The Alfred State Drama Club is excited to present the musical Catch Me If You Can. The show will run Nov. 19 – 21, 2026 in the Cappadonia Auditorium located in the Orvis Activities Center. Performances are at 7 PM on Nov. 19, 20, and 21 a matinee show at 2 PM on Nov. 21.
Based on the hit DreamWorks film, this splashy spectacle follows the high-flying adventures of a globetrotting con artist. 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.
Starring sophomore Luke Jensen as Frank Abagnale, Jr., senior Quinn Blair as FBI agent Carl Hanratty, fourth-year Anthony Woods as Frank Abagnale, Sr., and senior Sara Schaubroeck as Brenda Strong this show is filled with cons and raunchy humor.
Director of Drama, Abby Hurley is excited to put on this show. “We have worked extremely hard to put on this show for everyone, and I hope audiences enjoy it! One of our graduating seniors, Connor Ball, who is our incredibly dedicated Stage Crew Lead and our stage manager, has wanted to do this show for quite some time. I am glad he gets to work on a passion project for his last musical with us.”
Tickets can be purchased at the campus store with cash, card, or CSA. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for general admission. Tickets will also be sold at the door, cash only. Please be advised this show is PG-13 and not recommended for audiences under age 15.
A concessions stand will be available (cash only) to benefit the Mary Cariola Center in Rochester, the Performing Arts groups’ civic engagement cause.
Questions about the production can be directed to Hurley at hurleyac@alfredstate.edu.
Catch Me If You Can is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI (www.mtishows.com). Book by Terrance McNally, music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, and arrangements by Marc Shaiman.