The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

This is the first St. Louis production of the outrageous Broadway musical comedy, The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, with a book by Rachel Sheinkin and music and lyrics by William Finn (Falsettos, A New Brain), based on C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, an original play created by Rebecca Feldman and performed by The Farm, a New-York-based improvisational comedy troupe.

Spelling Bee won two Tony Awards, two Theatre World Awards, and three Drama Desk Awards. The show places us at an actual spelling bee — complete with a few audience members among the spellers — but there’s more underneath the wacky comedy, an insightful look at the dark side of American ambition and competitiveness, and the insecurities and fears we all face every day. New Line will offer local audiences a chance to see the show in the kind of intimate setting it was written for.

All seating will be general admission. Tickets are on sale now through all Metrotix outlets, including Macy’s stores, the Fox Theatre, and select Schnucks stores, or by calling 314-534-1111. This show contains adult content. For more info, visit www.newlinetheatre.com