For this role, Frank earned New York’s Theatre World Award and an Outer Critics Circle nomination. Photo of Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx by Michael Doucett.įrank is an actor, director and producer described by The New York Times as “the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material.” Animal Crackers and A Night at the Opera co-author Morrie Ryskind called him “the only actor aside from Groucho who delivered my lines as they were intended.” Discovered by Groucho’s son Arthur when Frank was a drama student at the University of Southern California, Frank originated the off-Broadway title role in Groucho: A Life in Revue (written by Arthur) portraying the comedian from age 15 to 85. RUNNING TIME: Frank Ferrante in An Evening With Groucho runs approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including one intermission. The comical stylings of this iconic performer are sure to bring a smile and a chuckle to every audience member. “An affectionate, funny and unsentimental portrait.a truly delightful show.” – Hollywood Reporter ADVISORY: Frank Ferrante in An Evening With Groucho is appropriate for ages 12 and up with very mild adult content. 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. Called 'masterful' by the Chicago Tribune and 'a tour-de-force' by Variety, this fast-paced 90 minutes of hilarity contains all of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs. Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx.

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