Catch Me If You Can

[NoHo Arts District, CA] – The Colony Theatre presents Catch Me If You Can, the Broadway musical inspired by the unbelievable true story of master con artist Frank W. Abagnale Jr., September 17 through October 18.

About Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can is a high-flying, splashy Broadway musical that tells the true story of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr., who runs away from home in search of the glamorous life. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination, and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. But when Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty, Carl chases Frank to the end … and finds something he never expected.

“At The Colony Theatre, we’re committed to bringing together extraordinary artists to create productions that inspire, entertain, and connect with our community,” said producing artistic director Heather Provost. “Catch Me If You Can is exactly that kind of show – it’s big, bold, so much fun, and filled with an abundance of heart. We can’t wait for audiences to experience the sheer joy that will be happening on our stage and in our theatre when we bring this incredible story to life.”

Catch Me If You Can premiered on Broadway in 2011 and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The show has a book by Terrence McNally, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. It is based on the 2002 Dreamworks motion picture. The production will be directed by 10-time Artios Award-winner Michael Donovan, director of The Colony’s 2025 smash hit production of The Wedding Singer. Choreography is by Natalie Iscovich, and Brent Crayon will serve as musical director.

The Cast

The cast will feature Blake Jenner (Glee, What/If, The Edge of Seventeen), Joe Abraham (The Little Mermaid and Hairspray on Broadway), Kevin Bailey (original Broadway casts of The Lion King and Annie Get Your Gun 1999 revival), Leslie Stevens (original Broadway cast of La Cage Aux Folles and Victor/Victoria on Broadway), Gabbie Adner (Sweeney Todd at La Mirada, Peril in the Alps at Laguna Playhouse), Brad Griffith (Anouilh’s Antigone off-Broadway), and Whitney Kathleen Vigil (The Wedding Singer and Millennials Are Killing Musicals at The Colony). The ensemble includes (in alphabetical order) Leonel Ayala, Matthew Mason Baker, Johnisa Breault, Luc Clopton, Sophie Liu David, Spencer Del Carmen, Jesse Graham, Anne Hart, Caleb Kocsis, Samantha Lawrence-Mata, Almand Martin Jr., and Lucy Schene.

The Team

Scenic design is by Molly Cornell, lighting design is by Luke Moyer, costume design is by Jennifer Deck, sound design is by Robert Arturo Ramirez, projections design is by Gabrieal Griego, properties design is by John McElveney, and wig design is by Leland Stephens. Assistant director is Coby Rogers. Director of operations for The Colony is Brenda Ramirez-Kalcoff, general manager is Matthew Herrmann, and artistic coordinator for The Colony is Katie Woerner. Casting is by Michael Donovan, CSA, and Richie Ferris, CSA.

Michael Donovan is a casting director, producer, director, and teacher. He has cast over 1,000 theatre productions. Brent Crayon is a music director and pianist based in Los Angeles. Some of his many credits include Stephen Schwartz’s Snapshots, It’s Only Life, Bubble Boy the Musical, Songs for a New World, and The Wedding Singer at The Colony. Natalie Iscovich has choreographed and assistant choreographed such shows as Bonnie and Clyde at the Rubicon Theatre, the National Tour of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, ABC’s General Hospital, and the world premiere of Las Tres Mujeres de Jerusalén for LA Opera.

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