Audition Song Recommendations for Catch Me if You Can by Character

Written by Tiffany Wilkie

September 20, 2018

If you’re auditioning for Catch Me If You Can soon, explore these foxy audition numbers perfect for every role!

Auditioning for Frank Abagnale Jr. (Tenor)


The conniving protagonist, he is a handsome and youthful con artist. Grew up learning to disappear into another skin to avoid his problems. He eventually falls in love with Brenda and desperately tries to change his ways.

1. “Ladies Choice” from Hairspray




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2. “Perfect for You” from Next to Normal




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Auditioning for Carl Hanratty (Tenor)


An FBI agent leading the investigation and search for Frank Jr. A knowledgeable and habitual workaholic who idolizes the moment he catches his perp. Lives a private life of loneliness and depression.

3. “The Music of My Soul” from Memphis



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4. “Jailhouse Rock” from All Shook Up



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Auditioning for Frank Abagnale, Sr. (Baritone)


Frank Jr.’s father. He is an inspiration when it comes to swindling. Upbeat and fast-talking, he undergoes a series of progressive failures that leaves him a miserable drunk.

5. “Timeless to Me” from Hairspray



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6. “Luck Be a Lady” from Guys and Dolls



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Auditioning for Paula Abagnale (Mezzo)


Frank Jr.’s gorgeous mother. She met Frank Sr. in France, during the war, but has fallen out of love. Caring and loving, with an underlying resentment toward her husband and son.

7. “Two Men in Life” from Big Fish



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8. “Knowing When To Leave” from Promises, Promises



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Auditioning for Brenda Strong (Mezzo)


A young nurse and Frank Jr.’s eventual love interest. Hard-working and initially insecure, she meets Frank Jr. after running away from a wedding. Comes to trust him but his true identity clouds her feelings.

9. “I Can Hear the Bells” from Hairspray



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10. “Fools Fall in Love” from All Shook Up



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Auditioning for Carol Strong (Mezzo)


Brenda’s traditional mother. She is talkative and boisterous.

11. “Here I Am from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels



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12. “All That Matters” from Finding Neverland 



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Auditioning for Roger Strong (Baritone)


Brenda’s conservative father. He is stern and interrogatory, but reveals himself to be deeply romantic.

13. “They Were You” from The Fantasticks



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14. “Earth Angel” by The Crew Cuts



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Tiffany Weagly-Wilkie is the Director of Theatricals for PerformerStuff.com. She also serves as the Casting Director for The Imagination House.