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‘Catch Me If You Can’ and ‘Shrek the Musical' come to the Bigfork Summer Playhouse

by Daily Inter Lake
| May 29, 2025 12:00 AM

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse kicks off the 2025 season with the high-energy musical “Catch Me If You Can,” opening May 31, and “Shrek the Musical,” coming in June. 

Adapted from the hit DreamWorks film and inspired by the life of Frank Abagnale Jr., “Catch Me If You Can” follows a young con artist who successfully poses as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer — all before his 21st birthday. 

Set against the stylish backdrop of the 1960s, the show explores themes of ambition, identity and reinvention set to a jazz-infused score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and dazzling choreography reminiscent of golden-age television variety shows. 

The show starts at 8 p.m. A reception is planned after the show, where audience members are invited to meet cast and crew.  

On June 4, get ready to let your freak flag fly with the opening of “Shrek the Musical.” 


Based on William Steig’s beloved book and the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this Tony Award-nominated musical brings the hilarious and heartwarming story of an unlikely hero to life on stage. 


Join Shrek, a gruff but lovable ogre, as he embarks on a quest to rescue the spirited Princess Fiona, accompanied by his loyal and talkative companion, Donkey. Along the way, they encounter a host of whimsical characters, including the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad and a chorus of fairytale misfits. 


With a dynamic score by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire, featuring songs like “Big Bright Beautiful World,” “I Know It’s Today,” and the crowd-pleasing “Freak Flag,” the musical delivers toe-tapping tunes, side-splitting humor and a message of acceptance and self-discovery that shows everyone deserves a happily ever after. 


The show starts at 8 p.m. 


Both musicals run through Aug. 22 and will be held at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, 526 Electric Ave. in Bigfork. Ticket prices range from $26 to $41, not including service fees and may be purchased online at bigforksummerplayhouse.com or by visiting/calling the box office at 837-4886. The box office is open from noon to 5 p.m. and during showtimes. 



    "Shrek the Musical" opens June 4 and runs through June 22 at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. (Courtesy photo)