“CLEVER, GLEEFULLY PROVOCATIVE” (NYT), SLAM FRANK ANNOUNCES YET ANOTHER EXTENSION AT THE ASYLUM THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR

11/10/25

NEW YORK, NY — November 11, 2025: The incendiary “clever, gleefully provocative” new musical SLAM FRANK, that “transforms Anne Frank’s story into a musical satire whose targets include the theater, identity politics, and empty progressivism” (NYT), announces another extension at Asylum NYC (123 East 24th Street, NYC). The show, which initially announced a three-week run, is now adding its fourth month of performances, now through December 28.

Critics and naysayers have called Slam Frank one of the boldest theatrical experiences of the year. Former New York Times critic Ben Brantley praised it as “the most important show around,” applauding its fearless theatricality, and others agree:

“A clever, gleefully provocative new satire … tramples sensitive taboos with its premise alone — a community theater performs a hip-hop musical about Anne Frank and her family.” — Laura Collins Hughes, The New York Times

“The artistic fruits of America’s abortive cultural revolution are just now ripening. A particularly delicious example is Slam Frank … So 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. - Zachary Stewart, Theatermania

“Slam Frank skewers the absurdity of tribalism while championing our common humanity… I’d love to think Slam Frank could become a mammoth hit like Book of Mormon and go on to save Broadway. But if that seems too much to expect, perhaps it can save America.” - Ben Kawaller, UK Times

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.

“We’ve never seen a reaction like this night after night, it’s exactly why Asylum NYC will always support brave new theatre.” - Bob Melley, Partner, Asylum NYC

Creator, composer, and “master troll” Andrew Fox, conceived the show with Joel Sinensky, which is directed by Sam LaFrage, and features Olivia Bernábe as Anita (Anne), Andrew Fox as Mr. Van Daan, Alex Lewis as Peter, Anya van Hoogstraten as Margot, Austen Horne as Edith, Rocky Paterra as Otto, Jaz Zepatos as Mrs. Van Daan, and Walker Stovall as the Assistant Stage Manager. Covering the company are Kris Bramson, Peter Kendall, and Crystal Stewart.

The show is produced by Steven Brandon, Andrew Fox, Seth Greenleaf, Alex Lewis, Joel Sinensky, and Stage Time. The creative team includes Associate Director Emily Abrams, Music Director Alex Harrington, Choreographer Nico DeJesus, Assistant Choreographer Arianne Meneses, Costume Designer Sarah Lockwood, Set and Props Designer CJ Howard, Lighting and Live Video Streaming Designer Zach Lobel, and Projections Designer Nicholas Ferrari. Nikita Chernin serves as Production Stage Manager. Marketing and Publicity by Katie Rosin, Kampfire. The band features Mike Pettry (keyboards/guitar), Jared Decker (percussion), and Joseph Wallace (bass).

Performances are at Asylum NYC (123 East 24th Street, New York City) through December 28; Tuesday - Sunday at 7 pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $60–$120 at SlamFrankMusical.com, with $20 standby tickets available in person at showtime, subject to availability.

Running Time: 110 minutes

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