Mark Twain Tonight!

Note: For the best experience, rotate your phone to landscape mode.

Map
Details
  • Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Intermissions: 1
  • Age Recommendation: 8+

Pulled directly from Twain’s writings, and inspired from his years on the lecture circuit, the show discusses topics like religion, slavery, and politics.

Media
Shop

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Follow

Note: For the best experience, rotate your phone to landscape mode.

LocationVenueDatesTickets
Albuquerque, NMPopejoy HallJanuary 31, 2027
Boise, IDMorrison CenterFebruary 6, 2027
Des Moines, IADes Moines Civic CenterFebruary 20, 2027
Sioux Falls, SDWashington PavilionMarch 20, 2027
East Lansing, MIWharton CenterMay 6, 2027
Location
Venue
Dates
Hartford, CTTheaterWorks HartfordAugust 12-24, 2025
Ocean City, MDOcean City PACSeptember 5, 2025
Cedar Falls, IAGallagher BluedornSeptember 9, 2025
Little Rock, ARRobinson Performance HallSeptember 12-14, 2025
Springfield, MOHammons HallSeptember 17, 2025
Washington, DCNational TheatreSeptember 20-21, 2025
Durham, NCDPACSeptember 24, 2025
Wilmington, NCWilson CenterSeptember 26-27, 2025
Manhattan, KSMcCain AuditoriumOctober 2, 2025
Oklahoma City, OKRose State PACOctober 3, 2025
Huntingdon, TNThe DixieOctober 5, 2025
Chicago, ILCIBC TheatreOctober 11-12, 2025
Elmira, NYClemens CenterOctober 14-15, 2025 ℹ
Detroit, MIFisher TheatreOctober 19, 2025
Champaign, ILVirginia TheatreOctober 21, 2025
Cleveland, OHConnor PalaceOctober 23, 2025
Tulsa, OKTulsa PACOctober 25, 2025
New Brunswick, NJState TheatreNovember 5-6, 2025 ℹ
Amherst, MAUMass FACNovember 9, 2025
Logan, UTEccles TheatreNovember 12, 2025
Provo, UTCovey CenterNovember 14, 2025
Modesto, CAGallo CenterNovember 16, 2025
Mesa, AZMesa Arts CenterNovember 21, 2025
Huntington, WVJoan C. Edwards PACDecember 3, 2025
Huntsville, ALVon Braun CenterDecember 5-6, 2025
Johnson City, TNMartin CenterDecember 8, 2025
Binghamton, NYForum TheatreDecember 12-13, 2025
West Palm Beach, FLKravis CenterDecember 17-18, 2025
Sarasota, FLVan Wezel PAHDecember 19-20, 2025 ℹ
Nashville, TNRyman AuditoriumJanuary 6, 2026
Chattanooga, TNMemorial AuditoriumJanuary 8, 2026
Knoxville, TNTennessee TheatreJanuary 10, 2026
Utica, NYStanley TheatreJanuary 13, 2026
New Orleans, LASaenger TheatreJanuary 15, 2026
San Antonio, TXMajestic TheatreJanuary 17, 2026
Orange, TXLutcher TheaterJanuary 20, 2026 ℹ
Tyler, TXCowan CenterJanuary 21, 2026
Fayetteville, ARWalton Arts CenterJanuary 23, 2026
Fort Worth, TXBass Performance HallJanuary 27, 2026 ℹ
College Station, TXRudder AuditoriumJanuary 28-29, 2026
Denver, CODenver CenterJanuary 31, 2026
Beaver Creek, COVilar PACFebruary 3, 2026
Grand Junction, COAsteria TheatreFebruary 4-5, 2026
San Diego, CABalboa TheatreFebruary 12, 2026
San Francisco, CACurran TheaterFebruary 14, 2026
Wausau, WIGrand TheaterFebruary 17, 2026
Greensboro, NCTanger CenterFebruary 19, 2026
Findlay, OHMarathon CenterFebruary 22, 2026

2025-2026

  • Producer: NETworks Presentations
  • Book: Mark Twain; arranged and edited by Hal Holbrook
  • Press Representative: Kent McIngvale & Company

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

RICHARD THOMAS (Mark Twain) won an Emmy Award and received multiple Golden Globe Award nominations for his starring role as “John-Boy Walton” in the television drama The Waltons. He is most recognizable to contemporary television audiences for his roles in the hit series Ozark, The Americans, Billions, and the original Stephen King mini-series It. His feature film performances include The Unforgivable, Wonder Boys, Last Summer, Red Sky at Morning, and Taking Woodstock. He has been seen in acclaimed performances on stage including the revival of The Little Foxes, for which he received a Tony Award nomination, Our Town, You Can’t Take it With You, The Great Society, Race, Democracy, Incident at Vichy (Drama Desk Award nomination), The Stendhal Syndrome (Lucille Lortel Award nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award nomination), A Naked Girl on the Appian Way, An Enemy of the People, Tiny Alice, The Front Page, The Fifth of July, innumerable Shakespeare productions, and his professional debut at 8 years old in Sunrise at Campobello. Across the country he has starred in the national tours of The Humans (Elliot Norton Award), Twelve Angry Men, and for three years as “Atticus Finch” in Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Richard previously served as the Honorary Chair of the National Corporate Theatre Fund, a position also held by his predecessor Hal Holbrook.

History

  • North American Tour
      • 2025–
      • Union status: Equity
      • Announced: Friday, March 21, 2025 
  • Written and performed for more than six decades on Broadway, on tour and on television by Hal Holbrook
  • Played over 2,300 performances, to an audience of more than 2 million people nationwide.
  • Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook.
  • 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Broadway premiere
Map
Details
  • Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Intermissions: 1
  • Age Recommendation: 8+

Pulled directly from Twain’s writings, and inspired from his years on the lecture circuit, the show discusses topics like religion, slavery, and politics.

Past Credits
  • Producers: Colin Ingram, Bob Gale & Robert Zemeckis
  • Music and Lyrics: Alan Silvestri & Glen Ballard
  • Book: Bob Gale
  • Director: John Rando
  • Choreographer: Chris Bailey
  • Dance Arranger: David Chase 
  • Musical Supervisor & Arranger: Nick Fellow
  • Orchestrations: Ethan Popp & Bryan Crook
  • Lighting Design: Tim Lutkin & Hugh Vanstone
  • Set & Costume Design: Tim Hatley
  • Sound Design: Gareth Owen
  • Video Design: Finn Ross
  • Illusions: Chris Fisher
  • Casting: Tara Rubin
  • Booking Company: The Road Company
  • Press Representative: Allied Global Marketing

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

DON STEPHENSON (Doc Brown). Broadway: Trouble in Mind, The Producers, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Dracula, Private Lives, Titanic, Parade, By Jeeves, Rock of Ages, Wonderful Town. Encores: Me and My Girl, The Bandwagon, Pardon My English. Off-Broadway:  Death Takes A Holiday, Take Me Along, Chess, Two Gentlemen of Verona.  Television/Film: “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Law & Order,” “Blacklist,” “The Americans,” “Deception,” “Happy,” “Good Wife,” “30 Rock,” “Glee,” “Ugly Betty,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “L&O: SVU,” “Turn: Washington’s Spies.” Donstephensonactordirector.com 

CADEN BRAUCH * (Marty McFly) is beyond excited to be making his past, present, and future national tour debut! He grew up doing professional theater in the greater Seattle area (5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre). He is a proud graduate of T. Schreiber’s Acting Conservatory and studied improv with teachers from UCB. He would like to thank the Luedtke Agency, his voice teacher Ann Evans Watson, and his entire family for all their love and support. @caden.brauch 

BURKE SWANSON * (George McFly) Brooklyn based actor with credits on Broadway (The Rose Tattoo) & TV (“Harlem”). SCAD graduate. Grateful for this cast & crew, and Emily Burke at Tara Rubin Casting. My family for love. Leslie & Peri (Buchwald) & Bryan (MN) for commitment. Tyler, Kevin, Jamie, Green, & Tarzier for voice. Gra, Q, & Kenz for support. You for your presence. @burke_swanson

ZAN BERUBE (Lorraine Baines) is overjoyed to travel through time with this incredible company! She recently starred as Anne Boleyn in the National Tour of Six! UMich Alum. Endless thanks to Barrett, Tara Rubin Casting, and the entire BTTF team. It takes a village and I’m beyond grateful for my people. Mom & Dad, love you most! This one’s for the dreamers! XO Baby @zanberube

CARTREZE TUCKER (Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry) National Tours: The Color PurpleMotown: The MusicalHAIRTo Feel A Thing: A Ritual (Holland Festival) Regional: Jersey Boys, Masquerade: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trav’lin: A New MusicalRaisin: The MusicalDisney’s Tarzan: A New MusicalSister ActDisney’s Little Mermaid, & Miss Saigon. Much love to my son Buckley, my family, and Avalon. @cartreze

ETHAN ROGERS (Biff Tannan) is an actor from Austin, Texas and is much nicer in person. Most recently, Ethan was on tour with Les Misérables, where at twenty four, he was one of the youngest actors to ever perform the role of Jean Valjean. He is forever grateful for Jesus Christ, his incredible family, Tara Rubin Casting, Baldwin Wallace MT, and HCKR. John 13:35

LUKE ANTONY NEVILLE (Strickland/Mayor Red Thomas/Sam Baines, u/s Doc Brown). (he/they) British actor based in NYC – Theatre: Back to the Future (Broadway) Titanique (Off-Broadway) Your Alice (BAM). TV/Film: New Amsterdam (NBC). Huge thank you to Tara Rubin Casting & the BTTF team! For Mum, Dad & Faye! IG: @lukeantonyneville. 

JOSHUA ABBOTT (Ensemble, u/s Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry) trained in dance at the JCA. He spent summers training between the JKO school and the Joffrey ballet. He regionally was seen in 42nd Street

EMILY APPLEBAUM (Swing) is thrilled to be “time-traveling” around the country with this incredible company! National Tours: R&H’s Cinderella; Favorite regional: Bye, Bye Birdie (Goodspeed), 42nd Street (Ogunquit). Special thanks to my mentors, friends, family, especially my parents. Love & gratitude. The Hybrid Agency. @emilyapplebaum

TADE BIESINGER (Ensemble, u/s George McFly). Broadway/West End: Billy Elliot (Billy). Regional Credits: The Muny, Pioneer Theatre Company. Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Program Alum. Marymount Manhattan College BFA ‘24. Thanks to God, family and friends for their unwavering love and support! @tadebiesinger

INA BLACK (Ensemble, u/s Jennifer Parker) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut in Back To The Future: The Musical! Originally from Ohio and just recently graduated from Kent State University. Many thanks to her family, friends, and Tara Rubin Casting! Instagram: ina.blackk 

BRITTANY BOHN (Swing, Dance Captain) Broadway: Back To The Future, First Nat’l Tours: Hello Dolly! (Ermengarde Cover, ADC/Swing) An American In Paris (Milo Cover, Ensemble) Regional: Goodspeed, PCLO, Barrington, etc… BFA-Dance PPU. ATL native. Endless gratitude to BTTF Team. For my people! @bittybohn

LUTHER BROOKS IV (Ensemble). NSULA 2021. CREDITS BROADWAY: Back To The Future. NATIONAL TOUR: Annie. REGIONAL: Choir Boy, AIDA, Beautiful, In The Heights. TV/Film: HBO’s “We’re Here.” Louisiana native! Thanks to The Mine Agency, family, friends, and God himself. What’s for you, won’t miss you! @iamlutherbrooks & Kinky Boots (Lola). I thank my parents and God for this opportunity. And me for pushing on. 

ALYSSA CAROL (Ensemble, u/s Lorraine Baines) is thrilled to be in this wonderful company! Broadway: Bad Cinderella (OBC), Off-Broadway: A Sign of the Times, Regional: The Nutty Professor (Ogunquit Playhouse). University of Michigan MT Alum. Much love to family, friends and everyone at HCKR!

JENNY DALRYMPLE (Ensemble, Clocktower Woman). National Tour Debut! Regional: A Chorus Line (Maggie), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Grease (Sandy). Shenandoah BFA MT. Endless gratitude to the BTTF team, TR Casting, CTG team, my professors, and my incredibly supportive family. @jennydal3 

SAMUEL GERBER (Swingu/s Marty McFlyu/s Strickland/Lou Carruthers/Mayor Red Thomas/Sam Baines) is thrilled to continue time travelling in Hill Valley after completing the original Broadway run of BTTF! Broadway: Back to the Future (OBC). Tours: Mean Girls (OTC). For all you dreamers out there.

LAURA SKY HERMAN (Ensemble, u/s Lorraine Baines) was most recently seen starring in White Rose off-Broadway. Other favorites Hello, Dolly! — “Ermengarde” (First National Tour), Gypsy — “June” (Goodspeed, BroadwayWorld Nomination), and pre-Broadway workshops at The Shed and Playwrights Horizons. Recent Harvard grad. Much love to Mommy, Carter, Grandma, and Blue! @lauraskyherman

DAN HORN (Ensemble, u/s Biff Tannen) is thrilled to be joining the BTTF company. Broadway:
Cinderella, Bullets over Broadway, Allegiance, Miss Saigon, Some Like It Hot. Touring: Hello, Dolly!, Mean Girls. Thank you to Dustin and Marc and much love to my family. @thedanhorn

WILL JEWETT (Ensemble, u/s Biff Tannan, u/s George McFly). TV/Film: Mean Girls Musical (Dancer, Paramount Pictures). Theatre: The Wanderer (Ensemble/Swing, Paper Mill Playhouse), Singin’ in the Rain (Ensemble, Ogunquit Playhouse), An American In Paris (Ensemble, The Cape Playhouse). Penn State Musical Theatre Alum. Thank you family, Jake and Clear Talent Group. @willjewett

BEN LANHAM (Ensemble, u/s Biff). Broadway/NY: Bad Cinderella (MC), Encores!, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. TV: “Maisel.” Tours: Hello, Dolly!, American in Paris (Henri US), Anastasia, Cinderella, West Side Story International (Riff/Action US). Select Regional: MUNY, Tuacahn, TUTS, MTW. Dance Graduate OKCU @benlanham For Mom.

KIARA LEE (Jennifer Parker, Ensemble). From Kennesaw, Georgia, 2024 Musical Theatre graduate Carnegie Mellon University. Credits: Chava, Fiddler on the Roof; Anna Maria, Godspell; Michelle/Ensemble, Sister Act (PCLO); Ensemble/US Sir Sagramore, Camelot (Muny); Liesl, Sound of Music (Virginia Opera). Thanks to friends & family, especially Mom, for support. Instagram: @kiaramlee

DWAYNE P. MITCHELL (Swing, u/s Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry) is elated to join the Hill Valley family! Proud graduate of Fisk University, and Boston Conservatory (MFA). Previously, National Tour: Ain’t Too Proud (Dennis Edwards). Glory to God! Endless gratitude to my family, friends, mi amor, and HKA! #TrustYourJourney | IG: @dwaynepmitchell 

ZOE BROOKE REED (Betty, u/s Jennifer Parker). National Tour: The Prom, Waitress. Regional: Meet Me in St Louis, Grease, Children of Eden. Shenandoah BFA MT. Many thanks to TR casting and the BTTF team. Love to Eris, Thirdhill, family, and friends for the support! @zoebrookereed http://www.zoebrookereed.com 

FISHER LANE STEWART (Dave, u/s Marty McFly). National tour debut! This is heavy! Fisher grew up performing professionally in Kansas City. Recent: Disney Cruise Lines (Swing). This is a dream come true for a lifelong BTTF fan! Thanks to family, friends, and LT. Time-travel with me: @FisherLStewart

ROSS THOMPSON (Swing, u/s Doc Brown, u/s Strickland) is absolutely ecstatic to be touring the country with Back To The Future! Previous stage credits: Matilda, West Side Story, Newsies, Jesus Christ Superstar. Endless gratitude to my parents, Anna, Brenton, Brian, and my friends and chosen family. Much love!

NOTEABLE REPLACEMENTS

LUCAS HALLAUER (Marty McFly) is so stoked to be going Back to the Future! Lucas is originally from Virginia Beach, VA and graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a BFA in Musical Theatre in 2023. National Tours: Mean Girls. Thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, Colin Ingram & the BTTF creative team for their trust and guidance. Love & gratitude to his parents, sisters Maggie & Kelly, and his friends and mentors for their continued support.
– Assumed the role starting January 28, 2025

MIKE BINDEMAN (George McFly) Previous theatrical credits: The Cher Show (1st National Tour), The Rocky Horror Show (Bucks County Playhouse), The Lightning Thief (Playhouse Square), Grease (Argyle Theatre), Ghost (Beck Center for the Arts), Mamma Mia! (Forestburgh Playhouse), among others. A Chicago native and Baldwin Wallace Musical Theatre Graduate (Class of 2023). Represented by HCKR Agency.
– Assumed the role starting January 14, 2025

Media

Mark Twain Tonight!

Click the image to view more

Shop

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Sheet Music Direct Affiliate Program, affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites.

Follow