Groucho Marx

Critics’ Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Theatre Of 2025
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 30, 2025

Looking back over 2025, it appears I sat in a dark room and wrote barely legible thoughts into a notebook on about 150-odd occasions. By the grace of God and the BroadwayWorld UK editor, I saw a real smörgåsbord of delights, everything from highly anticipated West End theatre to opera, dance, circus, cabaret, comedy and immersive theatre.

Interview: Bobby Underwood Honors a Comedy Legend in THANK YOU TOM LEHRER at City Winery
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 20, 2025

The December 28 and 29 concert will celebrate the wit and brilliance of legendary Satirist Tom Lehrer. Read a conversation with Bobby about the show and Tom Lehrer’s comedy legacy.

Review: CHICAGO at Blaisdell Center
by F.H. Kekoa - Dec 4, 2025

The Windy City has swept onto Oʻahu in a whirl of sequins, feathers, and enough razzle dazzle to power Honolulu City Lights!

Review: 54 SINGS WILDCAT at 54 Below Celebrates a Slice of Forgotten Broadway
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 2, 2025

The July 28th show celebrated a forgotten, frivolous and fun-filled musical, originally starring Lucille Ball, the third in a series produced and hosted by Backstage Babbles' Charles Kirsch.

Review: Area Stage's Immersive Production of DISNEY'S TARZAN
by David McKibbin - Jul 24, 2025

Audiences from all walks of life can enjoy this story of family and identity up-close in an immersive production at Area Stage in South Miami. With a unique audience experience, innovative staging, and solid performances by a talented young cast, “Disney’s Tarzan” can please audiences from ages 4 to 104.

Cast Set for THE WIZARD OF OZ at Algonquin Arts Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025

Algonquin Arts Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. See who is starring and learn more about the show here!

Frank Ferrante to Celebrate 40th Year Portraying Groucho Marx at Teatro ZinZanni
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

Laurence Olivier nominated actor, Frank Ferrante, will mark his 40th consecutive year in the role of comedy legend Groucho Marx with a staged performance of An Evening With Groucho at Chicago‘s Teatro ZinZanni.

Readings Of Famous Love Letters Will Be Performed at the Park Theatre On Valentine's Day Eve
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

To get everyone in a romantic mood for Valentine's Day, The Park Theatre is presenting an evening of readings of some of the most notorious love letters ever written. Learn more here!

Marx Brothers First Film To Be Shown at Jaffrey’s Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire will screen the Marx Brothers first movie, The Cocoanuts on its giant screen this week. Learn more about the event here!

Photos: AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO at the Wick
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024

The Wick Theatre is now presenting An Evening with Groucho as the 11th season-opening production. This hilarious and fast-paced one-man show stars the award-winning actor Frank Ferrante and will run through November 3rd, 2024.  Check out all new photos here!

Cast Set For CAESAR'S CIRCUS at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

“Caesar’s Circus,” an all-new show starring one of Chicago’s most beloved performers, Frank Ferrante, announces its full cast that includes a diverse array of performers from a variety of locales specializing in juggling, contortionism, singing, aerial acrobatics, clowning and more.

Full Cast Set for CAESAR'S CIRCUS Starring Frank Ferrante at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2024

“Caesar’s Circus,” an all-new show starring one of Chicago’s most beloved performers, Frank Ferrante, revealed its full cast at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute �" It's a Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Oct 1, 2024

What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.

Frank Ferrante To Star In All-New Show CAESAR'S CIRCUS Debuting At Skokie's North Shore Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024

Frank Ferrante will star in the all-new show CAESAR'S CIRCUS, promising a unique blend of comedy and circus performances.

KEEPIN' IT REAL & More Set for Illusion Theatre 50th Anniversary 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2024

ILLUSION THEATER celebrates its 50th anniversary with a season of new plays and special performances, honoring its legacy of producing transformative theater on pressing social issues.

Review: THE WHARF REVUE �" PRIDE IN PREJUDICE at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Apr 9, 2024

An Australian institution.

Groucho's Grandson to Attend GROUCHO at Historic Walnut Street Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024

Don't miss GROUCHO'S GRANDSON at 'Groucho' in Philadelphia's historic Walnut Street Theatre on March 2. Celebrate the Marx Brothers' legacy with a special performance.

Steven Brinberg is SIMPLY BARBRA at Walnut Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

Award-winning actor Steven Brinberg makes his return to Walnut Street Theatre after 4 previously sold-out appearances with his acclaimed homage to Barbra Streisand. 

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Marx Brothers at Walnut Street Theatre with GROUCHO: A LIFE IN REVUE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Marx Brothers' historic three-month run at the Walnut with this hilarious and moving tribute to 'The Kings of Comedy.'

Cast and Creative Team Set for TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS World Premiere at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tempestuous Elements, playwright Kia Corthron’s new work exploring the trailblazing career of visionary Black feminist and educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper.