HAl Holbrook brings his much acclaimed one-man show "Mark Twain Tonight" to Marin Center for one unforgettable performance. Begun as a college honors project, Holbrook first performed solo as Mark Twain in 1954. In 1959 a refined version of his show opened off-Broadway to immediate acclaim. The New Yorker proclaimed it "Uncanny. A dazzling display of virtuosity." Life Magazine opined "One of the Treasures of the American Theatre." The show won an Obie Award in 1959, followed by a Tony Award and Drama Critic's Circle Award in 1966.
Public Info: Tickets are $25, $40, and $45, with premium seats being at $60. Tickets may be ordered through the Marin Center Box Office at 415-499-6800 or visit www.marincenter.org
San Rafael, CA- Fresh off his 2008 Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his memorable role in Sean Penn's "Into the Wild", theater legend HAl Holbrook brings his much acclaimed one-man show "Mark Twain Tonight" to Marin Center for one unforgettable performance. Begun as a college honors project, Holbrook first performed solo as Mark Twain in 1954. In 1959 a refined version of his show opened off-Broadway to immediate acclaim. The New Yorker proclaimed it "Uncanny. A dazzling display of virtuosity." Life Magazine opined "One of the Treasures of the American Theatre." With the public and popular press suitably impressed, professional acclaim followed. The show won an Obie Award in 1959, followed by a Tony Award and Drama Critic's Circle Award in 1966. The performance will be on Saturday, November 22 at 8pm at the Marin Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, Avenue of the Flags at Civic Center Drive in San Rafael. Tickets are $25, $40, and $45, with premium seats
