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Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) has kicked off its 2025-2026 season with a bold take on Anyone Can Whistle, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ quirky, once-maligned Broadway musical.

A young Frank Abagnale, Jr. (JJ Niemann in his bravura Marriott debut) wants to live a more colorful life. Thus begins his criminal career. The current production at Marriott Lincolnshire is the musical Catch Me If You Can which is based upon the movie and book of the same name.

Marriott Theater’s production of Catch Me If You Can works on every level. It is funny and ridiculously entertaining. The cast has immense chemistry, and their execution of the material is next level. It’s a Broadway quality production and is as close to musical theater perfection as a show can be. It could easily be transferred from Chicago to New York’s Circle in the Square as is, and it would likely outperform the original Broadway run. It is just that good. Stopping short of using the must see cliché that was mentioned earlier, its highly recommended that if you are within a five-hour drive of Chicago, that you buy a ticket, jump in your car, make the drive and see this absolute gem of a show. It will likely be the among the best musicals you will see this year.What did our critic think of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Marriott Theatre?

Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann make his Marriott Theatre debut as the charming con artist, “Frank Abagnale Jr.”

 Marriott Theatre is presenting Catch Me If You Can. JJ Niemann, who is currently starring as Charles Lee in Hamilton on Broadway is making his Marriott Theatre debut as the charming con artist, “Frank Abagnale Jr.” Get a first look here!

Actor, content creator, and social media influencer JJ Niemann is playing his dream role. Niemann is currently performing as Frank Abagnale, Jr. in the musical Catch Me If You Can at Chicago’s Marriott Theatre.

Can I Be Frank? will play two additional performances Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the additional performances here!

Yellow Sound Label has released Mark William: If I Can Dream, recorded live at The Green Room 42. Learn more about the album and get a first listen to If I Can Dream here!

On this week's episode of Survival Jobs, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, sit down with the extremely talented and charming, multi-discipline artist Morgan Bassichis to talk about their one-person show Can I Be Frank?, now running at the SoHo Playhouse through September 13. Watch in this video!

Recordings of productions previously only available ot watch as part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will now be available for viewing off-site in classrooms for educational purposes.

Go inside rehearsals for Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann will make his Marriott Theatre debut as the charming con artist, “Frank Abagnale Jr.”

Marriott Theatre will present Catch Me If You Can. JJ Niemann, who stars as Charles Lee in Hamilton on Broadway will make his Marriott Theatre debut as the charming con artist, “Frank Abagnale Jr.” See rehearsal photos here! 

The Lone Tree Arts Center will present the Gershwin-inspired musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to performances.

Learn more about each of the charities that make up the We Get the Job Done Coalition here and find out how you can donate now. History has its eyes on you! 

Marriott Theatre will present Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. The production will star JJ Niemann. Learn more!

In many of America’s cities, theatre history exists in plain sight. Whether inside a museum or on a street corner, fascinating pieces of theatre lore exist, waiting to be discovered by an interested passerby. Here are ten inspiring displays of theatre history I saw up close and in person this summer, from New York City to Washington D.C. and beyond. You can visit them too—and many are free to see! 

Can I Be Frank?, written by and starring comedian, artist, and writer Morgan Bassichis, directed by 2025 Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton (Oh, Mary!; Josh Sharp’s ta-da!), based on and with original material by the late comedian and performance artist Frank Maya is playing now at SoHo Playhouse. Read reviews for the show!

Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show, Las Vegas’ longest-running interactive theatrical experience, will launch a new residency at the Rio Hotel & Casino beginning August 28. Performances will take place nightly at 7 p.m. inside The Venue at Masquerade Village.

For the fifth consecutive season, Bristol Township residents can experience the magic of live theatre for just $10. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets here!

What did our critic think of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Hershey Area Playhouse? Hershey Area Playhouse will present Catch Me If You Can now through August 10th, directed by Amanda Nowell.

BAFTA Award winning artist Alison Jackson is bringing her mischievously outrageous, live 'celebrity' show to this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will return to the New York stage this fall.  The musical will begin previews on November 7, with opening night set for November 17, 2025. The show is now teasing its cast via Instagram. Can you guess the spellers from these emojis?

Comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor Rob Auton will present a brand new tour with CAN: The Story of a Man Called CAN - his first-ever narrative story. Learn how to purchase tickets.

'Theater' was recently featured as a final Jeopardy on an episode of the popular game show. The clue given to the contestants was: 'The title of a Pulitzer-winning play from 2006 mentions this month, as does another winner 54 years prior.' Watch the video to find out the answer!

Osceola Arts has announced the final production of its 64th season with the Tony Award-nominated musical 'Catch Me If You Can,' running July 18 through August 3.