''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
Broadway
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**Broadway Theatre (53rd Stree ...
at the
Morosco Theatre
The Morosco Theatre was a Broadway theatre near Times Square in New York City from 1917 to 1982. It housed many notable productions and its demolition, along with four adjacent theaters, was controversial.
History
Located at 217 West 45th Stree ...
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 ...
,
Eli Mintz
Eli Mintz (born Edward Satz, 1 August 1904 – 8 June 1988) was an American actor of Polish-Austrian Jewish descent.
Biography
Born in Lemberg, Austrian-Hungary (now Lviv, Ukraine), the son of a tailor, Mintz began acting professionally as a ch ...
, and
Jo Tract.
It was produced by the Samuel French Incorporation at The House of Plays.
External links
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1965 plays
Broadway plays
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