Mark Twain Tonight Tickets

Having seen Richard Thomas in "To Kill a Mockingbird"I had not doubts about his ability to play Mark Twain. I was pleasantly surprised by his cadance and movements in trying to properly portray Mr. Twain. The storytelling was fantastic and he kept the audience engaged throughout the 90 minute show.

Delighted by Richard Thomas as Mark Twain!!! He is truly a National Treasure. The National Theatre served as a splendid venue—comfortable seats, wonderful ushers, a fun selection of drinks and the bartender had a phenomenal personality. We had a lovely time!!! Grateful.

Richard Thomas embodied Mark Twain as I would have imagined him. Parts of the dialogue were difficult to hear with today's ears but I am glad it was unfiltered. It is good to realize how humans remain the same over time but also how far we have evolved. Most of the audience during the performance I attended were older, perhaps because of Richard Thomas. It would have been nice to see younger people there too. Totally worth seeing.

Excellent choice of Twain comments that address today's challenges.

Richard Thomas was fantastic in his portrayal of Mark Twain, funny. Can’t wait to see Richard’s next project

Richard Thomas’ performance is a superb one-man show that seamlessly carries forward the Holbrook mantle and preserves the clear insight and wit of this literary icon for a new generation. Bravo.

Richard Thomas was exceptional as Mark Twain. He intertwined relevant topics from today with commentary from Mark Twain’s past.

The presentation really captures the essence of Mark Twain - both the author and his works.

Richard Thomas did a masterful job of storytelling Twain’s life! He was informative and entertaining. It was the first time I saw a historical biography played out on stage. I would see another again!

Excellent performance! For an hour and a half, Richard Thomas WAS Mark Twain.

The material was familiar to me so I'm biased by Hal Holbrook's genius. The lines and material were all fantastic as expected. The delivery was good but not great. Though in all fairness, Hal had thousands of performances to perfect this and this is still new by comparison for Richard Thomas. He did a good job. I still enjoyed every bit of it and the packed audience did as well. I'd recommend going to support this effort to keep Twain's history, ideas, and humor alive.

Not sure what I expected, but this wasn't it. Guess I wasn't a big fan.

My friends and I loved Richard Thomas as Mark Twain. Very nice venue and comfortable seating.

Mr. Thomas had me in his hand from start to finish. His story telling is hilarious, serious and everything in between.

We had a great time. Recommended. Go if you have the opportunity.

Based on emailed guidance from the promoter, we arrived an hour early to avoid traffic/parking issues. The only safe place to park near Robinson Center is in the cramped, underground parking deck beneath the Doubletree Inn. When we paid at the gate, the parking attendant apologetically informed me the only available spaces were "down."I would eventually learn why she was apologetic. We finally found a space on level 3G. Upon exiting our vehicle, we were overcome by the pungent aroma of garbage mixed with urine. Wayfinding signage is scant and unhelpful in the garage, but we found a creepy stairwell/staircase with guidance to hotel floors, but not Robinson Center. After wandering through the hotel following wayfinding signage that allegedly directed us to the auditorium, we finally emerged in an empty lobby area for the auditorium where we saw people who might be ushers. We approached one, asking for directions to the show. She seemed surprised to see us and asked where we came from. We answered, "Through that door from the hotel."She pleasantly scolded us, saying, "That door was supposed to be locked."I privately wondered how we might've gotten into the theater if the door had been locked. The usher directed us toward the correct entrance to the auditorium. Robinson Center was gorgeous after its renovation, but it's already showing signs of wear. The enormous granite floor tiles could have used a good polish. The show, itself, was wonderful. I'm in awe of Richard Thomas' ability to give a 90-minute performance, all on his own, without prompts or an intermission. He is a true actor's actor. Leaving the show was as disorienting and unfriendly as arriving. We exited through doors leading to the parking deck, but could not see a way to safely walk down to Level 3G in the bowels of the garage. We re-entered the lobby and met an usher who was in a hurry to lock the doors we just came through. When we told her that we were trying to get back to Level 3G, she directed us to exit the lobby, turn left and find the hotel elevator that would take us down. We followed her directions and got on the elevator with a small group that had been partying somewhere. The elevator had a 2G button, but not 3G button. We decided that 2G was closer than where we were so we pressed the button. When the doors opened, a group of hotel housekeepers with a large bin full of fresh towels were waiting. We asked the leader how to get to Level 3G. He said, "This elevator doesn't go that low. After this elevator leaves, press the "Down"button on the wall, there, and wait for that other elevator. It goes down to 3G."We followed his instructions and finally landed on 3G. The stench had not abated while we were gone. I am not a stranger to parking decks, but the garage under the Little Rock Doubletree is the tightest, most disorienting, most unhelpful deck I've ever parked in. The shows are great, but be prepared to run the gauntlet as you get to and from the show.

Richard Thomas was wonderful! I am amazed at all of the dialogue that he carried out seamlessly. The show was just the right amount of time and I was glad there was no intermission. We stayed immersed in the character the whole time he was on stage. Highly recommend you see this show.

We had seats in Robinson’s Grand section just above the Orchestra section. Uncrowded and plenty leg room, but the seats themselves made me squirm after about 45 minutes….. The show was funny and thoughtful. Richard Thomas does a very good take on Mark Twain. Notably different from Hal Holbrook and Alex Trebek. I should say distinctive. I think he captures the essence of Mark Twain. We enjoyed the evening.

It was painful to watch Hal Holbrook attempt to portray Mark Twain. The show was filled with sustained pauses while he tried to recall dialogue, he often fumbled awkwardly with cheat sheets and there were several occasions where he repeated portions of the monologue. What was once surely a brilliant and entertaining show is now simply beyond his capabilities to successfully execute. Many attendees departed at intermission.

Though there were a couple of "slow spots" in the show, to see a 91 year-old veteran actor deliver two hours of monologue, making Mark Twain come alive "Tonight!", was nothing short of phenomenal. Twain's witty-but-biting commentary on the world of his day -- politicians, Congress, and humanity in general -- leaves little doubt that we fail to learn from the foibles of our past but gives a glimmer of hope for those who believe all is lost for future generations. . . after all, here WE ARE! Hal Holbrook is a marvel . . . and a national treasure!