OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Osceola Arts is concluding its 64th season with a Tony-nominated musical.
Based on the true story Frank Abagnale, Jr., “Catch Me If You Can” tells the story of dreams, deception and of course, the art of the chase.
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The musical comedy features a book by Terrence McNally and a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. In 2011, it earned four Tony nominations including Best Musical.
“There is an immense amount of research and planning that goes into a show like ‘Catch Me,’“ show director Ben Gaetanos said.
“From reading Frank Abagnale’s memoir, to researching the 1960’s, intense character studies, and planning out the logistics of mounting a large musical with a lot of moving pieces. All the work hopefully seeps into the show, and the audience can experience a seamless production,” he explained.
The musical follows Frank, a teenage runaway. He forges his way through life as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer, all while evading FBI agent Carl Hanratty.
“The beautiful message of our production focuses on how we discover and take ownership of our own identity. Each main character reminds us that no one can chase the future while running from the past,” Gaetanos said.
The show has a rating of PG-13. There will be an Audio Described performance on Friday, Aug. 1, at 7:30 p.m. An American Sign Language-interpreted performance will be Saturday, Aug. 2, at 2:00 p.m.
Click here to buy tickets, or they’re available by calling the box office at 407-846-6257.