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Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in BoiseSat, Feb 6, 2027 · 07:00 PM
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Broadway In Boise Presents MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! is a Arts & Theatre / Theatre / Drama event at Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in Boise.
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Mark Twain Tonight! is a celebrated one-man play that brings the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain to the stage. First devised by Hal Holbrook in the 1950s, the show has been a staple of American theater, earning Holbrook a Tony Award. In a revival tour, Richard Thomas now steps into the role of the legendary author, delivering a performance that spans Twain's writings.
But this is no simple reading. Holbrook structured the evening into three distinct acts: a hilarious first act to win over the audience, a second act of social commentary, and a final act of warm, whimsical childhood memories. The show also thoughtfully addresses the racial language of Twain's era, using a milder dialect to suit modern audiences while preserving the message.
An evening with Mark Twain Tonight! offers a blend of humor, insight, and nostalgia, making it a standout theatrical experience in Boise.
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How is the performance structured?
The show is divided into three acts: a humorous opening, a social commentary section, and a warm, whimsical finale.
How does the show handle racial language from Twain's works?
Holbrook adapted the script to use the milder term 'Nigra' to make it acceptable for modern audiences while preserving Twain's message.
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Mark Twain Tonight
Mark Twain Tonight! is a one-man play devised by Hal Holbrook, in which he depicted Mark Twain giving a dramatic recitation selected from several of Twain's writings, with an emphasis on the comic ones.
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Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in Boise
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