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Can I Be Frank? Sets Off-Broadway Return
Morgan Bassichis will star in the play based on material by the late comedian and performance artist Frank Maya.
April 01, 2026 By Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall
Can I Be Frank?, written by and starring Morgan Bassichis, will return Off-Broadway next month. Directed by 2025 Tony winner Sam Pinkleton (Oh, Mary!), the play is based on material by the late comedian and performance artist Frank Maya. It will run at SoHo Playhouse May 21 through June 27.
This follows a sold-out run at La MaMa in 2024 and an Obie Award-winning return at SoHo Playhouse last year. The piece is described as follows: "In a desperate attempt to prove they can think about someone other than themself, Morgan Bassichis turns to the work of queer comedian, musician, and performance artist Frank Maya. Maya was among the first out gay comedians on network television and on the precipice of mainstream success before he died from AIDS-related complications in 1995. This new solo performance humbly attempts to ensure Maya’s legacy is no longer overlooked while finally resolving the bottomless queer search for fame, father figures, and laughter in times of crisis."
"I am so excited to bring this show back and I apologize in advance for any sponsored ads with my face you will be forced to endure,” said Bassichis in a statement. “Please come—it will be a perfect first or last date!”
Can I Be Frank? was originally developed and produced at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.
Visit CanIBeFrank.nyc.
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