SHELTON – The following information was sent by Center Stage Theatre:
Center Stage Theatre in Shelton will present “Catch Me If You Can” July 21 – 30.
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 Abagnale, 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.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the annual summer Youth CONNection production, featuring high school and college aged actors, performances run July 21 – 30. In honor of the program’s anniversary celebration, and the incredible amount of talent that auditioned for this summer’s production, this run will feature a full ensemble, as well as two casts of lead roles (“red cast” and “blue cast”) that will split performances.
