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Explore the Life of Groucho Marx at the Gilbert Theater by Dr. GAIL MORFESIS a stooped walk, grease- painted mustache and eyebrows and large glasses, all Groucho: A Life in Revue will be presented by The Gilbert theater as the closing props to enhance his shtik. play of the season from June 5-16. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based actor, dancer and director, Jeremy Czarnaik When asked about her choice for the closing show, Gilbert Artistic Director, joins the Gilbert for this production. When asked about his Robyne Parrish quipped, "Why not? He is one of character development in the role of Groucho, Czarnaik America's greatest comedians and film and television stars. replied, "I discovered Groucho personally doing another Groucho Marx made an imprint on our society for all time show Day In Hollywood/Night In The Ukraine in 1990. with his off-color humor and brilliant wit. "I was cast to play him with little background "When I heard that a Pittsburgh artist regularly knowledge, so I began my research ... and became performed the play with music, Groucho: A Life in Revue, I knew it had to have a place in my first season as new obsessed with the comic genius that was Groucho," artistic director of the Gilbert Theater." continued Czarnaik. "Since then, I have been an avid collector of all things Groucho, including a prized Groucho: A Life in Revue is a musical stage play autographed 8x10 (photo) that I always incorporate into written by Groucho Marx's son, Arthur Marx, and Robert Fisher. It is a peek into the life and career of the set when I do this show. I have spent years studying the famous entertainer. Marx and his brothers had an and fine tuning my interpretation — this will be my sixth unmatched flair for comedy. However, it was Groucho production of this particular show and every time I find who became the reigning king of comedy in the '40s. He some more details." When asked why this was a Gilbert production not to be became well known for clever one line retorts such as missed, he explained, "Audiences love this show because "Marriage is a wonderful institution … but who wants to of the real and intimate way in which you get to know live in an institution?" Groucho: A Life in Revue opens on June 5 at Groucho. People's comments afterward always include 'I Marx could be viewed as vaudeville's precursor of the Gilbert Theater. feel like I really got to know him, like I actually spent an modern day rapiers for his quick wit, slapstick comedy evening with him.'" he said. "Whether you are a lifelong and mastery of language and word play. Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (1890-1977) was born on Manhattan's Upper East Side. One of fan or know very little about the Marx Brothers, the beauty of this show is it is Marx's maternal uncles (Al Shean) was part of a successful Vaudeville act. Despite a touching memoir of a truly remarkable life that has plenty of laughs but as Groucho himself said, "...if I didn't know sadness, I wouldn't have spent all those Julius's desire to become a doctor, the family's poverty influenced his mother to encourage her sons to star on stage. The Marx brothers started as a singing group: years trying to make people laugh." For more information or to purchase tickets and make Julius (Groucho) was a gifted vocalist, Leonard (Chico) a terrific piano player and Arthur (Harpo) played the harp. Eventually their comedy skits became much more reservations for the show, visit the DR. GAIL MORFESIS, Contribpopular than their music. They were among the biggest stars of the Palace Theatre website at www.gilberttheater.com or uting Writer, COMMENTS? call 678-7186. and Vaudeville, in general. Groucho visually clarified his character by the use of Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. A Toast to the Military Men & Women Who Have Served Us Military ALWAYS receive 10% discount with valid ID. Every Tuesday Kids under 10 eat free with purchase of adult entree. 4 405 Hay St. • Historic Downtown Fayetteville 910-437-9905 www.huskehardware.com 8 UCW MAY 29 - JUNE 4, 2013 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM