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The comic genius of the one and only Groucho Marx comes to The Chapel Theatre this Friday October 7.
Award-winning actor Frank Ferrante recreates his New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in An Evening With Groucho this Friday night, October 7, 8pm at The Chapel Theatre.
This will be a wonderful Sunday evening of laughter and memories and, for those who may not know of Groucho, an opportunity to learn about one of the great comedic performers of all time.
The two-act, 90 minute 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 adlibs 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 his famous brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo along with other comic geniuses such as Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, Margaret Dumont and MGM’s Louis B. Mayer.
Ferrante - (Groucho) 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 Ferrante 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.
For this role, Ferrante won 1987's New York's Theatre World Award and was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award.
Here’s what some had to say about the show…
“Brilliant - I never stopped laughing for the entire show” - Michael Cronshaw - Gosford.
"Ferrante's Groucho is a tour de force…" Variety
“Outstanding - Perfect in every way” - Laura Watson - Laycock Street Theatre.
Coming up in October is a sure night of rousing music at Capitol Theatre.
The Glen Innes Arts Council is also offering a special dinner and show deal in conjunction with the Great Central Hotel.
The dinner is at 5.30 pm and is $25. Tickets for the show are $25 and available at Carelles Grey Street.
Tickets for the dinner and show package are $50 and can also be purchased at Carelles Grey Street.