This show is absolutely joyous to perform, and feels particularly timely given the fact that I think we all can benefit these days from some good old fashioned laughter.”

They were such incredible comedic minds and performers, and so beloved – among the funniest people our country has ever produced. “Whether you know the Marx Brothers or not, this show is an absolute blast. The show is a can’t miss opportunity for Marx Brothers fans, Ferrante said, but has an appeal that transcends knowledge of the all-time great clown princes of stage and screen. Kaufman, one of the greatest playwrights and directors of the 20th Century, and a peppy Irving Berlin score featuring the great standard tune ‘Always’.” It is a very, very over-the-top, energetic take on the musical with a fast-moving and outrageously funny book from George S. “In a way it is a sendup of musical comedies of the 1920’s. The show, he said, aims its satirical barbs in multiple directions. It makes you want to rise to the occasion and deliver in a big way.” I feel so welcomed and there is such enthusiasm about Heritage Theatre Festival. Season subscriptions are also available until July 1.įerrante, who wowed Heritage audiences in 2014 with his internationally-acclaimed one-man show An Evening with Groucho, is thrilled to be back in Charlottesville. Tickets begin at only $15.00 and are available at the UVA Arts Box Office (located in the lobby of the Drama Building), online at by phone at 43. Shows will be at 7:30 each evening with 2PM matinees on Sunday, July 22 Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29. A preview performance will be presented on Thursday, July 19.

The Cocoanuts will be presented in the Culbreth Theatre from Friday, July 20 through Sunday, July 29.

The Cocoanuts is a deliciously silly musical that is perfect for the whole family! Along the way, Groucho, with the help of brothers Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo, maneuvers through romantic and comedic misadventures while aiming his legendary sharp wit straight at the heart of high society. Kaufman with music from Irving Berlin, finds Groucho at the helm of a fourth-rate 1920’s Florida hotel where he does his very best to swindle gullible tourists with shady land deals. Kaufman and Irving BerlinĬHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – J– Strap in, folks…things are about to get wild over at Heritage Theatre Festival with the classic Marx Brothers musical The Cocoanuts – coming to the Culbreth Theatre from July 20-29.įrank Ferrante, an award-winning actor, writer, director, and the world’s foremost Groucho Marx interpreter, returns to Heritage to direct and star in this uproarious romp that finds Groucho and his hilariously hapless brothers at their pun-wielding, prat-falling, gut-busting best. Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.Acclaimed Actor, Director and Writer and World’s Foremost Groucho Marx Interpreter Frank Ferrante Returns To Star In and Direct Tour-De-Farce Musical From George S.Britannica Beyond We’ve created a new place where questions are at the center of learning.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.

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