‘Mark Twain Tonight!’ | The BSB Podcast

For one night only, Mark Twain stepped onto the stage of The Fisher Theatre and regaled audiences with stories about his life and the state of the country, in what might be the most interesting piece of theater I have seen. While it may be Richard Thomas of The Waltons fame playing a character in this touring production of Mark Twain Tonight!, it feels like Twain himself has been resurrected and brought to Detroit, sharing a unique experience with all those in attendance. With Mark Twain Tonight! being somewhere between a stand-up comedy show and a TED Talk about early Southern American life, this revival of Hal Holbrook’s original material is unlike anything you’ve seen before in your entire life.

In this episode of the Box Seat Babes podcast, host Brian Kitson and guest Ryann Ferguson discussed the Broadway in Detroit stop of Mark Twain Tonight! and what it was like seeing a real piece of American history before their eyes. This wasn’t just about seeing a show, but about stepping back in time to witness a moment in history we’ll never get back. Did the host and guest prefer the comedic elements of the show, or the stories ripped straight from Twain’s life and experiences? What about the mostly empty stage was most striking about this play? What were the general vibes between the audience and Richard Thomas on stage? Listen to this exciting BSB podcast to find out all this and more!

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