Actor-singer
Frank James Michael Grande Marchione is a versatile American musical theatre performer, actor, and philanthropist whose career spans Broadway ensembles, regional theatre, and television, distinguished equally by his stage work and his founding of Broadway in South Africa.
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Defining moments and milestones
Frankie Grande's career trajectory has been defined by steady Broadway and regional work, beginning with his 2007 national tour debut and progressing through ensemble roles in major Broadway productions including *Mamma Mia!* and *Rock of Ages*. His facility for comedic character work and strong vocal projection have established him as a reliable performer in musical theatre, while his parallel commitment to arts education and philanthropy—particularly through his co-founding of Broadway in South Africa—has positioned him as a performing artist engaged with social impact. Most recently, he has achieved principal visibility in the parody musical *Titanique*, which secured a Broadway run at the St. James Theatre in 2026.
Co-founded Broadway in South Africa in 2007, teaching performance arts to disadvantaged youth for seven years; received the Global Impact Award from buildOn in 2014 for philanthropic efforts including school construction in Malawi
Muhlenberg College, Pennsylvania (B.A., 2005, triple major in biology, theatre, and dance); Pine Crest School, Boca Raton, Florida
Recordings featuring Frankie Grande in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.