Ever Attend a Spelling Bee?

Neither have we, (fortunately), but the next best thing, (that is definitely better), is the School of Drama’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.  The show, that is roughly halfway through its run at the New Hazlett Theater, follows six quirky pre-teens in their quest to become the new spelling bee champ.  The musical won two Tony Awards, two Theatre World Awards, and three Drama Desk Awards during its time on Broadway in 2005.  One can only imagine the kind of laughs and musical numbers that can come from a story about precocious middle schoolers in Putnam County.

What: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

When: This Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday @ 8PM (there’s also a matinée performance @ 2PM on Saturday)

Where: New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square E. Pittsburgh, PA (the North Side)

Tickets range from $25-$29, (not including the student discount), and can be purchased here.