Emmy Award-winner Richard Thomas is set to channel one of America's pivotal humorists with 'Mark Twain Tonight!', a one-man show gracing the stage at the Covey Center on November 14. Thomas, known for his roles as John-Boy Walton and Atticus Finch in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', will draw from Twain's rich array of writings to craft a narrative that is seamless in its arc yet diverse in its reflections, as informed by the City of Provo.
Richard Thomas, embracing the role once immortalized by Hal Holbrook, posits a Mark Twain relevant for today's audience considering "He's always relevant because he's utterly and completely us—warts and all", with each performance suited to its local host; Thomas brings authenticity to each local stage equipped with his stage manager, Twain's characteristic costumes, the tour carves out spaces that resonate with specific community vibes and nuances, as detailed by the City of Provo.
Appearing at each stop of the national tour, the authentic Thomas costume trunk accompanies the spirit of Twain. Each venue injects distinct local flavors, rendering each enactment community-centric. Enhanced by these personal touches, no two shows are the same, as they're shaped by the very fabric of the places they visit, marking a thrilling progression across the two-month-long tour, which spans various cities.
