Mark Twain News

Listen to stories by Chester Himes, O. Henry, Elsie Singmaster and Mark Twain while taking in the breeze on the porch of an historic bed and breakfast, drinking lemonade, and enjoying homemade desserts. It's all part of Classic American Tales' (CAT) popular 'Tales at the Dormer House' in Cape May, NJ, every Thursday at 4:00 p.m through August 10.

Award-winning American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and television and film producer Dave Chappelle will perform at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 and Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 7:30PM, as part of the Dave Chappelle Live tour.

Theatre Pro Rata is producing  Bernhardt/Hamlet  written by Theresa Rebeck at The Crane Theater this September under the direction of Carin Bratlie Wethern. 

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.

Experience the magic of Billie Holiday once again as actress and singer Synthia L. Hardy brings her award-winning one-woman show, Billie! Backstage with Lady Day, to Oceanside Theatre Company's Brooks Theater. Don't miss this sensational return that combines storytelling and song to capture the essence of Billie Holiday's music and life.

WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience has announced the 14th Annual TwainFest. Twainfest will take place on Saturday, August 19th from 11am - 5pm in Heritage County Park.

Mr. Helgeson will appear as Mark Twain on August 5th at 5:50 pm. as part of the 2023 Yippie Fest in Chicago. 'The Gospel According To Mark...Twain' will be staged at THE PRIDE ARTS.

From June 8 through August 10, Classic American Tales (CAT) is presenting 'Tales at the Dormer House,' formerly known as 'Tales of the Victorians' and 'Tales in the Backyard' when previously produced by East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC).  Guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories by American authors like O. Henry, Zora Neale Hurston, and Mark Twain.  

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the selection of five Honorees who will receive the 46th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. Learn more about the honorees here!

From June 8 through August 10, Classic American Tales (CAT) presents 'Tales at the Dormer House,' formerly known as 'Tales of the Victorians' and 'Tales in the Backyard' when previously produced by East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC).  Guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories by American authors like O. Henry, Zora Neale Hurston, and Mark Twain.

Fulton Theatre will present a Benefit Concert of Ahrens and Flaherty's Ragtime on July 15, 2023. The cast of 64 will be directed by Marc Robin and the 28 piece orchestra will be led by Ben McNaboe.

 The Resident Acting Company, formed four years ago by the actors of the Pearl Theater Company, is announcing a script in hand performance of Chekhov Shorts on June 28th.  The Resident Acting Company is presenting this at The Players, the historic club and home of Edwin Booth on Gramercy Park.

Listen to Dave Harris’ Freedom Freedom Freedom Et Cetera presented by Playwrights Horizons.

Following his celebrated debut earlier this year, acclaimed late-night television host and admired stand-up comedian, Jay Leno, announces his highly-anticipated return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with a singular show this fall.

Through August 10, Classic American Tales will present 'Tales at the Dormer House,' formerly known as 'Tales of the Victorians' when previously produced by East Lynne Theater Company

Maples Repertory Theatre is celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season in 2023. Opening with the rousing bluegrass musical BIG RIVER based on the Mark Twain novel THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN,

Cygnet Theatre will present From the Page to the Stage in association with San Diego Public Library. This free educational program is a fun and engaging 45-minute presentation designed to inspire a love of reading in both children and adults through the magic and joy of live theatre.

Cantus announces its 29th season of concerts in Minnesota and throughout the country, on tour.

City Lit Board President Daniel Robinson announced that Brian Pastor (they/them), City Lit’s current Resident Director and for nine years its Managing Director, will succeed City Lit’s Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe, who will retire on June 30, 2024, following the conclusion of City Lit’s recently announced 43rd season.

HGTV’s Houses with History, a renovation series that offers viewers a fresh look at the fascinating backstories of America’s oldest homes, will return this Wednesday, May 31st on HGTV. The series features home preservationist and history buff Mike Lemieux, designer Jen MacDonald, and carpenter Rich Soares as they team up.