theatre

FRANK FERRANTE IN

AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO

"Nothing short of masterful..." ~ Chicago Tribune

July 26 , 2011
Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m.

Tickets
$20 for adults, and $15 for seniors, students, youth, military, and teachers

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, Jim Furmston, 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. The show is show perfect for all ages!

The New York Times refers to Ferrante’s timing as “digital sharp.” According to the Seattle Times, “Ferrante does for Groucho…what Hal Holbrook does for Mark Twain.” Variety calls Ferrante’s Groucho “A tour de force.” Visit www.baylinartists.com/artist/frank_ferrante_in_an_evening_with_groucho/ for video, photos, and more.

Wisecracking Frank Ferrante steals Teatro ZinZanni show ~ Alice Kaderlan, Crosscut.com

“The current show at Teatro ZinZanni is titled ‘Hail Caesar!’ but it might just as well be called ‘Hail Frank!’ given that it's built primarily around the fast-talking, wisecracking emcee extraordinaire Frank Ferrante.” Read MORE.

Frank Ferrante appears in Teatro Zinzanni's 'Hail Caesar' through August.