The Meta-Gay Antics of “Can I Be Frank?” and the “Heated Rivalry” Musical
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
25/20
Brand Signal
11/15
Depth
4/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Emily Nussbaum reviews Morgan Bassichis’s “Can I Be Frank?” and Dylan MarcAurele’s “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical,” in which gay fandom generates funny and moving new material.

