Catch Me if You Can (musical)
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Catch Me If You Can is a work-in-progress musical adaptation of the 2002 film of the same name, with a book by Terrence McNally, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and choreography by Jerry Mitchell.
The musical had a reading in 2005, directed by Jack O'Brien, with Nathan Lane, Tom Wopat, and Matthew Morrison. [1] In private workshops held in July 2007, Jack O'Brien was director, with Nathan Lane and Christian Borle. Another workshop was scheduled for February 25-March 8, 2008. [2] [3]
Aaron Tveit, of Hairspray and Next to Normal fame is also being considered for the lead role of Frank Abangale Jr.
[edit] References
- ^ playbill.com article, Jerry Mitchell on Board to Choreograph McNally-Shaiman-Wittman Catch Me If You Can, October 20, 2005
- ^ playbill.com article, Lane and Borle Will Play Catch Me If You Can for New Musical's Workshop, July 10, 2007
- ^ playbill.com article, Catch Me If You Can Reading Set for 2008, December 3, 2007
