''Catch Me if You Can'' is a play by

Jack Weinstock Jack Weinstock (died 23 May 1969 in New York City, New York) was an American author and playwright who is best known for writing the musical book for ''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying''.Willie Gilbert Willie Gilbert (24 February 1916 – 2 December 1980) was an American author and playwright. Born William Gomberg in Cleveland, Ohio, Gilbert's proclivity for creating gags emerged as the humor writer for the Glenville High School ''Torch' ...

that is taken from a French play by Robert Thomas entitled ''Trap for a Lonely Man''. The work premiered on

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at the

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on March 2, 1965 and closed after 111 performances on June 5, 1965. The production was directed by

Vincent J. Donehue Vincent Julian Donehue (September 22, 1915 – January 17, 1966) was an American director noted mainly for his theater work, with occasional film and television credits. Biography Vincent Donehue was born in Whitehall (town), New York, Whiteha ...

and starred Tom Bosley,

Dan Dailey Daniel James Dailey Jr. (December 14, 1915 – October 16, 1978) was an American dancer and actor. He is best remembered for a series of popular musicals he made at 20th Century Fox such as ''Mother Wore Tights'' (1947). Biography Early life Da ...

Bethel Leslie Jane Bethel Leslie (August 3, 1929 – November 28, 1999) was an American actress and screenwriter. In her career spanning half a century, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurel Award in 1964, a Tony Award in 1986, and a Cable ...

, George Mathews,

Patrick McVey Patrick McVey (March 17, 1910 – July 6, 1973) was an American actor who starred in three television series between 1950 and 1961: ''Big Town'', '' Boots and Saddles'', and ''Manhunt''. Early life McVey was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His ...

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, and Jo Tract. It was produced by the Samuel French Incorporation at The House of Plays.

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