News
- "Duck Soup" on Stage in Chicago, IL
Press release: — The Conspirators present Duck Soup by Harry Ruby and Burt Kalmar, adapted from the Marx Brothers’ movie for the stage by Sid Feldman and directed by Wm. Bullion, at the NEW Stars & Garters venue, 3914 N. Clark St., October 24 - November 23. The production includes two preview performances on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., with the press opening Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Thursdays - Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for previews, $30 for the regular run, and may be purchased online at ConspireWithUs.org.
Duck Soup Synopsis: Stop them if you've heard this one before - an influential billionaire installs a crackpot president who hires incompetents into his cabinet and starts a war out of complete vanity. Ring a bell? The Conspirators lovingly dismantle the Marx Brothers classic film in their own inimitable style.
"Instead of our usual political satire, we just wanted to do something fun this time," offered Adapter and Producer Sid Feldman, "pure comedy without the commentary." Director Bullion added, "This will TOTALLY take our mind off of our national decline and get our minds onto Freedonia's national decline." — - Marx Brothers Exhibition in Hollywood, CA
The Hollywood Museum is currently (Sep 2025) running "The Legends of Laughter: The Marx Brothers". According to a news article it presents original and screen used costumes, props, and never before seen personal family photographs. It also includes film posters and original memorabilia from The Marx Brothers films like Chico's iconic hat and Harpo's horn, wig, harmonica, trench coat, and travel trunk. The exhibition will also show other costumes and outfits worn by the brothers. Additionally on display will be a collection of paintings created by Harpo in his retirement. Props from Groucho's show "You Bet Your Life" will also be featured, in addition to furnishings from his home, and books from his personal library. Signed scripts from the Marx Brothers will also be showcased.
The museum is at 1660 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028 and open Wed. – Sun. 10am – 5pm - Today in Marx History
- The Marx Brothers Council podcast
- "An Evening with Groucho" - tour dates
Frank Ferrante is touring with his show "An Evening with Groucho".
Click here for information about his current tour dates and other projects. - Recent Publications
Recent publications
Books / Audio / Video
Articles about the Marx Brothers, their movies, stage shows etc.
Berman, Gary: Our main in Russia
Article about Harpo's trip to Russia
