Groucho: A Life in Revue

Release Date: 2001-03-13

Overview: Groucho: A Life In Revue highlights the legendary comedian’s life and amazing career. Written by the ultimate authority – Groucho’s son Arthur Marx – this comedy with music chronicles the unparalleled rags-to-riches story of America’s funniest entertainer. Groucho is portrayed by Frank Ferrante, whose more than 2,000 performances in this role have earned him critical acclaim worldwide. Groucho: A Life In Revue entertains as a comedy, a play and as a musical. With ten songs and musical underscore throughout, the score captures the comic genius and wildness of Groucho, the Marx Brothers and the times in which they lived.

Rating: 7.5 / 10

Cast

Frank Ferrante

as Groucho Marx

Roy Abramsohn

as Harpo / Chico Marx

Marguerite Lowell

as The Girls

Crew

Peter LeDonne - Producer
Steven Moskovic - Director
Bob Fisher - Writer
Arthur Marx - Writer
José M. Rivera - Costume Design

Reviews

tweissel:

Watching Frank Ferrante become Groucho Marx was an amazing experience, especially for old and crotchety Marx Bros. fans like I am. I was worried that he was going to come across with a stereotyped Gro...