The 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 of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs provides insights into Groucho and his comedic Brothers who are credited with changing the face of film comedy.

The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante, accompanied by his onstage pianist, portrays the young Groucho of stage and film as he ad-libs his way throughout the performance, capturing the essence of one of America’s greatest comedians in grand Groucho style. The show is perfect for all-ages!

Groucho is widely considered as one of America’s greatest comedians who influenced so many modern comedians, actors and directors including Seinfeld, Alan Alda and Woody Allen to name a few. As a Comedian, Writer, Stage and Film Star, he was known as a master of quick wit, irreverence, satire and social commentary filtered through ingenious physicality and wordplay – all of which were hallmarks of his humor. From 1950 – 1961, television audiences rediscovered Groucho’s wit on You Bet Your Life, a hit NBC-TV comedy quiz show that he hosted and in 1974, film star Jack Lemmon presented him with a special Academy Award for ‘unequaled brilliant achievements’ to a standing ovation.

FRANK FERRANTE (GROUCHO)

The New York Times describes actor, director and producer Frank Ferrante as “the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material.  Discovered by Groucho’s son Arthur when Frank was a drama student at USC, Frank then originated the off-Broadway title role in Groucho: A Life in Revue (written by Arthur) portraying  the comedian from ages 15 to 85. For this role, Frank earned New York’s Theatre World Award and an Outer Critics Circle nomination. He also reprised the role in London’s West End and was nominated for the Lawrence Oliver Award for “Comedy Performance of the Year.”  Additionally, Frank directed, produced and starred in the national PBS television special of, Groucho: A Life in Revue.