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Behind the Scenes with Frank Ferrante’s Groucho Marx | Partnership with Walnut Street Theatre
February 3 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
$50
Join the Rosenbach Museum & Library in collaboration with Walnut Street Theatre for a viewing of a scene from the play, GROUCHO: A Life in Revue. Stage actor and comedian Frank Ferrante directs and stars in this hilarious Marx Brothers tribute. After a sneak preview of the show, participants will explore artifacts from the Rosenbach’s collection that document the celebrity and activism of our founder, Dr. Abraham Simon Wolf Rosenbach, another Jewish public figure who was a contemporary of Groucho Marx. Join us to discuss the impact of Jewish celebrity in the early 20th century and its continuing legacy today.
About the Play at the Walnut Street Theatre
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Marx Brothers’ historic three-month run at the Walnut Street Theatre with this hilarious and moving tribute to these “kings of comedy.” New York and London star and Walnut Street favorite, Frank Ferrante, along with a versatile cast, take you from the Marx Brothers’ earliest days in Vaudeville through their subsequent film, stage, radio, and television stardom. This spirited musical comedy features classic songs and chronicles the remarkable rags-to-riches story of America’s funniest entertainer. GROUCHO: A LIFE IN REVUE is a must-see for anyone who loves to laugh!
