Summer Is the Time for Off Broadway Comedy
Briefly

Morgan Bassichis’s show, 'Can I Be Frank?', brings to life the works and influence of Frank Maya, a groundbreaking comic who died in 1995. Set at La MaMa, the performance is directed by Sam Pinkleton, known for Broadway productions. Bassichis combines hilarity with deep emotion, channeling Maya’s manic rants on themes of sex and death. Although the show was anticipated to move to Broadway, it returns to the smaller SoHo Playhouse through September 13, emphasizing Bassichis’s unique blend of performance styles.
Morgan Bassichis's show 'Can I Be Frank?' humorously brings the late avant-garde comic Frank Maya back to life, combining elements of comedy and emotional turmoil addressed in his rants.
Directed by Sam Pinkleton, known for his Broadway successes, Bassichis’s performance embodies a blend of high camp and poignant moments, showcasing the impact of Maya’s legacy in contemporary performance.
Read at The New Yorker
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