Mark Twain is Alive and Well in Hannibal

Mark Twain once sent this telegraph from England to newspapers in the United States: "Rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated." Rumor has it that Mark Twain has been seen back in his boyhood home of Hannibal, Missouri. The truth is actor Richard Garey brought his acclaimed one-man show Mark Twain Himself to Hannibal four years ago. Since then, Mark Twain is alive and well in historic Hannibal. Visitors from every habitable continent have come to Hannibal and enjoyed a live stage encounter with Mark Twain. Riley and Carol Smith said, "We laughed until we cried. What a fun evening. We loved it." The Letchers wrote that it was "A great show, and the whole family loved it." Gordy Harris of Gulfport, Mississippi, makes a greater claim "Greatest show on earth. It was better than Ringling Brothers." In any case audiences enjoy an authentic Twain show from costuming to the actual words Mark Twain used. Garey has about six hours of material in his repertoire. The show brings back the famous Twain lectures of over a hundred years ago. Combining hilarious comedy and compelling drama, this show lets you experience the man for yourself. For further information go to www.heritagestage.com or call 573-231-0034. Mark Twain Himself also tours coast to coast in theater, university, and convention shows.