BWW Reviews: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Flies its Over-The-Top Treatment into the Bushnell
by Lauren Yarger - May 29, 2013
The true story of a teenager who plays a game of Catch Me if You Can with the FBI is already larger than life, but this musical, making a tour stop at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, takes it way over the top by adding full-scale musical numbers, kick-line choreography and glitzy costumes.
BWW Reviews: Charmingly Flawed CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Lands in L.A.
by Michael L. Quintos - Mar 23, 2013
While certainly a fun, buoyant little show---featuring some enjoyable music from HAIRSPRAY composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, as well as a very likable, extremely talented young actor, Stephen Anthony, at the center of its semi-autobiographical tale of successful grifting---CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: THE MUSICAL focuses much of its creative raison d'etre on its eye-catching razzle dazzle, and not enough on the fascinating story that's bubbling underneath. The non-Equity touring version of the short-lived 2011 four-time Tony nominated show, is now on a two-week layover at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles through March 24.
BWW Reviews: Fun, Pulsating CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Pantages
by Don Grigware - Mar 14, 2013
It used to be, in days gone by, that hit Broadway shows would be made into movies; now, it's the reverse. With a dearth of ideas for Broadway musicals, the trend lately has been to turn to the big screen and revamp a popular film for the stage, adding song and dance. Such was the case with 9 to 5 and later Legally Blonde engendering quite a bit of success. Those two had female stars at the core, so it's high time a male got some attention. Voila! Catch Me If You Can has a quirky real-life story about an anti-hero Frank Abagnale Jr. (Stephen Anthony) who in the 60s was called the Johnny Appleseed of fraud. The outstanding creative team of book writer Terrence McNally and musical wizards Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman took an old idea and created an entertainingly fresh showcase around it. The resultant Catch Me If You Can which received several Tony Award nominations in 2012 - one win for Norbert Leo Butz as Best Featured Actor playing Agent Carl Hanratty - is on tour and now playing the Pantages through March 24 with Merritt David Janes essaying Hanratty.
TV: First Look at Highlights of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Tour
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 20, 2013
Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the true story that inspired it, the high-flying Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will play the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for a limited 2 week engagement March 12 - 24, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the touring production below.
BWW Reviews: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - A Guaranteed Good Time
by David Clarke - Feb 7, 2013
The musicalized version of Frank Abagnale, Jr.'s jet set life, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, flies into the Hobby Center this week. With a strong opening night crowd and performance, this toe-tapping musical is sure to put a smile on your face and make you feel great. Marc Shaiman wrote the catchy score with lyrics by Scott Whitman and Marc Shaiman. Yet, audiences may better recognize this duo as the real-life composing team behind the hit songs for the fictional musical BOMBSHELL on NBC's SMASH.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Tour- Performance Highlights!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 18, 2012
The tour of the 2011 Broadway musical Catch Me if You Can started October 7 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. The videos below show clips from the show, including 'Live in Living Color,' 'Jet Set,' 'Fly, Fly Away,' 'Don't Break the Rules,' and more. Click below to watch highlights!
Dominic Fortuna Joins Cast of GREASE National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2011
One of the stars of the recent Broadway production of GREASETM, singer/actor Dominic Fortuna, has joined the cast as 'Vince Fontaine' and 'Teen Angel.' Dominic starred on Broadway and in the first national tour (with Taylor Hicks) of GREASETM as 'Vince Fontaine.'
TV: Happy Father's Day with Anthony and Fortuna of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-06-14 16:19:53
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Tour- Performance Highlights!
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2012-10-18 16:47:47
STAGE TUBE: First Look at CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - Tour Highlights!
by Stage Tube - 2012-10-09 14:06:40