Based on the hit DreamWorks Motion Picture, “Catch Me If You Can: The Musical” opens the MD Now® Urgent Care Slow Burn Theatre Company 2025/2026 season presented by United Community Bank October 11 – 26 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, with an open-captioned performance on Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m.
Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, “Catch Me If You Can: The Musical” is a high-flying, jazz-infused spectacle based on the unbelievable true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a teenage con artist who poses as a pilot, doctor and lawyer while evading the FBI and agent Carl Hanratty as he pursues his dreams of fame and fortune.
With a book by Terrence McNally and a swinging score by “Hairspray’s” Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, this show by a Tony Award-winning dream team is a dazzling cat-and-mouse chase told with heart and humor in the style of “Ocean’s Eleven” meets “Chicago,” with Broadway flair
Leading the talented cast are Jarod Bakum* as Frank Abagnale, Jr. and Ben Sandomir* as Carl Hanratty. They are supported by Matthew Korinko* (Frank Abagnale, Sr.), Jeanine Levy* (Paula Abagnale), Lauren Barkman (Brenda Strong), Michael Cartwright (Roger Strong), Britte Steele (Carol Strong) and Tanner Fults (Agent Branton).
They are joined by a talented ensemble comprised of Aaron Atkinson, Alexander Blanco, Kalista Curbelo, Madeline Dunn, Steven Ross Dybash, Eli Flynn, Amanda Lopez, Michael Materdomini, Kristi Rose Mills, Taylor Hilt Mitchell*, Cat Pagano*, Cameron Scott, Mikayla Queeley, Allyson Rosenblum, Izaiah Scott, Kimberly Sessions, Ashley Valent and Alexandra Van Hasselt.
Director Patrick Fitzwater leads a creative team featuring Paul Tine (music direction), Cat Pagano (choreography), Nikolas Serrano (scenic design), Eric Norbury (lighting), Rick Peña (costumes), Timothy Dickey (technical direction), Amy Rauchwerger* (production stage manager) and Jolie Rubinchik* (assistant stage manager).
The 2025/2026 Slow Burn season continues with “Disney’s Frozen,”December 13 – January 4; “Beautiful, The Carole King Musical”February 14 – March 1; “Hairspray”April 11 – 26; and “Alanis Morisette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical” June 13 – 28.
Subscriptions to the five-show season and tickets to individual performances are on sale now.
The MD Now® Slow Burn Theatre Co. 2025/2026 Season is presented by United Community Bank. Major support of Slow Burn Theatre Company is provided by the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
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The Broward Center 2025/2026 season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
* Member of the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA).
One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org.
Founded in 2009 by Patrick Fitzwater and Matthew Korinko, Slow Burn Theatre Company is one of South Florida’s leading professional musical theater organizations, celebrated for its bold productions and fearless creativity. With a mission to bring high-quality, thought-provoking, and entertaining performances to life, Slow Burn has earned a reputation for pushing boundaries and delivering dynamic interpretations of beloved musicals alongside lesser-known gems. Based at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Slow Burn Theatre Company offers an extraordinary theatrical experience that combines impeccable artistry and an unparalleled commitment to storytelling. The company has grown exponentially over its history, evolving from an ambitious grassroots effort to a cornerstone of South Florida’s cultural scene, thanks to the dedication of its founders, talented artists, and loyal supporters. Now in its 16th season, Slow Burn Theatre Company celebrates a legacy of innovation, resilience, and community connection. From intimate stages to grand productions, Slow Burn continues to inspire audiences with its passion for the arts and commitment to making theater accessible to all.For more information, visit Slow Burn Theatre Company’s website at http://slowburntheatre.org
