Musical to Put You Under a Spell

Spellcheck is for wussies. Plus it’s boring. A right answer every time. Where’s the drama in that? How about backing away from the keyboard and heading to where the real action is, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Starting July 22 and continuing through August 8, this Tony Award winning musical will be moving into the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven, courtesy of the Island Theatre Workshop.

Directed by Taffy McCarthy with musical direction by Linda Berg, this Broadway show will feature six young contestants, plus some randomly chosen extras from the audience. Can you spell t-e-r-r-i-f-i-e-d? Too easy? How about t-i-m-o-r-o-u-s. Still in play? Then make plans to be at the Bee. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. on July 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and August 5, 6, 7, 8. Cost is $20. Tickets are at the door. For details, call 508-693-4941.