Catch Me If You Can: The Musical...A First Look!- Page 5

[jewishboy]

Posted: 8/21/07 at 1:37am

Can I just say how happy I am to hear Louise Pitre returning to Broadway.

[Marc Shaiman]

Posted: 8/21/07 at 2:03am

Although Shoshana sang a different role/song at our workshop, the song Ms. Bean sang at that cabaret is sung by the character "Brenda" in the show. For those who saw the movie, Brenda is the nurse Frank falls in love with and almost marries. The song "FLY, FLY AWAY" is sung after Frank escapes when the FBI closes in on him at their engagement party. That role has been played at readings and the workshop by both Celia Keenan-Bolger and Annaleigh Ashford.

There will be another workshop or reading this year before we begin the actual "production". Only then will we begin actually casting the show.

Rest assured that as soon as there is an actual cast, you guys will be the first to know!

-Marc

[LuPonatic]

Posted: 8/21/07 at 10:11am

You're so good to us, Mr. Shaiman!

[Popular]

Posted: 8/21/07 at 10:28am

Thank you, Marc.

It's a gorgeous song and it's nice to now know the back story. I'm renting the movie soon, I promise!

[Ivan the Wonderful]

Posted: 8/21/07 at 12:24pm

I can't wait for this. Is Jerry Mitchell going to direct and choreograph?

[jewishboy]

Posted: 8/21/07 at 12:54pm

No. Jack O'Brian will direct. Jerry Mitchell will be coreographing.

[Ivan the Wonderful]

Posted: 8/21/07 at 2:00pm

I thought that after LB Jerry would only be directing shows himself.

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 8/21/07 at 7:51pm

Ah! I hope Celia does it. She would be perfect.

[Heybeenfood]

Posted: 8/22/07 at 12:41am

I think that Jack O'Brien and Jerry Mitchell usually direct together to some degree.

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 8/22/07 at 12:45am

I like what they can do together, but I don't like Jerry's directing when he's alone.

[Heybeenfood]

Posted: 8/22/07 at 12:48am

I do not think it is fair to assess Jerry's directing solely based on one project.

[Heybeenfood]

Posted: 10/28/07 at 11:19pm

Anyone have any updates? Does anyone know where they are going to have the out of town tryout, and when it will occur?

[mc1227]

Posted: 10/28/07 at 11:47pm

I think Nathan would most definitely do this show. What else would he be doing? He hasn't done a musical since The Producers and we all know he loves musicals. His large salary can be made up in no time, but they may have to substitute some lesser names for the rest of the cast to save some $$. McNally will certainly want Lane in there since he loves his work. Nathan isn't getting any younger and there won't be many quality musicals that he will be able to star in. He can always do drama or comedy in the future, but musicals are tough as you get older. He'll be there!!

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 10/28/07 at 11:57pm

Sorry i did not read the last 5 pages, so be gentle if this question has already been asked. Is there a demo of this show released and if so, is there somewhere i can down load it.

Thanks..

And Marc just to high jack for a moment, saw Hairspray again on sunday and nearly 5 weeks or so after the release here in Australia, the screening was sold out.

[Heybeenfood]

Posted: 10/29/07 at 12:40am

Nathan has consistently stayed with this show, so I too would assume he will stay with it. He would not do this show for money or because there has been a lack of juicy roles for him. He has done a show nearly every season for the past few years. Neil Simon, David Mamet, Terrance McNally, and Stephen Sondheim have all had him star in some of their shows over the past 5 years.

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 10/29/07 at 8:28am

I hope this rocks and rolls with the cast as is, especially Nathan

[Kaybee]

Posted: 11/8/07 at 9:21pm

A little bird (JM) told me today that the whole creative team will be in lockdown mode starting november 13th--In order to plow through details for the show.

He confirmed that as of now the show is being written with Nathan Lane, Louise Pitre, and Tom wopat in mind.

[Heybeenfood]

Posted: 11/11/07 at 5:51pm

I assume JM stands for Jerry Mitchell. Am I correct?

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 11/11/07 at 6:21pm

"He confirmed that as of now the show is being written with Nathan Lane, Louise Pitre, and Tom wopat in mind."

Yay! I loved Louise in Mamma Mia! No joke.

[Kaybee]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 1:16pm

Yes, JM does indeed stand for Jerry mitchell.
:)

[nitsua]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 1:59pm

"He confirmed that as of now the show is being written with Nathan Lane, Louise Pitre, and Tom wopat in mind."

Tom was great in A Catered Affair.

[Dre2387]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 2:07pm

does anyone know if it will be performed at the Old Globe in San Diego before coming to Broadway, and if so, when?

[BwayLover]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 6:29pm

OMG OMG OMG OMG Louise Pitre!!! Yay!! I LOVE her.

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 6:58pm

I think Jonathon Groff would be the best choice for Frank Abagnale, Jr.

[Heybeenfood]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 7:56pm

I am really hoping that Christian Borle goes forward with this project. His boyish charm and pipes of steel are perfect for this role. I think that his experience with Jerry Mitchell would also be helpful.