Mark Twain Tonight Tickets Promo Code

Roll the drums as the multitalented artist Hal Holbrook is ready to hit the stage as Mark Twain! Yes, you heard it right. Mark Twain may no longer be among us but bringing his comedy to the live audience is Hal Holbrook through the show, Mark Twain Tonight. So let the fun begin.
Considered a legend, Samuel Langhorne Clemens , popular by his pen name Mark Twain, was an award winning author and humorist. He had penned several books which include, “The Adventure of Tom Sawyer” and its sequel, “The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn”. Twain achieved great success as a writer as well as a public speaker. Mark Twain Tonight is a one man play, performed by Hal Holbrook in which he dramatically presents the writings of Twain, lacing them with the legend’s style of humor. Premiering in 1950, the show was first performed at a university and later found its way to Off-Broadway and then Broadway in 1966. Landing a deal with a production, the live show was performed 174 times in Manhattan theater. Its popularity got it a spot on television as well. Mark Twain Tonight has been lauded for its presentation and has won a Tony Award in the “Best Performance by Male” category. The television version earned an Emmy nomination.

The presenter of the show, Hal Holbrook himself is considered a legend and is known for his versatile acting. He has starred in several hit movies and his performance in “Into the Wild” earned him an Academy Award nomination. Holbrook has impersonated Twain quite successfully, matching his voice, gestures and even appearance. Clad in trademark Twain vanilla suit, the artist also supports his grand grey moustache and a famously bad hair day. Toying with cigar, another Twain trademark, Holbrook effectively gets into the character.

When the curtain rises on Mark Twain Tonight, Hal Holbrook steps on the stage as 70 years old Twain and discloses the year to be 1905. Immediately taking on the role, Holbrook showcases the writer’s general negativity towards human race. The artful delivery and the impeccable impersonation have earned the show rave reviews and remains one of the reasons for its ongoing success. In the 90-minute show audiences are treated to Twain’s words that depict his take on religion, politics and general human treatment. According to Holbrook, whatever Mark Twain said centuries ago has relevance in today’s world. His words are not only insightful but his profound thinking can address issues prevalent today.
For those who have heard about Mark Twain but didn’t get a chance to read his work can now get a glimpse in his life through Mark Twain Tonight. Holbrook has been bringing the legend on live stage for over sixty years now and his every performance sees an increase in the crowd. Divided into three acts, each segment includes Twain’s opinion on different topics presented in Holbrook’s sublime delivery style, who often catches the audiences’ off-guard, as they don’t expect humor on dire issues. So many years have passed but Hal Holbrook has managed to retain the essence of the show through his stellar direction and script assembling. At 86, Holbrook carries with him his everlasting charisma, wit and good taste.
Mark Twain Tonight has crossed borders and travelled to numerous countries of the world. It has been performed in places like Saudi Arabia and New Delhi, among many others. The live show is on tour again and Holbrook is coming up with brand new material. The voice will be of Hal Holbrook but the words will reflect the stinging observational power and brash optimism of Mark Twain. It’s funny, it’s insightful, it’s Mark Twain Tonight! You can now mark your attendance to the show with your Mark Twain Tonight tickets. It’s an opportunity not to be missed.