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Catch Me If You Can premiering in 2009 is a musical based on the hit biographical film of the same name. The storyline focuses on the life of Frank Abagnale Junior .

The film was released December in 2002 and starred Tom Hanks, Leonardo de Caprio, Christopher Walken and Amy Adams as the leading cast. The film grossed more than three hundred million worldwide with its acclaimed performances by De Caprio and Hanks. Although the planning on the film started as early as 1980, the rights were finally bought by Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks who also decided to direct the film twenty years later. It was also a different film for Spielberg who was directing and producing more and more science fiction.

Catch Me If You Can, the musical as the name suggests is based on a con and his numerous escapes from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). A tussle between law and forgery keeps the audience at the edge of their seats. The comic touches in the script along with amazing wit keep the plot light. Terrence McNally has successfully adapted the story for stage and the show’s strength lies in the powerful dialogues.

The musical opens with a scene where Frank’s rather interesting criminal history is revealed according to which Frank Abangnale Junior impersonated Pan Air America Airways pilot and flew free for over two million miles. From 1964 to 1967 he also worked as a chief pediatrician at Georgia Hospital along with serving as an assistant attorney general in the state of Louisiana. He was considered a daredevil and was popular all around the US. Frank had cashed up to four million dollars in forgery of checks in as many as 26 countries.

The musical revolves from Frank’s forgery ‘excursions’ and Hanratty’s repeated failed attempts to catch him who is naturally impressed by Frank’s meticulous skill. With an extraordinary direction, the musical’s main strength lies in its plot which is both exciting and keeps surprising the audience with Frank’s cunning yet enjoyable schemes leave the audience appreciating his skill.

Catch Me If You Can, the musical not even for a while lets the audience think about the morality in Frank’s action because his modus operandi is enjoyable and interesting at the same time. Eventually when Frank is caught towards the end, the FBI utilizes his expertise in catching check forgeries. What the audience cannot miss, however, is the strong message that the musical carries about family life and father-son relationship.

The real Abagnale has an entirely different take on the film as well as the musical. Before the release of the film he had neither met Spielberg nor met the writers of the film. In an interview he said “I hope in the end the movie will be entertaining, exciting, funny and bring home an important message about family, childhood and divorce." He doesn’t mention the scam but brings forth the familial social message within the film. It is also said that Spielberg wanted to make sure that the plot for the film as accurate as possible with reference to the relationships portrayed and the scams that Frank was involved in.

Catch Me If You Can is among those musicals that remain fresh in the memories of the audience not only because of the great direction and performances but because of its universal appeal. The musical has some strong messages regarding ambition and the man’s desire to achieve success predominantly in the consumerist sense. The musical has received rave reviews and already being nominated for awards.

Catch Me If You Can is a must watch for all those who like mystery, action and value relationships. If you are looking to spend quality time with your friends and family, then its best you watch this musical. Buy your Catch Me If You Can Tickets right now and witness great performances along with an equally wonderful storyline.