire From the Alley Theatre Acting Company Photo
Todd Waite Will Retire From the Alley Theatre Acting Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced that after 25 years, Todd Waite will retire as a member of the Resident Acting Company. Learn more here!
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide Photo
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2024

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
Ronald Rand Will Lead LET IT BE ART! at Greece's Lithographeion Theatre in Patras Photo
Ronald Rand Will Lead LET IT BE ART! at Greece's Lithographeion Theatre in Patras
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

Goodwill Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand, during his 24th year touring around the world to 26 countries will perform in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman, 'the Elder Statesman of the American Theatre,' on March 31st at the renowned Lithographeion Theatre in Patras, Greece.
Anne Hearn and Brian Reddy to Star in THE MINUTES at the Springer Theatre Photo
Anne Hearn and Brian Reddy to Star in THE MINUTES at the Springer Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

The Springer Theatre will present Tracy Letts' The Minutes. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: A Voice for DC Theater and Beyond Says Goodbye. Photo
Interview: A Voice for DC Theater and Beyond Says Goodbye.
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 29, 2023

If you have been around DC theatre for any length of time, you are very familiar with the writing of Chief Theater Critic for The Washington Post, Peter Marks. He has been the definitive voice of theater for the DMV and beyond for 21 years. On December 31st, Peter Marks’ stunning reign at The Washington Post will come to an end. After almost 30 years reviewing in DC and elsewhere, one of the most important voices in theatrical journalism will be absent from print. That is not a good thing!
Review: CHARLOTTESVILLE at Capital Fringe Festival Photo
Review: CHARLOTTESVILLE at Capital Fringe Festival
by David Friscic - Jul 19, 2023

Based on many, many interviews with residents of Charlottesville, court transcripts and news reports, the very timely and relevant show Charlottesville was presented with theatrical integrity and complex layers/themes as part of the 2023 Capital Fringe Festival.
World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE is Coming to Photo
World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE is Coming to Cleveland Play House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

Cleveland Play House will bring its 2022-2023 season to a close with the world premiere production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Running April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.
Cast Set For Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At Shakespeare & Company Photo
Cast Set For Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2023

Casting has been announced for the Berkshires premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise at Shakespeare & Company.
LEND ME A TENOR to Close Out International City Theatre 2022 Season Photo
LEND ME A TENOR to Close Out International City Theatre 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022

International City Theatre will present Lend Me A Tenor, the Tony-nominated screwball comedy by Ken Ludwig that’s guaranteed to leave audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter. The production runs October 21 through November 6.
JIMMY AND CAROLYN Sets August 29 South County Film Premiere Date  Photo
JIMMY AND CAROLYN Sets August 29 South County Film Premiere Date 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2022

”Jimmy and Carolyn”, James Andrew Walsh's new comedy starring two-time Tony nominee and TV/Broadway star Mary Beth Peil (Dawson's Creek, The Good Wife,  HALSTON, Broadway's Anastasia) and TV/Broadway star Gregory Harrison (911,  Chesapeake Shores, Trapper John M.D.), shot entirely on location in Westerly, Rhode  Island, sets its South County Premiere at Bill Hanney's newly renovated All South Coun ty Luxury Cinemas, co-owned with Harold Blank and William Doherty, in Wakefield on  Monday, August 29, 2022.
The Duplex's Cabaret Theater Suffers Mild Damage Following Fire Photo
The Duplex's Cabaret Theater Suffers Mild Damage Following Fire
by Team BWW - Jul 10, 2022

The Duplex, New York City's world famous cabaret and piano bar, recently reopened its cafe and piano bar following a building fire and power outage last weekend. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the venue's cabaret theater 'suffered a little damage,' but  the owner hopes for the space to reopen by the end of the month.
The Duplex Reopens Cafe and Piano Bar Following Fire and Power Outage Photo
The Duplex Reopens Cafe and Piano Bar Following Fire and Power Outage
by Team BWW - Jul 6, 2022

The Duplex, New York City's world famous cabaret and piano bar, has officially reopened its cafe and piano bar following a building fire and power outage earlier this week. According to a recent Facebook post, the venue's upstairs and cabaret areas remain closed.
PLAZA SUITE Extends Through July 10 Photo
PLAZA SUITE Extends Through July 10
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022

Today, producers of Plaza Suite, the hit comedy by Neil Simon starring two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey, announced a third extension due to overwhelming demand.
Hugo Armstrong, Anne Gee Byrd & More to Star in UNCLE VANYA at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Hugo Armstrong, Anne Gee Byrd & More to Star in UNCLE VANYA at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2022

Pasadena Playhouse has announced casting and creative team for the Los Angeles premiere of the Richard Nelson, Richard Pevear, and Larissa Volokhonsky translation of Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov coming to the Playhouse June 1 through June 26; the press opening is Sunday, June 5 at 5 p.m. 
The Lambs to Host A Discussion Of the Play CONSTELLATIONS This Week Photo
The Lambs to Host A Discussion Of the Play CONSTELLATIONS This Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022

Constellations: Fate, Love, and the Power of Theatre. The Lambs hosts a discussion of the play 'Constellations' by Nick Payne, the Tony nominated Broadway romantic comedy. A revival of the show will run from April 6 through April 24 at The Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, New York NY 10012).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hal Holbrook been in?

Hal Holbrook has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Hal Holbrook been in?

Hal Holbrook has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Hal Holbrook been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight!, Best Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight! and Special Citation (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight!.

What awards has Hal Holbrook won?

Hal Holbrook has won the following awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight!, Best Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight!, and Special Citation (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mark Twain Tonight!.

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