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Ennio: Comic Quick-Change Artist at the Pasadena Playhouse

The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101)
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$15.00 - $29.00
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Internationally known as "the living paper cartoon," Italian mime Ennio Marchetto folds the art of origami into theatrical and musical magic. Don't miss the original quick-change artist as he races through 50 life-size costumes in 70 minutes, undergoing eye-popping and hilarious transformations while lampooning politicians, celebrities and historical figures -- including several new characters -- in a presentation that's part Commedia Dell'Arte, part pop-culture skewering, and fun for all ages. This highly acclaimed show comes to Pasadena following hit tours of Europe and Australia.

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The last date listed for Ennio was Sunday August 28, 2011 / 2:00pm.

The Pasadena Playhouse
39 S. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Website
626-356-7529
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The evening was a mash up of Pageant of the Masters, MTV, pantomime and Saturday Morning Cartoons. Somehow they were flavors that worked well together...we enjoyed every minute. Thanks Goldstar for a very unique evening.
Written on Aug 29 2011

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WHAT THIS MAN DOES WITH PAPER AND THE FACT HE HAS MADE AN ACT THAT TOURS THE WORLD... IS SHEAR BRILLIANCE. HE IS THE CONSUMMATE PERFORMER. GREAT SEATS THANK YOU GOLDSTAR AND PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
Written on Aug 28 2011

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Ennio is supremely talented, funny, enthusiastic, and creative. Characters are great, music is wonderful, and his antics are right-on.
Written on Aug 26 2011

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Very, Very funy. The guy really knows comedy.
Written on Aug 30 2011

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Website

http://pasadenaplayhouse.org/ennio_landing.htm

Quotes & Highlights

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  • “… a hilarious parade of delights and surprises. An immensely entertaining, pleasurable, playful evening. A dream of a show!” --San Francisco Chronicle
  • “It’s an absolute hoot … irrepressible.” --The New York Times
  • " ... unusual, clever and inspired silliness." --Variety
  • “… breathtakingly inventive … an hour that zooms by in gales of laughter!” --New York Daily News
  • "Perfect family entertainment!" --London Times
  • "Flat out funny!" --Hollywood Reporter

Description

No celebrity or public figure is safe from the hilarious and theatrically magical imagination of Ennio!  

Ennio Marchetto is the original transformation artist, revolutionizing the art of origami into a performance that is nothing short of comic genius. Marchetto uses his dynamic physical comedy and ingenious paper costumes to magically morph into parodies of over 50 favorite superstars and personalities.  

Born the son of an espresso machine repair engineer in Venice, Italy, Ennio was inspired by the Disney cartoons he watched avidly as a child, the modern choreography of Pina Bausch and the opulence of the Venetian Carnivale. The daydreams of his youth evolved into him creating extravagant costumes and masks for the re-emerging Carnivale in the 1980s – leading to his first cabaret show, which earned him the prestigious Golden Lion Award at the Venetian Entertainment Festival and The Golden Mosquito award for comedy.  

Upon meeting his collaborative partner Sosthen Hennekam, a fashion and costume designer, they developed enough paper characters to create a full one-hour show. Following an invitation to perform at The Edinburgh Festival by producer Glynis Henderson, Ennio quickly became a cult hit and achieved massive critical acclaim. Having now performed in over 70 countries around the world, Ennio’s side-splitting performances have crossed all cultural boundaries to entertain everyone from royals and celebrities to his massive international fan base.