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Media Contact: Jacqueline SmithIMMEDIATE RELEASEPhone: 312‐428‐2402 August 3, 2012E‐mail: Jsmith@alliedlive.comCATCH ME IF YOU CANANNOUNCES NATIONAL TOUR CASTTroika Entertainment, LLC is pleased to announce initial casting for the CATCH ME IF YOU CAN nationaltour, which officially kicks off at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI on October 7.The charming, high‐flying con artist Frank Abagnale, Jr. will be played by Stephen Anthony and CarlHanratty, the FBI agent who is always on Frank’s tracks, will be played by Merritt David Janes.Additional casting includes Aubrey Mae Davis as Brenda Strong, Caitlin Maloney as Paula Abagnale,Amy Burgmaier as Carol Strong, D. Scott Withers as Roger Strong, Travis Mitchell as Agent Branton, BenLaxton as Agent Dollar, Derrick Parks as Agent Cod, Amanda Braun, Ashley Chasteen, Taylor Collins,Vanessa Dunleavy, Michael Graceffa, Colleen Hayes, Mary Claire King, Trevor Leaderbrand, CaseyRenee Rogers, Daniel J. Self, Allyson Tolbert, Nadia Vynnytsky and Bradley Allan Zarr.Additional casting will be released at a later date.Based on the hit DreamWorks film, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN captures the astonishing true story of FrankAbagnale, Jr., a world‐class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer, and a jet pilot—allbefore the age of 21. With straight‐arrow FBI agent Carl Hanratty on Frank's trail, we're off on a jetsetting,cat‐and‐mouse chase, as a jazzy, swinging‐sixties score keeps this adventure in constant motion.In the end, Agent Hanratty learns he and Frank aren't so very different after all, and Frank finds outwhat happens when love catches up to a man on the run.‐more‐

This engagement follows hot on the heels of the recent Broadway run, where the show receivedconsiderable acclaim. The New York Times exclaims, “Hot diggity! This portrait of the con artist as ayoung man comes to ecstatic life.” WOR Radio calls it “absolutely marvelous” and proclaims CATCH MEIF YOU CAN “a real Broadway musical with showstoppers to enthrall just about everyone.” And VanityFair says “CATCH ME will move you to live life to the fullest and dance past anything standing in yourway,” and urges “Get your seats now!”CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is based on the book and hit 2002 film of the same name directed by StevenSpielberg with screenplay by Jeff Nathanson and book by Frank Abagnale, Jr.Nominated for four Tony ® Awards and six Drama Desk Awards, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN features a TonyAward‐winning creative team, with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime), anirresistible score by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman (Hairspray), choreography by Jerry Mitchell(Hairspray, Legally Blonde) and direction by Jack O’Brien (Hairspray, The Full Monty, Dirty RottenScoundrels).Scenic design for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is by David Rockwell (Hairspray), costumes based on theoriginal design by five‐time Tony Award winner William Ivey Long (The Producers), lighting design is byTony Award winner Kenneth Posner (Wicked) and sound design is by Peter McBoyle.For more information visit www.CatchMeOnTour.com.# # #CATCH ME IF YOU CAN TOUR CAST BIOGRAPHIESSTEPHEN ANTHONY (Frank Abagnale, Jr.) is thrilled to be touring the country for the first time with thisincredible story. Favorite credits include: Lend Me a Tenor (Max), Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus),Hairspray (Link), Legally Blonde (Warner), The 25th...Spelling Bee (Chip), Carousel (Mr. Snow, concertfeaturing Davis Gaines). B.M. 2012 from FSU. Many thanks to family, MT'12, Troika, and Joy DewingCasting.MERRITT DAVID JANES (Carl Hanratty) A UMaine and Circle in the Square graduate originally fromColchester, VT. Broadway National Tours: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Shrek (Farquaad), Beauty and theBeast (Lumiere), The Wedding Singer (Robbie Hard). Regional: Little Shop… (The Dentist), TwoGentlemen of Verona (The Duke), Grease (Danny), Works of Shakespeare Abridged (Adam). Janes hasalso given performances at Carnegie Hall, Bway’s Beacon Theatre and the Notre Dame Cathedral inParis.AUBREY MAE DAVIS (Brenda Strong) is beyond thrilled to be embarking on her fourth national tour withCatch Me! Favorite credits include: Legally Blonde (Margot), Hairspray (Amber), and Little Shop(Audrey). A special thanks to Matt Lenz for this wonderful opportunity. And to my family, I love you.

CAITLIN MALONEY (Paula Abagnale) Off Broadway: I Married Wyatt Earp, Tours: Young Frankenstein,The Great American Trailer Park Musical! (Pickles) Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Wizard of Oz (Glinda/AuntEm). Regional: Annie Get Your Gun! (Annie Oakley), Pajama Game (Babe Williams), Eleanor: AnAmerican Love Story (Eleanor Roosevelt).AMY BURGMAIER (Carol Strong/Principal Owings/Character Woman) favorite credits include: LegallyBlonde (Paulette), Reefer Madness (Mary Lane), Chicago (Roxie), Hairspray (F.A.F.) and ForbiddenBroadway. She’s an Iowa State University graduate in advertising and design (BA) and journalism (MS).Sincerest gratitude to Joy Dewing Casting, coaches and family!D. SCOTT WITHERS (Roger Strong/Character Man/u/s Agent Carl Hanratty/Frank Abagnale, Sr.) Nationaltour debut! Regional: Gypsy (Phoenix Theatre); Hairspray (Arkansas Rep); Baby (AZ Broadway); Lyle theCrocodile (Childsplay); Frog and Toad (Seattle Children’s Theatre); Lost and Foundling (Geva). BFATheatre: AZ State. Much love to Withers clan, CP family and AJP!TRAVIS MITCHELL (Agent Branton/ u/s Agent Carl Hanratty/ u/s Frank Sr. / u/s Roger Strong) Nationaltours: Spring Awakening. Off Broadway: The Bus (59E59 Theatre). Recent Regional: Spring Awakening(ReVision), Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Sound of Music (TriArts). TV: Law & Order, As the WorldTurns. Much love and respect to Jules.BEN LAXTON (Agent Dollar/u/s Frank Abagnale, Jr.) is thrilled to be joining his first national tour!Regional: Next to Normal (Gabe), Spring Awakening (Melchior), Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod), Sound ofMusic (Rolf) and Urinetown (Bobby). Thanks Mom, Dad, Tori, Andrea, Mrs. Halbert and Sham. ProudBelmont University alum.DERRICK PARKS (Agent Cod) is making his debut in Catch Me If You Can. Recently he traveled abroad as aperformer with Royal Caribbean International. His parents and family are credited with exceedinglyabundant love and support.