








Get Slam Frank tickets on New York Theatre Guide to experience what former New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley called "the most important new show around." Slam Frank the musical is now playing at the Orpheum Theatre downtown and roasts the ignorance and do-good attempts of woke theatre. In the show, a theatre company attempts to create a musical about the life of Anne Frank, but in the most inclusive way possible. The hilarious results? An intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop musical.
Don't miss Slam Frank in New York City. Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky’s musical was born out of a Twitter thread that asked: "Did Anne Frank ever acknowledge her white privilege?" So began a scrappy, indie journey to create a musical that has riled, delighted, and confused audiences, who keep coming back for more in this insane, unhinged dramatization of Anne Frank's story.
Slam Frank off Broadway has become a cult hit: it crowdfunded for its cast album and is now playing to laughing crowds each night. Lovers of parodies like The Book of Mormon and Avenue Q will understand the twisted humor in this special show, which has also won over scores of critics.
Zachary Stewart of TheaterMania said, “If you love the theater and want it to once again be a safe space for dangerous thought, the best thing you can do is buy a ticket to Slam Frank and laugh your ass off. I promise, it won’t be difficult!” The show was also listed on The New York Times' Top Comedy of 2025 and even won the praise of Times of Israel, who called the show “bold, triggering, brilliant: exactly what satire is meant to be.”
Ready for the privilege of seeing this show? Tickets to Slam Frank in New York are available now.
1hr 50min.
Musicals, History, Satire, Comedy, Contemporary, Off Broadway
Ages 16+.
September 17th, 2026
November 30th, 2026
By: Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky; conceived by Fox
Songs by: Andrew Fox
Director: Sam LaFrage
Choreography: Esosa Oviasu
Cast list: Olivia Bernábe (as Anita/Anne), Alex Lewis (as Peter), Austen Horne (as Edith), Rocky Paterra (as Otto), John Anker Bow (as Mr. Van Daan), Jaz Zepatos (as Mrs. Van Daan), Walker Stovall (as Asst. Stage Manager), and Amelia Louise Barr (as Margot)
Sets: Adam Koch
Costumes: Sarah Lockwood
Lighting: Jamie Roderick
Sound: Gage Baker
Other info: Video design by Zack Lobel, props design by Devin Orr, music direction by Alex Harrington
Inspired by a viral Twitter thread that asked, “Did Anne Frank ever acknowledge her white privilege?”, Slam Frank imagines what happens when a progressive community theater company decides to transform Anne Frank’s story into an intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop musical. The result is one of the most talked-about, argued-about, and laughed-about productions of the season—part satire, part reckoning, all conversation-starter. Critics have called Slam Frank one of the boldest theatrical experiences of 2025. Former New York Times critic Ben Brantley praised it as “the most important show around,” applauding its fearless theatricality. Zachary Stewart of TheaterMania raved, “If you love the theater and want it to once again be a safe space for dangerous thought, the best thing you can do is buy a ticket to Slam Frank and laugh your ass off. I promise, it won’t be difficult!”
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | - | - |
| Wednesday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Slam Frank is the lauded, hilarious, and darkly satirical retelling of the life of Anne Frank.
The running time of Slam Frank is 1hr 50min.
Slam Frank is playing at Orpheum Theatre. The theatre is located at 126 Second Avenue, New York, 10003.
Tickets for Slam Frank start at $91.
The recommended age for Slam Frank is Ages 16+..
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