Thursday, April 04, 2013

Catch Me If You Can

Having seen the musical Catch Me if you Can on Broadway in New York, I wasn't sure if I would see it when a touring production came to Chicago.  However, a cheap ticket persuaded me to head out for the evening.  The show is based on the book and movie of the same.  It follows the story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. who impersonates airline pilots, doctors, lawyers, and more while scamming and scheming to get rich and have fun.  In the end FBI agent Hanratty catches up with him.  In the real-life version of the story, Frank goes on to work for the FBI after he is released from prison.  Few people knew better than he did how to get around the law!  The show is filled with catchy melodies eye-catching choreography.  The clip below is a performance from the 2011 Tony Awards.

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