Morgan Bassichis: Can I Be Frank? tickets
About Morgan Bassichis: Can I Be Frank?
Winner of two OBIE Awards for Playwriting and Directing, see Can I Be Frank? from comedian Morgan Bassichis, whom The New Yorker has called "fiercely hilarious." Directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton (Oh, Mary!),Can I Be Frank? returns to SoHo Playhouse for a limited run this summer.
In a desperate attempt to prove they can think about anyone other than themself, Bassichis looks to queer comedian, musician, and performance artist Frank Maya, whose work inspires Can I Be Frank? in New York.
A unique performance piece, Can I Be Frank? off Broadway is written and performed by Bassichis and was originally developed and produced at La MaMa Experimental Club. Now, it returns to a legendary downtown venue, SoHo Playhouse, to celebrate how Bassichis's work operates in a shared lineage with Maya's. Prepare for a hilarious and moving tribute as Morgan does whatever it takes to gain a laugh, and your fandom.
Know before you go
Accessibility: Please note that the SoHo Playhouse is a landmark building that regrettably is not wheelchair accessible. There is no ramp or elevator access.
Run time
1hr 10min.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 13+.
Start date
May 21st, 2026
End date
June 27th, 2026
“Hilarious, moving tribute that defies description”
A Genius Tribute That Sparks Joy and Tears
Audiences are absolutely captivated by this one-person show that delivers the rare combination of being hysterically funny while simultaneously heartbreaking. Morgan's tribute to Frank Maya, a brillia...
What It Feels Like
- Laugh-cry journey
- Radically funny
- Deeply moving
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate brilliant solo performances with heart and humor
- You want to discover overlooked queer history and forgotten heroes
- You enjoy theater that makes you laugh, cry, and think all at once
A truly wonderful one man show about community and connection that is filled with laughs. It came highly recommended, and I am glad I got to see it at this venue as it’s sure to play at larger theaters before too long.
Queer theater culture limited is as in part a result of AIDS & your ai will not replace us.
Beautiful tribute to Frank Maya. So beautiful. And so funny.
Stars on stage
Morgan Bassichis
Morgan Bassichis: Can I Be Frank? cast and creative team
By: Morgan Bassichis, based on and with original material by Frank Maya
Director: Sam Pinkleton
Cast list: Morgan Bassichis
More information about Morgan Bassichis: Can I Be Frank?
After a sold-out run at La MaMa in June of 2024, Can I Be Frank? returns to New York this summer. "I feel overjoyed to get to introduce new audiences to the work of one of our queer artistic ancestors, Frank Maya,” said Morgan Bassichis in a statement. “And I really hope people take away a strong sense of liking me.”
Pinkleton added, "I am so excited to spend the summer converting as much of New York City as possible into Morgan Bassichis superfans, as I have been since my very first exposure to their work. Despite what my therapist says, I do believe Morgan may just be the hero we are all looking for right now."
Pinkleton, as seen with Oh, Mary!, is an award-winning director of outrageous comedies, and Can I Be Frank? offers its own wit and theatrical vocabulary that will delight and surprise audiences this summer.
What to watch for
- Morgan Bassichis's performances have been presented by MoMA PS1, Whitney Museum, New Museum, and other esteemed venues.
- Sam Pinkleton's work as a choreographer includes Stephen Sondheim’s final musical Here We Are at The Shed and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 on Broadway.
- Frank 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.
- Morgan’s book of to-do lists, The Odd Years, was published by Wendy’s Subway in 2020.
Tickets
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