Catch Me If You Can 2011 - Articles Page 2

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.

Catch Me If You Can - 2011 - Broadway Cast

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Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
by Walter McBride - June 29, 2011


Yesterday, June 28, the stars of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN celebrated their cast album release at Barnes & Noble with an in-store performance and CD signing. The cast album is out under Ghostlight Records.

Aaron Tveit, Kerry Butler, et al. Set for 92Y CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Talk-Back Today
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2011


Catch Me If You Can, the new Broadway musical comedy based on the hit Stephen Spielberg film, is the incredible true story of a teenager who runs away from home in search of the glamorous life with only his boyish charm, big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks. Hear members of the cast and creative team talk about their new production, along with performances of a couple of favorite songs.

Cast of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN to Perform at UES Barnes & Noble Today
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2011


Cast members from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN including Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz, Tom Wopat, and Kerry Butler will make an appearance at the Upper East Side Barnes and Noble for a performance and CD signing on June 28. The events will begin at 4:00pm on the event stage (86th/Lex).

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Performs Songs & Signs CDs at Barnes & Noble
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 22, 2011


On June 28th there will be an in-Store Performance for ‘Catch Me If You Can' Original Broadway Cast Recording, via Ghostlight Records

Norbert Leo Butz Dedicates Tony Award to His CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cast
by Nicole Rosky - June 22, 2011


Last week, Norbert Leo Butz took a moment during the CATCH ME IF YOU CAN curtain call to thank the company for all of their support and assistance in helping him deliver his Tony-winning performance. This is what he had to say:

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cast to Perform at Barnes and Noble, 6/28
by Nicole Rosky - June 22, 2011


Cast members from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN including Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz, Tom Wopat, and Kerry Butler will make an appearance at the Upper East Side Barnes & Noble for a performance and CD signing on June 28. The events will begin at 4:00pm on the event stage, with doors opening at 3:30 pm (86th/Lex).

STAGE TUBE: Aaron Tveit and CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Ladies Jam to Adele
by Nicole Rosky - June 16, 2011


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. Click elow to watch a new promo for the show, which features leading man Aaron Tviet, his female co-stars, and Adele!

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, LION KING Hold Special Performances to Benefit The Actors Fund This Summer
by Meghan Schuler - June 15, 2011


Broadway's new musical, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and the Tony-winning THE LION KING will be giving special performances to raise support for non-profit organization, The Actors Fund.

Aaron Tveit, Kerry Butler, et al. Set for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Talk-Back, 6/28
by Nicole Rosky - June 15, 2011


Catch Me If You Can, the new Broadway musical comedy based on the hit Stephen Spielberg film, is the incredible true story of a teenager who runs away from home in search of the glamorous life with only his boyish charm, big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks. Hear members of the cast and creative team talk about their new production, along with performances of a couple of favorite songs.

STAGE TUBE: Norbert Leo Butz Thanks CATCH ME Company Post Tony Win
by Jessica Lewis - June 15, 2011


Last night, Norbert Leo Butz took a moment during the CATCH ME IF YOU CAN curtain call to thank the company for all of their support and assistance in helping him deliver his Tony-winning performance. Click below to hear the heartfelt speech!

TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle - Norbert Leo Butz on Doing CATCH ME IF YOU CAN for Dad
by Jessica Lewis - June 13, 2011


Norbert Leo Butz is the 2011 recipient of the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Broadway Beat's Richie Ridge spoke with the star immediately following his acceptance about what winning the award means to him. Click below to catch up with the Broadway vet right after his big, emotional moment!

STAGE TUBE: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Performs at the Tonys!
by Nicole Rosky - June 12, 2011


The 2011 Tony Awards are now underway at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, and Norbert Leo Butz and the cast of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN just performed live at the Beacon Theatre, where all the action is happening. Click below to check out their performance of 'Don't Break the Rules!'

STAGE TUBE: Frank Abagnale Jr. Talks CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!
by Kelsey Denette - June 6, 2011


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. See what Abagnale had to say about the high-flying musical adaptation of his true story, currently playing at The Neil Simon Theatre, below!

Norbert Leo Butz on Being the CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Tonys Ambassador
by Nicole Rosky - June 6, 2011


The 2011 Tony Award nominees were announced live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. The next day, proud nominees gathered at the Millenium Hotel in Times Square to celebrate and meet the press. Broadway Beat caught up with Norbert Leo Butz, Best Actor in a Musical nominee for Catch Me If You Can, who had this to say about his nomination:

STAGE TUBE: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cast Performs at Macy's!
by Nicole Rosky - June 3, 2011


Cast members from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN including Aaron Tveit, Tom Wopat, and Kerry Butler made an appearance at Macy's yesterday where they performed 'Fifty Checks,' 'Goodbye,' and 'Fly Fly Away' respectively. Click below to check out their performances!

Cast of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN to Perform at UES Barnes & Noble, 6/28
by Nicole Rosky - June 1, 2011


Cast members from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN including Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz, Tom Wopat, and Kerry Butler will make an appearance at the Upper East Side Barnes and Noble for a performance and CD signing on June 28. The events will begin at 4:00pm on the event stage (86th/Lex).

Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts & G-PASS Launch New Accessibility Initiative for Disabled Theatergoers with CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Jessica Lewis - May 31, 2011


Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts and G-PASS have announced that due to a new initiative, 1.1 million New Yorkers and 56 million Americans with disabilities will have the opportunity to enjoy more Broadway shows than ever before. The Broadway Accessibility/Audience Expansion Initiative sets a new standard for collaboration between producers and accessibility specialists at all stages of production. The program kicks off with Broadway's Tony Award-nominated new musical, Catch Me If You Can, June 8, 2011.

STAGE TUBE: Aaron Tveit Sings CATCH ME at Sirius XM Live
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN star Aaron Tveit rcently stopped by Sirius XM Live on Broadway where he performed 'Seven Wonders' and 'Goodbye' from the show (accompanied by Marc Shaiman). Click below to check out the performances!

Other Productions of Catch Me If You Can

2005   New York Reading
New York
2007   New York Reading
New York
2011   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2012   US Tour National Tour
US Tour

Catch Me If You Can - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Norbert Leo Butz
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Tom Wopat
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Kerry Butler
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Marc Shaiman
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Scott Wittman
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Marc Shaiman
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Larry Blank
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Marc Shaiman
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Norbert Leo Butz
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Aaron Tveit
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score 0
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Stephanie P. McClelland
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical The 5th Avenue Theatre
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Joan Stein/Jon Murray
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Joseph & Matthew Deitch/Cathy Chernoff
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Amuse Inc.
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Loraine Boyle
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Rodney Rigby
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Rainerio J. Reyes
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Barry Feirstein
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Jamie deRoy
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Paula Herold/Kate Lear
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Margo Lion
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Stacey Mindich
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Yasuhiro Kawana
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Scott and Brian Zeilinger
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical The Rialto Group
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical The Araca Group
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Michael Watt
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Barbara & Buddy Freitag
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Jay & Cindy Gutterman/Pittsburgh
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Elizabeth Williams
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Johnny Roscoe Productions/Van Dean
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Fakston Productions/Solshay Productions
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Patty Baker/Richard Winkler
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Nederlander Presentations, Inc.
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Warren Trepp
2011 Tony Awards Best Musical Remmel T. Dickinson
2011 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Larry Blank
2011 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Marc Shaiman
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Norbert Leo Butz
2011 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Steve Canyon Kennedy

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