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HAL HOLBROOK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! continues to enthrall audiences, with Holbrook performing 20-25 shows a year. By Holbrook's estimation, he has now performed the show well over 2,000 times. Just as Mark Twain brought his wit and humor to far-flung places a half-century before, Holbrook-as-Twain has also performed around the world, from Saudi Arabia and Warsaw, to Edinburgh and New Delhi. Holbrook is not simply an impersonator of Mark Twain, he is an authority on the writer about whom Hemingway said, "American literature began."
The last time I saw Holbrook doing Twain was 34 years ago, and that was one of the most wonderful evenings of theater I've ever enjoyed. Last night presented quite a different selection of Twain's writings and speeches, but--if anything--even better and more memorable. Holbrook doing Twain doing Huck doing Pap was just amazing. Not to be missed!!
What can be said about Hal Holbrook that hasn't already been said? His accomplishments run far and wide! I was amazed by how the content of the show could be applied to todays society and how the issues of the day haven't changed much in 100 years...perhaps just worse. We may never see a philosopher like Mark Twain again.
Hal Holbrook , held the audience in the palm of his hand. My husband and I felt the evening went to fast. I began to place the people he spoke of in my history. Amazing night.
The show was great. One would expect this from a show in which the actor has refined it for 50 year. Wow!
Excellent show and Mr. Holbrook's capture of what we believe to be Mark Twain is wonderful. It was slightly slow at times, but still I would recommend it to anyone who wants to 'see' Mark Twain the humorist.
A very uneven performance. It had a few good moments, but much of it was excruciatingly slow and rambling.
Hal Holbrook's performance as Mark Twain is not to be missed. Mr. Holbrook's knowledge of the material is encyclopedic and the deliver and timing are superb. Of course, his resemblence to Twain enhances the experience. I vividly recall seeing this performance in 1967 and it has worn well over the intervening 42 years. If you have not seen Mr. Holbrook, you should and if you don't you will miss a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable production.
