JOHNSON CITY, TN– Emmy-Award Winning ActorRichard Thomaswill star in a new production of "Mark Twain Tonight!," coming to the ETSU Martin Center for the ArtsDec. 8. Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook.
Tickets and additional show information are available atETSUMartinCenter.org. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling the Martin Center Box Office at (423) 439-2787.
Mark Twain’s wry humor and irreverent observations led to his being called “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times). Millions have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny” and “pungently wise” (Time Magazine) commentary.
Most recently seen on Broadway inOur Town, on tour as Atticus Finchin "To Kill a Mockingbird," and on Netflix’s "Ozark," and recently named as a 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductee,Richard Thomasis beloved to generations as John-Boy Walton.
The creative team for "Mark Twain Tonight!" includes Michael Wilson, creative consultant; Brian Prather, scenic designer; Sam Fleming, costume designer; Anthony Pearson, lighting designer; Shannon Slaton, sound designer; Luc Verschueren for Campbell Young Associates, hair & wig design. The production team includes Erin Albrecht, production supervisor, and Ryan Parliament, company manager. Hannah Rosenthal is executive producer.
The production visits more than 45 cities in the 2025-26 season. For more information, visitwww.TwainPlay.com.
