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Catch Me If You Can

February 11 - March 13, 2022

 

 

Book by:Terrence McNally | Score by: Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman

Director: Allison Spratt Pearce
Choreographer: Xavier J. Bush
Music Director: Richard Dueñez Morrison

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

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. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

 

Reviews

THE BUZZ...

  • “...there’s nothing small about this show which has a huge cast, a big sound and overflowing chemistry between its two lead actors.”
    -  Pam Kragen - San Diego Union Tribune
  • “Allison Spratt Pearce makes her impressive professional directing debut here, alongside choreographer Xavier J. Bush and SDMT’s new musical director Richard Dueñez Morrison … this trio does a wonderful job collaborating on a seamless well-sung and danced production.”
    -  Pam Kragen - San Diego Union Tribune
  • “Brians capably pulls off the role of the bright, charming but directionless Frank Jr. who seems to commit crimes simply because he’s good at it. He’s also got a powerhouse singing voice.”
    -  Pam Kragen - San Diego Union Tribune
  • “Fernández, who towers over Brians, is a consummate pro with strong comedic skills and vocal heft that he puts to work in “Don’t Break the Rules,” the breakneck-speed song and dance that won Norbert Leo Butz a Tony Award.”
    -  Pam Kragen - San Diego Union Tribune
  • “Also a standout is Paul Morgavo who gives a multidimensional performance as Frank’s morally compromised dad, Frank Sr.”
    -  Pam Kragen - San Diego Union Tribune
  • “And Adelaida Martínez brings an honest simplicity to the role of Frank’s girlfriend, Brenda”
    -  Pam Kragen - San Diego Union Tribune
  • “Mr. Fernández, who gets to show off what a marvelous comedian he can be. This is the most delightful role I’ve seen him play, and his performance is a major reason to see the SDMT production”
    -  Bill Eadie -San Diego Story
  • “As his adversary, Mr. Brians exhibits an easy, boyish, charm, though he gets weighted down with a subplot involving his father, Frank Abagnale, Sr. (Paul Morgavo) and mother (Andrea Petsinger)”
    -  Bill Eadie - San Diego Story
  • “Repurposing a former Kearny Mesa warehouse, the company has fashioned a pleasant 149-seat, mostly raked theater, with a fairly wide and deep stage,.”
    -  Pat Launer - Times of San Diego
  • “..Abagnale (wonderfully talented and charismatic Beau Brians), begs his captor (funny/poignant and imposing Beto Fernandez) to let him tell his own story, which leads to the rousing opening full-cast opener, “Live in Living Color”....”
    -  Pat Launer - Times of San Diego
  • “Brians, with his charm, looks, winning smile and wide-ranging voice, could convince anyone of anything.”
    -  Pat Launer - Times of San Diego
  • “The singing is superb throughout .. and the dancing (choreographed by Xavier J. Bush) .. is well executed”
    -  Pat Launer - Times of San Diego
  • “The imaginative, rapidly-changing costumes (designed by Janet Pitcher) keep the company of 22 amusingly busy”
    -  Pat Launer - Times of San Diego
  • “Catch Me If You Can” is a period piece, to be sure, but true to the period. And SDMT gives it a spirited run for its money.”
    -  Pat Launer - Times of San Diego
  • “San Diego Musical Theatre starts the 2022 season with “Catch Me If You Can” The Musical‘ It is entertainment Gold, mesmerizing, and fast paced”
    -  Karen Carpenter - Splashmags.com
  • “Beau Brians, led the cast as Frank Abagnale Jr. flawlessly embodying his real counterpart. Brians rocked and his voice cast a spell”
    -  Karen Carpenter - Splashmags.com
  • “...Berto Fernandez, as Hanratty, was the total package. His singing, dancing and comedic timing complimented Brians expertly.”
    -  Karen Carpenter - Splashmags.com
  • “The agents, Joey Guerra, Dennis Peters, and Suthshna Mani, made excellent side men.”
    -  Karen Carpenter - Splashmags.com
  • “Andrea Petsinger as Frank’s mom, so poised and charming. did a great french accent”
    -  Karen Carpenter - Splashmags.com
  • “Paul Morgavo as Frank Abagnale Sr. , the role model for his son, did a masterful job”
    -  Karen Carpenter - Splashmags.com
  • “Adelaida Martinez , plays Frank’s fiancee, nailing the role as did her parents. Ted Leib and Debra Wanger”
    -  Karen Carpenter - Splashmags.com
  • “A production like this needs an ensemble. This ensemble brought the sexy, giving the show an added punch”
    -  Karen Carpenter - Splashmags.com

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