FRIDAY, MAY 17
10:00 am
The Algonquin Round Table Walking Tour
with Kevin C. Fitzpatrick
Walk in a “Vicious Circle” with Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, author of The Algonquin Round Table New York, in a tour devoted to the famed literary group.
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3 West Club, 3 West 51st Street
Grand Salon, Third Floor
1:00 - 5:00 pm
NOTE: The 3 West Club has a business casual dress code.
Out of Line: Al Hirschfeld Draws the Marx Brothers
with Katherine Eastman, Archives Manager, The Al Hirschfeld Foundation
Katherine Eastman, Archives Manager of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation and co-host of The Hirschfeld Century podcast, shares Hirschfeld’s drawings of the Marxes and friends, accompanied by anecdotes and stories. Plus a pop-up gallery of Hirschfeld prints featuring the Marx Brothers and friends, available for purchase.
Waxing Wroth: Adam Gopnik on Groucho and Perelman
with Adam Gopnik
Join Adam Gopnik, celebrated author, New Yorker staff writer, and editor of two volumes of S.J. Perelman's writing, for an exploration of the vexed personal and professional association between Perelman and Groucho Marx.
Kitty Carlisle, Moss Hart, and the Marx Brothers
Christopher Hart in conversation with Kevin C. Fitzpatrick
A discussion with director, producer, and writer Christopher Hart, son of Broadway legends Kitty Carlisle and Moss Hart. An authority on his father’s plays and work, including the immortal Act One, Chris also grew up hearing his mother’s stories about working with the Marx Brothers.
Unheard Marx Brothers: Audio Rarities
with John Tefteller
John Tefteller, world-renowned collector of rare 78 RPM records, began his career in the 1970s. At the age of 16, he landed his dream job as audio engineer and archivist for Groucho Marx. Join John as he presents never-before-heard Marx audio (with amazing video) from 1932 to 1977. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
6:00 pm
The Party of the First Part
Reception with cash bar
Max Plays Marx: Josh Max at the piano
This is a gala day for us! Mix and mingle with other Marx Brothers fans, as well as the fine folks who made Marxfest happen and some of the incredible guest presenters, at our opening night party. Dress to impress, or to pay homage to the sartorial elan of the Marxes. Musical entertainment will be provided by Josh Max at the piano.