Catch Me If You Can 2011 - Articles Page 5

Opened: April 10, 2011
Closing: September 04, 2011

Catch Me If You Can - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway)
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is based on the book and hit 2002 DreamWorks film of the same name directed by Stephen Spielberg with screenplay by Jeff Nathanson and book by Frank Abagnale, Jr.



CATCH ME IF YOU CAN captures the astonishing true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer, and a jet pilot-all before the age of 21. With straight-arrow FBI agent Carl Hanratty on Frank's trail, we're off on a jet-setting, cat-and-mouse chase, as a jazzy, swinging-sixties score keeps this adventure in constant motion. In the end, Agent Hanratty learns he and Frank aren't so very different after all, and Frank finds out what happens when love catches up to a man on the run.

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Photo Flash: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - First Production Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - March 29, 2011


Now in previews, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will open on Broadway Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the Neil Simon Theatre. This new musical, created by a team of Tony winners, features a book by Terrence McNally, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, choreography by Jerry Mitchell and is directed by Jack O'Brien. The first production shots appear below!

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Offers Seat Upgrade for Previews
by Jessica Lewis - March 25, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN has launched a new seat upgrade initiative offering every audience member the chance to upgrade their seat to a pair in the 'First Class' section of the orchestra. During preview performances, beginning 30 minutes before curtain, audience members can text in to a number listed in their Playbill and one winner will be chosen at random 10 minutes prior to show time. Every audience member who enters, regardless of seat location in the theater, is eligible to be upgraded. The seat upgrade is sponsored by JetBlue - the Official Airline of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, opening Sunday, April 10 at The Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

STAGE TUBE: DIARY OF A CHORUS GIRL: Episode 2!
by Nicole Rosky - March 23, 2011


DanceOn, YouTube's partnership channel exclusive to dance, released the second episode of DIARY OF A CHORUS GIRL today. The first webseries of its kind, DIARY OF A CHORUS GIRL documents the making of Broadway's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN from its first rehearsal to opening night through the eyes of a real-life chorus girl in her Broadway debut, Alex Ellis. From grueling dance rehearsals in 6-inch heels, to glamorous photo shoots, to balancing a personal life, Alex Ellis takes viewers on a theatrical journey showing what it really takes to make it on the Great White Way.

STAGE TUBE: DanceOn Presents DIARY OF A CHORUS GIRL
by Nicole Rosky - March 16, 2011


DIARY OF A CHORUS GIRL, directed by Sara Wolkowitz, is an original webseries the follows the making of Broadway's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN through the eyes of Alex Ellis, a cast member making her Broadway debut! A 10 episode journey, each episode will go live on Wednesdays from March 16, 2011 through May 18, 2011 on www.DanceOn.com.

Aaron Tveit on His CATCH ME IF YOU CAN 'Dream Team'
by Nicole Rosky - March 16, 2011


Broadway Beat recently went behind the scenes of Broadway's newest musical, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, which just began previews at the Neil Simon Theatre last week. During their visit at the rehearsal studio, they stopped to chat with Aaron Tveit, who plays leading man Frank Abagnale Jr. in the production.

Norbert Leo Butz on the Show with 'Razzle Dazzle': CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Nicole Rosky - March 15, 2011


Broadway Beat recently went behind the scenes of Broadway's newest musical, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, which just began previews at the Neil Simon Theatre last week. During their visit at the rehearsal studio, they stopped to chat with Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz, who plays lovable FBI agent Carl Hanratty in the show.

Sh-K-Boom to Release CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - March 14, 2011


Sh-k-boom will release the cast recording of Broadway's newest musical, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. The show, which began previews at the Neil Simon Theatre last week, is based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it. A release date for the album has not yet been announced.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Begins Previews Tonight!
by Jessica Lewis - March 11, 2011


One of the most anticipated musical events of the season, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, begins previews tonight March 11, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday, April 10, 2011.

Frank Abagnale Jr. Talks Aaron Tveit: 'A True Star on the Rise'
by Kelsey Denette - March 3, 2011


Aaron Tveit - NEXT TO NORMAL's original 'Superboy', RENT's rocker Roger at the Hollywood Bowl, and soon to be CATCH ME IF YOU CAN's most charming con artist - was featured in the April issue of Vanity Fair. For a piece co-written by Frank Abagnale Jr., the man who Tveit portrays in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, the actor posed in the Rusty Knot in NYC.

TV: Part II of Your Backstage Ticket to CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Hosted By Kerry Butler
by Craig Brockman - March 7, 2011


BroadwayWorld and Tony Award Nominated star, Kerry Butler bring you behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated musicals of the season-CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. In this second episode, Kerry introduces you to some more of the cast...

TV: Your Backstage Ticket to CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Hosted By Kerry Butler
by Craig Brockman - February 23, 2011


Without question, one of the most anticipated musicals of the season is CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. And BroadwayWorld is bringing you behind the scenes with your backstage ticket featuring a 'flip' series starring Tony Award Nominated star, Kerry Butler. In this first episode, Kerry introduces you to some of the cast...

STAGE TUBE: Even More from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN's Press Preview!
by Robert Diamond - February 14, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will begin on Friday, March 11, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street and will open on Sunday, April 10, 2011. The first video pieces that we ran from this exciting event were SO popular that we are thrilled to share some more footage, given to us by the production!

TV Broadway Beat Special: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - Meet the Cast & Creative Team!
by Robert Diamond - February 11, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will begin on Friday, March 11, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street and will open on Sunday, April 10, 2011. Broadway Beat was on hand for a performance preview and brings you a complete look at the show in rehearsals. Plus interviews by host Richie Ridge with the show's top notch cast and creative team!

TV Broadway Beat: Frank Abagnale, Jr. Talks CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Robert Diamond - February 11, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will begin on Friday, March 11, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street and will open on Sunday, April 10, 2011. Broadway Beat was on hand for a performance preview this morning and brings you a first look at the real-life Frank Abagnale, Jr. talking about his life and the show! Stay tuned for interviews by host Richie Ridge with the show's top notch cast and creative team!

TV Broadway Beat: Watch CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in Rehearsal Part One
by Robert Diamond - February 10, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will begin on Friday, March 11, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street and will open on Sunday, April 10, 2011. Broadway Beat was on hand for a performance preview this morning and brings you a first look at the show in rehearsals along with interviews by host Richie Ridge with the show's top notch cast and creative team!

Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Meets the Press
by Monica Simoes - February 10, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will begin on Friday, March 11, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street and will open on Sunday, April 10, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand for a performance preview this morning and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: First Look - CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in Rehearsal
by Monica Simoes - February 10, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will begin on Friday, March 11, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street and will open on Sunday, April 10, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand for a performance preview this morning and brings you a first look at the show in photos below!

Photo Flash: First CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Promo Picture!
by Robert Diamond - February 9, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will begin on Friday, March 11, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street and will open on Sunday, April 10, 2011. Here's a first look at Aaron Tveit as Frank Abagnale, Jr. along with Angie Schworer.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Delays Previews by 4 Days
by Robert Diamond - January 31, 2011


Today, lead producers Margo Lion and Hal Luftig announced that previews for the new Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will begin on Friday, March 11, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street, rather than on the previously announced Monday, March 7, 2011. The four day postponement is necessary to accommodate the production's load in and technical rehearsal schedule which had been compressed due to the extension of the previous tenant at The Neil Simon Theatre, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles on Broadway, and then delayed by the record snowfall that has occurred in New York City. Opening Night will remain on Sunday, April 10, 2011.

BWW EXCLUSIVE: 'Jet Set' from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Robert Diamond - January 31, 2011


BWW is excited to share an exclusive sampler track of 'Jet Set' from the the new Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.

Catch Me If You Can FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Catch Me If You Can have there been?
Catch Me If You Can has had 4 productions including New York which opened in 2005, New York which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2011 and US Tour which opened in 2013.
What Tony Awards has Catch Me If You Can been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Orchestrations for Marc ShaimanBest Orchestrations for Larry Blank and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Steve Canyon Kennedy.
What awards has Catch Me If You Can been nominated for?
Catch Me If You Can has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Scott Wittman, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Marc Shaiman, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Marc Shaiman, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Marc Shaiman, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Larry Blank, and Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards).

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