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Mark Twain

Also Credited As: Samuel Clemens

Date of Death: April 21, 1910 (74)

Birth Place: Florida, MO, USA

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CASTING CALL: AMR Produce abre audiciones para OLIVER TWIST en el Teatro La Latina
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 11, 2025

La productora responsable de LOS CHICOS DEL CORO estrenará esta nueva producción el 12 de noviembre.
Readings Of Famous Love Letters Will Be Performed at the Park Theatre On Valentine's Day Eve
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

To get everyone in a romantic mood for Valentine's Day, The Park Theatre is presenting an evening of readings of some of the most notorious love letters ever written. Learn more here!
Third Show Added for Kevin Hart at DPAC in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2025

By popular demand, a new show has been added for KEVIN HART at DPAC in February. Emmy and GRAMMY-nominated comedian and Mark Twain recipient KEVIN HART is presenting the next leg of his stand-up comedy tour “Acting My Age.” Learn more!
The Mark Twain House & Museum Will Host Author Salvador Gómez-Colón on Hurricane Maria Memoir
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

The Mark Twain House & Museum (MTH&M) announced a book discussion with Yale University student and author Salvador Gómez-Colón on Hurricane: My Story of Resilience.
Conan O’Brien to Receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Conan O’Brien on March 23, 2025, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
Mentalist Brian Imbus Presents MIRACLES OF THE MIND At The Mark Twain House & Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

Internationally-renowned Mentalist Brian Imbus brings his baffling and mind-blowing evening 'Miracles of the Mind' to The Mark Twain House & Museum on Saturday, March 8 at 7pm for one show only.
The Mark Twain House & Museum Launches Interactive Hybrid Exhibit 'It Happened In Hartford'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024

The Mark Twain House & Museum will launch of a hybrid exhibition entitled It Happened In Hartford: 150 Years of The Mark Twain House. Learn more!
Lifeline Theatre Presents The Midwest Premiere Of KID PRINCE AND PABLO
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

Lifeline Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of Kid Prince and Pablo, a hip-hop musical based on Mark Twain's story The Prince and the Pauper, January 3 - February 16 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
GRANT & TWAIN Starring Tony Shalhoub & More Adds Second Reading at Twain House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

The Mark Twain House & Museum has added a second public reading of Elizabeth Diggs' historical drama, Grant & Twain starring Tony Shalhoub and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Michael Colby's HOLIDAY REGARDS at Urban Stages Is a Lovely Treat
by Rob Lester - Dec 8, 2024

HOLIDAY REGARDS at Urban Stages, a collection of Michael Colby's songs sung by a fine company repeats 12/8 & 12/16. Part of a mega-series of shows with over 100 performers total (cabaret, theatre, jazz, more) at Urban Stages in Manhattan.
Dan Giles to Present THE PITTSBURGH FREE PRESS At The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024

The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute will present Dan Giles' new play, The Pittsburgh Free Press at the historic Irma Sandrey Theatre. Directed by Jake Beckhard, the production showcases an ensemble cast of NYU Tisch Drama students. Learn more!
Classic American Tales to Present Christmas Gathering in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Classic American Tales is throwing a little party to celebrate a successful 2024 Season and give a peek into the 2025 Season. The Cape May, NJ location will be revealed to attendees who purchase tickets.   
The Mark Twain House & Museum to Celebrate Holiday Season with Gilded Age Decor and Special Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2024

The Mark Twain House & Museum's Clemens family's historic Hartford home will be decorated for the holidays beginning Friday, November 22 through December 31. Learn more about upcoming events and see how to attend.
Dua Lipa's Service95 Book Club Reveals November Monthly Read
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2024

Dua Lipa’s Service95 Book Club has revealed details about November’s Monthly Read: “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong. The Service95 Book Club will offer exclusive content from Dua and Ocean throughout the month.
IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR MOTHER, King's Head Theatre
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Oct 29, 2024

Super cast flesh out two lives that entwine around each other
Jon Stewart Extends Deal to Host THE DAILY SHOW Every Monday Through 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

Paramount Global Co-CEO and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios CEO and President Chris McCarthy has announced that Stewart will be staying on as host and EP through December 2025.
Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan to Return as Executive Producers of the 97th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

Live television event producer Raj Kapoor returns as executive producer and showrunner, Katy Mullan as executive producer, and Hamish Hamilton as director of the 97th Oscars. “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Composers Concordance to Present Soprano Ljiljana Winkler and Trumpeter Peter Oswald
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Discover the fusion of new compositions and reimagined classics as soprano Ljiljana Winkler and trumpeter Peter Oswald join the CompCord String Quartet in a concert. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kevin Hart Returning to Resorts World Theatre in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 22, 2024

Following his sold-out runs at Resorts World Theatre in Summer 2024, Mark Twain Prize recipient and Emmy- and GRAMMY-nominated comedian and actor, Kevin Hart, has announced his return to the world-famous stage in early 2025.

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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