Can I Be Frank?, written by and starring Morgan Bassichis, opened Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse August 4, and the reviews are rolling in. The play began performances July 24, and will continue through September 13.
Directed by 2025 Tony winner Sam Pinkleton (Oh, Mary!), the play is based on material by the late comedian and performance artist Frank Maya.
Read the reviews below.
The Front Row Center (Tulis McCall)
One Minute Critic (Matthew Wexler)
New York Theatre Guide (Amelia Merrill)
New York Stage Review (Melissa Rose Bernardo, Michael Sommers)
The New York Sun (Elysa Gardner)
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Playbill will continue to update this list as reviews come in.
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."
Can I Be Frank? was originally developed and produced at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.
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