Comments on Catch Me If You Can

I felt very ambivalent. The score has moments of brilliance ("Don't Break the Rules" and a couple others) and then the rest of the score is pretty bland. Norbert is very good, Aaron is fine. Nothing really made me excited about the show, the story, etc.

Overall, it's not a bad musical, it just left me with very little afterwards because it was so mediocre.

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Absolutely loved it!
Go!

"Sounds like overall it's positive."

You might want to explore the board a bit more before coming to that conclusion...

I loved it. I agree that the score was cheated out of a nomination -- and the choreography, too. Strong performances all around, good story. The showy numbers are fun, but my particular favorites were some of the quieter numbers ("Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year," "Little Boy, Be a Man") that made for some great character moments and a chance for the actors to really play off each other.

I'm really not sure why it's got a lot of negativity around here, as newintown mentioned, but FWIW, my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Put me in the group that just found the whole thing mediocre. The only preconceived notion I had was that the "staginess" wouldn't work, but surprisingly I found that format one of the best aspects of the show. I found Aaron Tveit to have a really great voice but totally lack the charisma and stage presence this great con artist should have had. And although I love Mr. Butz, I found his performance uneven in deciding if he was an old man with physical infirmities that disappeared when he danced or just what his age and physical condition were supposed to be.

As for moments of "brilliance" the only one I found making that mark was the above mentioned "Don't Break the Rules". Nothing in the show was horrible, but nothing but that one number really grabbed me either.

For some reason the show annoyed me. I went back to give it a 2nd chance, and I still had the same reaction. It was so "in your face" obnoxious.

Loathed it.....my friends bolted at intermission; I stayed for second act hoping something would save it- it was worse! Good luck- hope you like it

Loved this show! The chemistry between Norbert and Aaron is wonderful. The score is jazzy and Aaron's voice is top notch. I have seen it a few times with different groups, and everyone has loved it! Go in with clear mind and don't listen to all the negativity on this board. You will find negative comments for all the shows here. Catch Me is a true old fashioned musical and people who love that, love this show.

You're definitely going to get a lot of mixed opinions on this one. Seems to be the love it or hate it show of the season.

Anyways, I saw the production and loved it. Its really just absolutely fantastic whether its the music or the story or the talent. So much talent! Don't let the haters get you down about the show. Go see it for sure. It really is a "true" broadway show.

Patash- Charisma lacking? The last thing Aaron Tveit is lacking is charisma. Maybe the stage pressence a little of a "great con artist" but even so not really.

I saw Catch Me's first preview and was pleasantly surprised (from what I had seen of rehearsals it had looked awful cheesy to me) at how well the format worked. I just saw it again last night and LOVED it even more- the cast has improved in the past few months. Norbert is absolutely hilarious and an amazing dancer; totally deserved the Tony. Aaron has my favorite voice on Broadway right now, and I'm surprised at the amount of people who didn't find his performance endearing. There are definitely some weak songs and unnecessary moments, but for an imperfect show it's pretty damn entertaining. You might be pickier when watching it after reading those negative comments, but both of my parents (neither of whom are huge Broadway fans) ended up loving it (to their surprise). Go with an open mind and I think you'll like it! Have fun :)

Just go see it - you may or may not love it, but I don't know anyone personally who didn't like the show.

I enjoyed it! No, it wasn't the greatest show I've ever seen, but the score and choreography are fantastic. It has its slow moments, but I thought it was enjoyable overall, especially if you're a huge fan of the movie, as I am :)