Morgan Bassichis: Can I Be Frank? Tickets
About Morgan Bassichis: Can I Be Frank?
See the newest work 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? plays at SoHo Playhouse for a limited run only 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 comes 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.
Run time
1hr 10min.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 13+.
Start date
July 24th, 2025
End date
September 13th, 2025
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.
