Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can
Based on the hit DreamWorks film, this splashy spectacle follows the high-flying adventures of a globetrotting con artist.

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.

Catch Me If You Can is a big and bright spectacle with high-energy dance numbers and a riveting story, making it an ideal choice for Community and Professional theatres. High School performers will enjoy portraying characters of a similar age and will relish the opportunity to sing Shaiman's and Wittman's sparkling new songs.

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  • DON'T BREAK THE RULES (BROADWAY ORCHESTRATION)
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    Catch Me If You Can
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Marc Shaiman
    Lyrics by
    Scott Wittman
    Marc Shaiman
    Orchestrated by
    Marc Shaiman & Larry Blank
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    C♯m
    Estimated duration
    3 min 54 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (10x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE (Keyboard 1), (2x) REED 1 (Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone), (2x) REED 2 (Oboe, Tenor Saxophone), (2x) REED 3 (Flute, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE, (1x) GUITAR (Electric), (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) KEYBOARD 3, (1x) DRUMS, (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Vibraphone, Chimes, Bongos), (17x) VIOLINS, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS (Acoustic)
  • FLY, FLY AWAY
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    Catch Me If You Can
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Marc Shaiman
    Lyrics by
    Scott Wittman
    Marc Shaiman
    Orchestrated by
    M. Shaiman, L. Blank, D. Higgins
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 49 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (4x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) REED 1 (Alto Saxophone), (1x) REED 2 (Tenor Saxophone), (1x) REED 3 (Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE, (1x) GUITAR (Electric), (2x) PERCUSSION (Tambourine, Timpani), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) KEYBOARD 3, (16x) VIOLIN, (6x) CELLO, (1x) BASS (Electric)
  • GOODBYE
    From
    Catch Me If You Can
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Marc Shaiman
    Lyrics by
    Marc Shaiman
    Scott Wittman
    Orchestrated by
    Larry Blank & Marc Shaiman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 35 sec
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Alto Sax, Flute, Soprano Sax), Reed 2 (Oboe, Tenor Sax), Reed 3 (Clarinet, Baritone Sax), Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trombone, Keyboard 1 (Piano), Keyboard 2, Keyboard 3, Guitar, Drums, Bass.
  • LIVE IN LIVING COLOR
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    Catch Me If You Can
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • PINSTRIPES ARE ALL THAT THEY SEE
    From
    Catch Me If You Can
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Marc Shaiman
    Lyrics by
    Scott Wittman
    Marc Shaiman
    Orchestrated by
    Marc Shaiman, Larry Blank
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    Am
    Estimated duration
    4 min 25 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (4x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (4x) REED 1 (Flute, Alto Flute, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone), (3x) REED 2 (Clarinet, Oboe, Tenor Saxophone), (3x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE, (1x) GUITAR (Acoustic), (2x) PERCUSSION (Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Timpani, Whip, Triangle), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) KEYBOARD 3, (16x) VIOLIN, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS (Acoustic)
  • SOMEONE ELSE'S SKIN
    From
    Catch Me If You Can
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Marc Shaiman
    Lyrics by
    Scott Wittman
    Marc Shaiman
    Orchestrated by
    Marc Shaiman, Larry Blank
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    E
    Estimated duration
    4 min 14 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (1x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (3x) REED 1 (Flute, Alto Flute, Alto Saxophone), (3x) REED 2 (Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (2x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) KEYBOARD 3, (2x) GUITAR (Acoustic, Solid Body Electric), (5x) BASS (Acoustic, Electric), (1x) DRUMS

Show Essentials

Book by
Terrence McNallyTerrence McNally
Music by
Marc ShaimanMarc Shaiman
Lyrics by
Marc ShaimanMarc Shaiman
Scott WittmanScott Wittman
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By Nicolas Thiele meza
November 10, 2025
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Is this the original broadway score?

I have been looking at this show to suggest to my theatre director for our musical next year. Is this the same show as the one performed on broadway? If not, what differences would it be?

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By Aaronlong0712
April 20, 2020
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Is this appropriate for a Middle school?

A few students and I are thinking about our next show and someone brought this one up. Its rated PG which si a great start with our priciple but I know in the broadway version it says some curse words. Are there any curse words in this version?

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By ECJUGUILON
February 28, 2020
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Catch Me If You Can Content Question

I am from Elyria Catholic High School and we are considering Catch Me If You Can.  As a Catholic school, we were wondering if we could remove or alter references to Playboy and Playboy bunnies in order to be appropriate for our community?

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By MTWOLFE
January 23, 2019
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Rehearsal Tracks

Can we purchase rehearsal tracksonly? They aren't avaialble for purchase like some of the other shows. We have a live pit with students and I wouldn't want to take that opportunity away from them.

 

It is for Catch Me If You Can.

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October 23, 2018
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Rights for Video Production

Hi. I am writing a web series in which people audition for a show with different music theatre songs. They are only ver short excerpts, but I am not sure how video rights work or how to acquire them. Any advice or people to contact?

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June 06, 2017
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My school is applying to do Catch Me If I Can and I'm the pit director. I was interested in perusing the Full Score.
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January 13, 2016
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I have a small studio company that has always done Jr. versions of show with a younger crew. Well, those younger kids are growing and want to do a full stage show. They can certainly handle it- but I don't have an orchestra or the means to hire one. Is it possible to get accompaniment recordings for full stage shows?
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