By Rachel Sheinkin, music and lyrics by William Finn; conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with additional material by Jay Reiss
Directed by Dr. Patrick Newell
Choreographed by
November 6 and 7, 7:30 p.m. UW Education Auditorium
SMASH BORADWAY HIT! TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL!!
This performance is in partial fulfillment of the course Musical Theatre Workshop in the Department of Theatre and Dance.
In this hilarious new musical comedy THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. This tuneful, offbeat and at times heartwarming show offers audience members the opportunity (strictly voluntary) to become part of the action as on-stage spellers.
Show advisory: contains adult language and situations.
“...perfect in every possible way – that rarity of rarities, a super-smart musical that is also a bona fide crowd pleaser.” --Wall Street Journal
“...irresistible, riotously funny and remarkably ingenious – gold stars all around.” --New York Times
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th St, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
