“Slam Frank,” a controversial musical that reimagines Anne Frank’s story through an “intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop lens,” is shifting from its developmental run to a limited Off-Broadway engagement. According to reports, the production begins in the fall, with previews scheduled to start at the Orpheum Theatre on September 17. The timing is noted as aligning with the one-year mark since the show’s developmental run that initially drew attention and praise. Tickets for the Off-Broadway run go on sale June 12.
Both outlets describe the same creative approach to the adaptation, emphasizing its stated focus on intersectional identity and Afro-Latin hip-hop styling while centering themes associated with Anne Frank’s story. While the coverage characterizes the project as provocative and controversial, the articles largely focus on the announced schedule and venue for the Off-Broadway move rather than specific production or reception details.
