Mark Twain Tonight
Mark Twain Tonight
New Orleans
Emmy-Award® winning Actor and 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductee Richard Thomas brings to life “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times) in Mark Twain Tonight!, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook.
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!
By Hal Holbrook
Emmy-Award® winning Actor and 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductee Richard Thomas brings to life “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times) in Mark Twain Tonight!, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook. Join the millions who have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny ”and“ pungently wise” (Time Magazine) humor.
Most recently seen on Broadway in Our Town, on tour as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, and on Netflix’s Ozark, Richard Thomas will return to Broadway in Spring 2026 in David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters, directed by Kenny Leon. Beloved to generations as John-Boy Walton, Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform Mark Twain Tonight! since the original.
Good to know
Recommended for ages 12+. No children under 5 allowed. Please be advised that this production contains racially explicit language.
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Plan your visit
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal St, New Orleans, LA, 70112, United States
Catch a show at the Saenger Theatre and enjoy snacks and drinks from lobby bars. Located on Canal Street near Bourbon Street.
Accessibility
We believe that the joy of live performances should be accessible to all, and we're committed to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy entertainment in a comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
This venue provides:
Step free access and wheelchairs
Accessible toilets
Services for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences
See the venue page for detailed information about all the accessibility arrangements available.
Tickets
Need to resell your ticket? StubHub are our Official Resale Ticketing Partner and offer safe options for you to list your ticket. Make sure to transfer the ticket correctly through the StubHub site, which will guide you through the process.