Curtain Calls: Audiences in pursuit of Catch Me If You Can' in Pt. Richmond

"Running through Dec. 7, this musical about a runaway teen who impersonates a doctor, a lawyer and an airline pilot has you cheering for the precocious protagonist. With libretto by Terrence McNally and score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, this show has a lot going for it. Add in a multi-talented cast, Director Enrico Banson's creative flare and Katherine Cooper's clever choreography, and you have a delightful evening of theater."

"Danila Burshteyn does a superb job playing the teenager Frank Abagnale, Jr. In addition to his strong voice, Burshteyn exudes the charisma necessary for the young con man to succeed. Abagnale's youthful adventures, however, catch the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty, played with gusto by Nelson Brown, who also delivers strong vocals, good comedic timing and even a few fancy dance moves."

"Banson sets the mood with pre-show music from the 1960s and uses projections very cleverly to show the ever-changing locations. He also filmed the characters at some of these locations in the exact costumes they wear on stage resulting in a very effective mirroring of stage and screen. At intermission, he projects period commercials on the screen. Kudos also to Camden Daly as music director with his six-piece band and to Tammara Norleen's costume's for their period-perfect designs."

Catch Me If You Can at Masquers Playhouse in Point Richmond runs through Dec. 7 and follows a runaway teen who impersonates a doctor, a lawyer and an airline pilot. The libretto is by Terrence McNally with a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The production features a multi-talented cast, Director Enrico Banson's creative flare and Katherine Cooper's choreography. Danila Burshteyn portrays Frank Abagnale Jr. with a strong voice and charismatic presence while Nelson Brown plays FBI agent Carl Hanratty with strong vocals, comedic timing and dance. Supporting performances, period music, clever projections, a six-piece band and period-perfect costumes enhance the evening. Tickets are available by phone or at masquers.org.

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