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Interview: The Cast of SLAM FRANK on Offensive Comedy and Political Extremism
by David Clarke - Oct 19, 2026

Before a recent performance at the Orpheum Theatre, the cast of SLAM FRANK sat down for a candid conversation about political extremism, offensive satire, audience walkouts, and why art shouldn’t always make us comfortable.

Photos: SLAM FRANK Opens at The Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026

SLAM FRANK, a satirical hip-hop musical that reimagines The Diary of Anne Frank through a progressive theater lens, opened at The Orpheum Theatre. The production runs through at least the end of November. Check out photos from opening night here.

Review Roundup: SLAM FRANK Returns Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 5, 2026

Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky's Slam Frank, choreographed by Esosa Oviasu, music directed by Alex Harrington, and directed by Sam LaFrage, as back onstage at the Orpheum Theatre. Inspired by a 2022 viral Twitter thread that asked, “Did Anne Frank ever acknowledge her white privilege?”, SLAM FRANK imagines what happens when a progressive theater company asks themselves that same question, applying the rules and tropes of progressive theater to The Diary of Anne Frank. Transcending all taste and decency, they transform Anne Frank's true story into an intersectional, multi-ethnic, genderqueer, decolonized, anti-capitalist, hyper-empowering Afro-Latin hip-hop musical.  Check out what the critics are saying about the new musical.

SLAM FRANK Begins Previews at Off-Broadway's Orpheum Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026

The Anne Frank Afro-Latin hip-hop musical by Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky starts previews at the Orpheum Theatre, with an official opening planned for October 4.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for SLAM FRANK Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

Rehearsals have begun for SLAM FRANK, a new musical reimagining Anne Frank's story through a hip-hop lens, ahead of its Off-Broadway opening at the Orpheum Theatre. See photos!

Cast Set for SLAM FRANK Off-Broadway at Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026

The complete cast has been revealed for Slam Frank, the Anne Frank-inspired Afro-Latin hip-hop musical, ahead of its Off-Broadway run at the Orpheum Theatre.

SLAM FRANK Original Cast Recording Released After Kickstarter Doubles Goal
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

The Original Cast Recording of SLAM FRANK, the Off-Broadway satire praised by the New York Times as 'clever' and 'gleefully provocative,' is now available. A Kickstarter campaign raised more than double its $30,000 goal to fund the album.

SLAM FRANK Will Launch Kickstarter to Fund Original Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

The new musical SLAM FRANK, following its sold-out Fall run and growing national conversation, has announced the pre-launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund its Original Cast Recording.

SLAM FRANK Extended for a Week; Andrew Fox to Join the Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

SLAM FRANK, the incendiary new musical that reimagines Anne Frank’s story through an “intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop lens”, has extended for an additional week of performances at Asylum NYC.

Full Cast Set for SLAM FRANK at Asylum NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

Following a sold-out industry showcase this spring, SLAM FRANK will have its limited engagement run this fall at Asylum NYC. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.