CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the cancellation of the Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24 preview performances of the upcoming world premiere of the new musical Catch Me If You Can.

This cancellation was made necessary due to a serious family emergency affecting a principal cast member according to press representatives.

Patrons who had purchased tickets for preview performances are invited to exchange their seats for another night during the run. They can do so by contacting the 5th Avenue Box Office at (206) 625-1900, or in-person at 1308 5th Avenue Seattle. Ticketing hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Adapted from the screenplay by Jeff Nathanson and the book written by Frank Abagnale Jr. and Stan Redding, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, the world premiere musical based on the hit DreamWorks film boasts a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Terrence McNally, who joins forces with the collaborative team behind the hit musical Hairspray, including five-time Tony Award-winning director Jack O'Brien, Tony Award-winning choreographer Jerry Mitchell, and Tony Award-winning composing team Marc Shaiman (music & lyrics) and Scott Wittman (lyrics).

The 5th Avenue Theatre is Seattle's premier musical theater. In 1980, the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre began producing and presenting top-quality live musical theater for the cultural enrichment of the Northwest community. The 5th Avenue Theatre maintains a subscription audience of over 25,000 and an annual attendance of more than 287,000. It ranks among the nation's largest and most respected musical theater companies. The Theatre is committed to encouraging the next generation of theatergoers through its Educational Outreach Program which includes: The Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company, The 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards, the Student Matinee Program and Spotlight Nights. Unique in its Chinese-inspired design, the exquisite theater opened in 1926 as a venue for vaudeville and film.

Today, under the leadership of Managing Director Marilynn Sheldon and Producing Artistic Director David Armstrong, The 5th Avenue Theatre continues to achieve the highest standards in all aspects of artistic endeavors and facility operations, while preserving its artistic, architectural and historic legacy. Visit www.5thavenue.org