The Best Audition Songs for Catch Me If You Can – By Character
When considering audition songs for Catch Me If You Can, it’s fitting to choose a jazzy song from musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because Catch Me If You Can premiered in 2009, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
Step 1: Review Audition Info
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something upbeat, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.
Step 2: Study the Show
Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show, and listening to the cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn more about Catch Me If You Can.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for Catch Me If You Can
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Brenda Strong
“Before It’s Over” – Dogfight
“Cute Boys With Short Haircuts” – Vanities
“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess
“More to the Story” – Shrek
Carl Hanratty
“Be the Hero” – Big Fish
“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains
“I Cannot Hear the City” – Sweet Smell of Success
“One of the Great Ones” – A Bronx Tale
Frank Abagnale, Jr.
“I Love Betsy” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“It Takes Two” – Hairspray
“Thin Air” – Amélie
“Unstoppable” – Tootsie
Frank Abagnale, Sr.
“A Little Luck” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Nicky Machiavelli” – A Bronx Tale
“Out of the Sun” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“When You Say Vegas” – Honeymoon in Vegas
Paula Abagnale
“All Falls Down” – Chaplin
“Friki-Friki” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Listen to Your Heart” – Young Frankenstein
“What Was a Woman to Do?” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Here I Am” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)” – Elf
“Never Get Married” – Honeymoon in Vegas
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Do Something” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Forever Starts Tonight” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“I’d Order Love” – First Date
Ensemble (Basses)
“Come to an Agreement” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick
Ensemble (Contras)
“Gone, Gone, Gone” – Tootsie
“It’s Not About Me” – The Prom
“There Was John” – Tootsie
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“I’m Alive” – Tootsie
“Nothing Short of Wonderful” – Dogfight
“Where Did the Rock Go?” – School of Rock
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Ain’t It the Truth” – A Bronx Tale
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
“Ladies’ Choice” – Hairspray
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Catch Me If You Can:
• “Between Things” from Middletown
• “Cricket Bats” from The Real Thing
• “Northern Lights” from Almost, Maine
• “The Illusion of Autonomy” from Race
• “Too Abstract” from Sylvia
Step 5: Audition Prep
Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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Catch Me If You Can Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Catch Me If You Can, along with which characters sing in each of them. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! This is more intended to be used for character research purposes.
* That said, if you’ve specifically been asked to sing a song from the show, you can find the sheet music for the best possible audition songs below.
Act 1:
“Live in Living Color” – Frank Jr., Company
“The Pinstripes Are All That They See” – Frank Sr., Frank Jr., Ensemble
“Someone Else’s Skin” – Frank Jr., Ensemble
“Jet Set” – Ensemble
“Don’t Break the Rules” – Hanratty, Ensemble
“Butter Outta Cream” – Frank Jr., Frank Sr.
“The Man Inside the Clues” – Hanratty
“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” – Hanratty, Frank Jr., Frank Sr., Paula
Act 2:
“Doctor’s Orders” – Ensemble
“Don’t Be a Stranger” – Paula, Frank Sr.
“Little Boy, Be a Man” – Frank Sr., Hanratty
“Seven Wonders” – Frank Jr., Brenda
“(Our) Family Tree” – Carol, Roger, Brenda, Frank Jr., Ensemble
“Fly, Fly Away” – Brenda
“Goodbye” – Frank Jr.
“Stuck Together (Strange But True)” – Frank Jr., Hanratty, Company
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
