Catch Me If You Can: The Musical
16–24 Oct 2026
Petersham Town Hall
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. Featuring a swinging score from the award-winning songwriters behind Hairspray.
This delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning "dream team," with a book by Terrence McNally (Anastasia, The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Some Like it Hot, Smash).
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.
Cast
Lucinda Crittle
as Brenda Strong
Chloe Horne
as Paula Abagnale
Isaac Downey
as Frank Abagnale Sr.
Grace Lizzio
as Carol Strong
Max Tracey
as Carl Hanratty
Baxter Waller
as Frank Abagnale Jr.
Kane Wheatley
as Roger Strong
Ensemble
Abby Hasleham, Ádhamh-John Clear, Amy Penna, Anna Brownrigg, Ash Eddington, Benjamin Lea, Carolina De Vito, Catherine O'Sullivan, Chyanne Brown, Gabrielle Rawlings, Georgia McCormack, Grace Ellis, Griffen Edge, Hannah Boardman, Nathan Kellie, Jonathan Haklane, Joseph Restubog, Joshua Green, Juliette Charabati, Kate Alexander, Luke Baweja, Mike Tham, Olivia Kington, Rae O'Sullivan, Robert Thompson, Ruba Sawaqed, Ruobin Hua, Sabrina Metter, Sarah Cairns, Sarah Kinsell, Stefano Lubis, Steven McLeod, Victor Aguilera
Production Team
Tracy Reid
Choreographer
Nathan Kellie
Assistant Director
Osibi Akerejola
Musical Director
Ste Casimiro
Director
Petersham Town Hall
Petersham Town Hall (107 Crystal St, Petersham NSW 2049) is easy to get to and completely accessible. Our volunteers are available to assist as needed.
Our bar will serve snacks, wine, beer, and soft drinks before and after the show, as well as during intermission. We accept both cash and cashless payments.
Getting there
By Rail: Petersham Station (T2 Line) is a short 5-minute walk away.
By Bus: Routes 412, 445, 46T2, 50T2, and N50 stop at Petersham Station.
By Car: Free Council Car Park located on Fisher Street and free local street parking on Frederick, Church, Hopetoun, and Bent Streets.
Local dining & drinks
Make it a night out! Explore these local favourites just steps from the theatre:
Suburgia: Next door to the town hall!
Public House Petersham
Petersham RSL Club
The White Cockatoo Hotel
Audley St & New Canterbury Rd: Home to Sydney’s famous "Little Portugal" cafes and restaurants.
Auslan Performances
Thanks to the support of Inner West Council we are proud to present two Auslan-interpreted performances of Catch Me If You Can: The Musical on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 2pm and 7:30pm.
Use codes AUSLAN200 or AUSLAN730 in the “Enter password or access code here” field of our ticket booking site to access special reserved seats with a great view of the Auslan interpreters.
Based on the DreamWorks Motion Picture
Music by
MARC SHAIMAN
Book by
TERRENCE MCNALLY
Lyrics by
SCOTT WITTMAN & MARC SHAIMAN
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
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