An award-winning actor, writer, and director, Frank Ferrante is internationally renowned for his legendary portrayal of Groucho Marx, a role he has performed over 3,000 times across more than 500 cities. His celebrated show, Frank Ferrante’s GROUCHO, premiered on public television in 2022 and has been hailed as “nothing short of masterful” by the Chicago Tribune.
Discovered at age 22 by Groucho’s son, Arthur Marx, Frank's career launched with critical acclaim Off-Broadway and in London’s West End, earning him the Theatre World Award, a Laurence Olivier Award nomination, and praise from industry icons including Robin Williams and Hal Holbrook. His dynamic performances span renowned stages, including Broadway, PBS, and prominent regional theaters, while his vaudevillian flair as ‘Caesar’ in Teatro ZinZanni and voice work on SpongeBob SquarePants further showcase his creative range. In 2021, Frank was honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, cementing his legacy as one of theater’s most beloved comedic talents.
Frank’s most iconic role, performed over 3,000 times worldwide, brings the legendary Groucho Marx to life through music, comedy, and masterful improvisation. GROUCHO, which made its television debut in 2022, received widespread praise, including high marks from the Chicago Tribune.
As the comic ringmaster ‘Caesar,’ Frank headlined the international cirque-style dinner theater Teatro ZinZanni in San Francisco, Seattle, and Amsterdam. His high-energy vaudevillian comedy captivated audiences for over 1,500 performances.
Frank starred as Pseudolus in the Sondheim classic, earning national acclaim and recognition from The Wall Street Journal as a top performance of the year. Stephen Sondheim himself praised the portrayal.
Frank Ferrante stars in Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors, a fast-paced farce set in 1930s Paris on the eve of a high-stakes concert. Amid romantic entanglements, mistaken identities, and chaotic surprises, Frank leads the hilarious madness with his signature comic brilliance in this operatic stage comedy.
Frank both directs and embodies Max Prince, a larger-than-life TV star whose rants are as sharp as his punchlines. Set in the high-stakes chaos of a 1950s writers' room, the battle between creativity and censorship explodes into fast-paced, razor-sharp comedy.
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