You have any idea who that is in the photo above? If you guessed "Groucho Marx," you're close but wrong. That's Frank Ferrante, the world's best Groucho replicator as he looks when he's touring with a show in which he channels Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush, bringing him back to life on the stage. I've plugged his performances here in the past and I've received a lot of e-mails from folks who've gone and were grateful for the suggestion. It's a loving, accurate and very funny simulation, and you don't even have to be a Marx Brothers devotee to enjoy it.
Frank is all over the country with this thing. This Saturday night, for instance, he's at the Canyons Performing Arts Center, which is located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, California. It's at 8 PM and if you're around, you can call (661) 362-5304 to get tickets.
If you're not around, check out this page at Frank's website to see when he'll be in your neck of the woods. I'm unfortunately committed this Saturday night or I'd drive the 32 miles (I just Mapquested it) to see Frank. Next time he's within a hundred, I'm going.