PLAY THEATER'S WINTER 2026 PRODUCTION​  -  JANUARY 23 & 24!

 

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. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and Scotch Plains's own Marc Shaiman.

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Seeking fame and fortune, a precocious teenager runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than charm, a big imagination, and millions of dollars that did not belong to him, he successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams.

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Play Theater's Winter Musical accommodates ~50 kids, 2nd grade and older, and enrollment is first-come, first-served. Roles are cast from that pool of 50, but everyone registered performs in the show. The cost is $395 per participant.

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Auditions for specific roles will take place on November 10th. Performances are scheduled for January 24 & 25. The full schedule is available here. Shows are specifically chosen with featured roles for many kids.  

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Rehearsals and performances take place at duCret School of Art, a beautiful mansion and NJ's oldest art school, located at 1030 Central Avenue in the historic, residential Van Wyck section of Plainfield. 

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Between now and the audition, we recommend taking the time to get to know the soundtrack very well. (Please note: the original soundtrack and film have some adult themes and language that are edited for our production.) Then, stay tuned for more information in the fall!  For more details about the process, schedule, what to expect, cancellation policy, and more, please check out our Q&A.​  

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Limited space is available and spots typically sell out quickly! Please register today.

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