Kansas State University
Nearly 50 years after Hal Holbrook first brought Mark Twain to life on the McCain Auditorium stage, Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas brings "Mark Twain Tonight!" back to the McCain Performance Series.
See the star-powered evening of storytelling, wit and humor on Thursday, October 2.
Beloved by generations for his portrayal of John-Boy Walton in "The Waltons," Thomas has also graced stages and screens as Mr. Webb in the Broadway musical "Our Town," Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird," and Nathan Davis on Netflix's "Ozark.
"As the first and only actor to perform "Mark Twain Tonight!" since Holbrook, Thomas is earning critical acclaim for his portrayal of the legendary one-man show. The New York Times praised his masterful embodiment of "the nation's one true comic genius," while Time Magazine highlighted Twain's "uproariously funny" and "pungently wise" humor brought to life through Thomas's performance.
Audiences will experience a front-row glimpse into the life of Mark Twain as Richard Thomas blends comedy and social commentary into an unforgettable evening of laughter, insight and theatrical brilliance.
Purchase tickets:
- Online: mccain.k-state.edu
- Box office: McCain Auditorium lobby, noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday
- Phone: (785) 532-6428
Available discounts:
- Bundle packages — seven or more events
- Group rates — 10+ tickets
- Youth, military, senior and K-State faculty/staff discounts
For discount details, contact the box office.
Visit the McCain Performance Series website for additional information.