"a spectacle unparalleled by most of NYU’s theater scene." -WSN
"a rich aesthetic through a mesmerizing production... a massive scale with passion and dedication!" -WSN
Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager Frank Abignale, Jr. runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. 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 pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
ABOUT
Book by Terrence McNally; Music by Marc Shaiman; Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman; Arrangements by Marc Shaiman; Orchestrations by Marc Shaiman and Larry Blank.
Directed and choreographed by Philip Colgan; music directed by Curtis Reynolds; scenic design by Kyle Hill; costume design by Liz McGlone; lighting design by Kelley Shih; sound design by Adrienne Bixler; hair and make-up design by Jahise LeBouef.
Production stage manager, Jason Thinger; production manager, Christopher Pritchard; technical supervisor, Cherrish Curry; associate producer, Meg Whitehurst; assistant producer, Daniel Unitas; associate director and choreographer, Marc Anthony Ferre.
Presented by Jason Arnold in association with Tisch New Theatre through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
At the NYU Skirball Center. Catchmenyu.com. April 2-4, 2015.
Running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes.
WITH: Jarrad Biron Green, Dante Jeanfelix, Damian Quinn, Kylie Cipola, Ashley Coia, Mallory Minerson, Emilio Madrid-Kuser, Bernardo Cabrera, Megan Callahan, Drew Carr, Cori Cook, Haley Callahan Fish, Taylor Johnson, Yvette Lu, KP Mendoza, David Merino, Whitney Mulhern, Amanda Pinto, AnnMarie Powers, Andy Richardson, Ian Shain, Zach Williams, Josh Zacher