What the Critics are Saying:"Nothing short of masterful"
–Chicago Tribune "Artful...Mr. Ferrante's timing is digital sharp" –The New York Times "Ferrante does for Groucho...what Hal Holbrook does with his Mark Twain tribute: Channel a great American humorist." –The Seattle Times "When Frank Ferrante does Groucho Marx, all the shtick-the loping crouch, the rolling eyes, the cigar, the greasepaint mustache-comes back to life. See this man. He is comic genius." –The Seattle Weekly "Hilarious" –Chicago Reader, Critics Choice "Pick of the Week" –The Washington Post "Pick of the Week" –Chicago Sun-Times "Frank Ferrante is a marvelous Groucho" –Newsday "Frank Ferrante shows what a fine actor he is" –New York Daily News "What Mr. Ferrante offers is a re-creation accurate and rooted in character." –London Times "Frank Ferrante won awards for his Broadway performance...and had I a bagful at my disposal right now I would send them right round to the theatre by special messenger." –London Daily Mail "His comedy timing is right on cue." –Hollywood Reporter "Ferrante's Groucho is a tour de force." –Variety "An affectionate, funny and unsentimental portrait...a truly delightful show" –Hollywood Reporter "Uncanny...astonishing" –L.A. Weekly "Astonishing" –The London Telegraph "Truly astounding" –Los Angeles Daily News "Brilliant" –The Today Show, Gene Shalit "Uncanny" –Vogue "Eerily good" –USA Today "Outrageously good" –London Daily Express |
Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including "Hooray For Captain Spalding," and "Lydia, the Tattooed Lady." The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style.
Accompanied by his onstage pianist, Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film and reacquaints us with the likes of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, Marx foil, Margaret Dumont and MGM's Louis B. Mayer. A show perfect for all ages!
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