Samuel Clemens

Marcus Center Selects Winners of 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC), along with We Energies, Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, have announced the student winners of the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. art, speech, and writing contests.

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!

Actor And Director Griffin Dunne To Discuss And Sign New Memoir At The Mark Twain House & Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024

The Mark Twain House & Museum is set to welcome a scion of a Hartford literary dynasty to the home of Samuel Clemens.

Mentalist Brian Imbus Presents MIRACLES OF THE MIND At The Mark Twain House & Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

Mentalist Brian Imbus will perform 'Miracles of the Mind' at The Mark Twain House & Museum, showcasing his mind-reading and mentalism skills.

Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours Of The Mark Twain House Begin September 27
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

The Mark Twain House & Museum has announced the return of their Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours starting September 27.

The Mark Twain House & Museum Hosts 150th Anniversary Community Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2024

The Mark Twain House & Museum will be marking the 150th anniversary of the Clemens Family's National Historic Landmark home with a day-long community celebration. 

EBT Card Holders Will Receive $3 Admission To The Mark Twain House & Museum Via Museums For All Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

The Mark Twain House & Museum, located at 351 Farmington Avenue in Hartford, CT, announced its participation in Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Kevin Hart's Mark Twain Prize
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2024

Netflix has released a trailer for the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honoring Kevin Hart, which will premiere on Netflix on May 11th during Netflix is a Joke Fest. The ceremony, which was filmed at the Kennedy Center on March 24th, featured a star-studded list of talent including Dave Burd AKA “Lil Dicky,” Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, J.B. Smoove, Robin Thicke and more. 

Charlotte's Off-Broadway to Present Reading of HELL This Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 23, 2024

Charlotte's Off Broadway will present a reading of a new script by Susan Lambert Hatem: HELL: The Adventures of Jim and Huck Out West this weekend.

Kennedy Center Teams Up With Netflix To Stream Mark Twain Prize
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2024

The Kennedy Center collaborates with Netflix to stream the Mark Twain Prize, and sets the cast. Get the latest updates on this exciting partnership and the star-studded cast lineup. This year's program will feature a cast of leading performers, including Dave Burd aka “Lil Dicky,” Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, and more.

Winners of 6th Annual César E. Chávez Contests Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

The Marcus Performing Arts Center has revealed the student winners of the 6th Annual César E. Chávez art, speech, and writing contests. Learn more about the winners and the contest!

Kevin Hart to Receive the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart on March 24, 2024 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be awarded at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.

Kevin Hart to Receive the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart on March 24, 2024 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

Ford Gresham Collection of American Theater Will Be Highlight of Swann Auction in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023

Rare Nest Gallery will present a highly important archive of American theatrical history spanning 1840-1970. The Ford Gresham archive was collected by and passed down through four generations, beginning with impresario John T. Ford, owner of the landmark Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and ending with a direct descendant.

The Mark Twain House and Museum Announces New Exhibition: 'For Business Or Pleasure? Twain's Summer Sojourns'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023

The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, CT announced today the opening of a new exhibition entitled For Business or Pleasure?: Twain's Summer Sojourns. The comprehensive exhibit will focus on the Clemens family's American summer vacations and the diverting aspects of Gilded Age leisure and travel.

The Mark Twain House & Museum Announces CT SUMMER AT THE MUSEUM Tours For Youth
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2022

The Mark Twain House & Museum was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $32,230 from CT Humanities to support the National Historic Landmark's participation in the CT Summer at the Museum initiative.

The Mark Twain House & Museum Announces Operational Support From Raytheon Technologies
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022

The Mark Twain House & Museum announced today that it is the proud recipient of a generous grant from Raytheon Technologies. The funding will support the National Historic Landmark's operations, allowing the non-profit to continue its mission to welcome visitors from around the globe to the home of Samuel L. Clemens ('Mark Twain'), and serve the educational and cultural needs of the community.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Boise Awards; Huckleberry Star Theatre's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Boise Awards; Huckleberry Star's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards; Huckleberry Star Theatre's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Dec 13, 2021

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.