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Conversations with creators and organizers of the arts scene in West Michigan, hosted by Cara Lieurance

Theater preview: "Catch Me If You Can"

"Catch Me If You Can" at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
Deborah Mitchell

"Catch Me If You Can" at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre

"Catch Me If You Can," is a musical by the writing team of "Hairspray" and based on the true story of a con artist who successfully pretended to be a pilot and a doctor, among other things. Boasting a jazzy, swinging score and a cast of 26, the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre opens its exclusive regional production on Friday, May 3, with performances running through May 19.

Cara Lieurance spoke with director Anthony J. Hamilton, actor Delaney Becker ("Brenda Strong") and actor Christopher Blades ("Agent Bill Cod") about the story and other aspects of the show.

Tickets and more information are available at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre website.

"Catch Me If You Can" at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
Deborah Mitchell
"Catch Me If You Can" at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre

Cara Lieurance is the local host of NPR's All Things Considered on 1021 WMUK and covers local arts & culture on Let's Hear It on 89.9 Classical WMUK weekday mornings at 10 - 11 am.