Blood Type: RAGU recently enjoyed a critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway limited engagement run at the Actors' Playhouse in NYC. National Tour is being planned. Website: www.bloodtyperagu.com
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About the Show: Writer/Performer Frank Ingrasciotta portrays over 20 characters in this fast paced, funny & poignant coming of age story revolving around a first-generation child of Italian immigrant parents. The show's universal themes bridge across all cultures inspiring audiences to identify with their own heritage & family story. NY Times called it, "a garrulous, ingratiating & enlightening production with a lasting, rewarding flavor."
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BLOOD TYPE: RAGU RECENTLY ENJOYED AN OFF-BROADWAY LIMITED-ENGAGEMENT RUN AT THE ACTORS PLAYHOUSE IN NYC. A NATIONAL TOUR & BOOK ARE BEING PLANNED. THE SHOW IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS & FUNCTIONS. PLEASE KEEP POSTED FOR FUTURE PERFORMANCES.
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Actors' Playhouse
Friday, February 20 at 8:00pm
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Erzsi Pongo Nice trick or treating with you!
Blood Type: Ragu Saddened to hear about the passing of legendary singer Al Martino. He recorded so many hits and played Johnny Fontane in "The Godfather." I had the honor of performing "Blood Type: RAGU" as an opening act for one of his concerts. He was a gentleman who is now singing in heaven with the best.
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Blood Type: RAGU supports Antoinette LaVecchia's funny, brave and vibrant production of "How to Be a Good Italian Daughter" now playing Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre. The play focuses on the daughter's perspective of growing up Italian. Directed by the very talented Ted Sod who also directed the recent Off-...Broadway critically-acclaimed production of "Blood Type: RAGU" at the Actors Playhouse and now preparing for a national tour.Read More
Rosemary Maisano Can't wait for the next show.
Blood Type: Ragu In "Blood Type: RAGU" there is a line at the end of the play when after a 29 year absence, Frank returns to Italy to heal and rediscover his culture and heritage. With great pride his Uncle says to him, "know where you come from." As we celebrate Columbus Day tomorrow, may we all embrace the stories of where we come from and use them as lessons to learn, live, laugh and grow.
Blood Type: Ragu Upcoming High School Reunion, Blood Type: RAGU and Ridgewood, Queens (where Blood Type: RAGU takes place) mentioned in this month Times News Weekly!
Source: www.timesnewsweekly.com
Many of the students at Ridgewood’s Grover Cleveland High School who took part in its annual spring play during the 1970s developed an appreciation for the performing arts that began with the school’s SING program. ...
Blood Type: Ragu Thanks to the Blood Type: RAGU fans for alll your support - 320 fans and growing. More performances to be announced, so stay tuned...
Patricia Lynn Burkhart I met Frank in high school and this was a BIG high school. He was by far one of the most talented and funny and genuinely NICE person....not surprising he created RAGU!
Emelise Aleandri It was great to see you at the Italian American Writers event on Friday. loved your show and hope it has another reincarnation very soon. keep us all posted.
Bob Gutowski I've known Frank since college, and his blood has always been suspiciously thick and delicious!
Noel McCarthy Blood Type: RAGU is, hands down, one the best things to appear off-Broadway in many a year. If you haven't seen it yet, go; if you've already seen it, go again - and take a friend (or five). A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
Louisa Calio THE BEST ITALIAN SAUCE OUT THERE
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Last April, Woodlands High School students studying Italian in Mrs. Vannucci's class came to see "Blood Type: RAGU" during its Off-Broadway run. As an artist-in-residence at the school, we adapted the "I Love Lucy" grapes episode into a story of an ambitious Italian student on an educational field trip that gets hersel...f into trouble. The script was filmed and shown on the Greenburgh public access channel. The residency ended with the students watching their instructor perform in a show about the Italian-American experience. A great example on how the arts can fuse with education.Read More
