You know how I'm always urging you to go see my friend Frank Ferrante as he tours the country playing Groucho? Well, he's not doing that at the moment. He's in Philadelphia at the historic Walnut Street Theatre through January 2. There, he's working in his other identity…that of the flamboyant lounge lothario, Caesar. I saw him portray Caesar recently in San Francisco and can report that he's quite hilarious as this character, as well.
If I could get away to Philly, I'd sure go see him in Caesars Palace O' Fun, which has been described as an outrageous evening of comedy and variety. I can't but perhaps you can. Details and info are to be obtained over at this page.
And fear not: Frank will be back in the Groucho business soon. He's never far from that world. You know what show holds the record for the longest run at the Walnut Street Theatre? It's I'll Say She Is, which opened in 1923 and starred The Marx Brothers. I hope for Frank's sake the dressing rooms have been cleaned since then.