School of Theatre & Dance

               The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana 59812-8136

Phone: (406) 243-4481

Fax: (406) 243-5726

                                                                                                                                                                          umtheatredance@umontana.edu

www.umtheatredance.org

PRESS RELEASE

                                                                                      April 22, 2010

                                                                                      CONTACT:
Erin McDaniel

                                                                                      (406) 243-4488

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHO:             The University of Montana School of Theatre & Dance

WHAT:           The University of Montana Presents The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book By Rachel Sheinkin,
Conceived By Rebecca Feldman

WHEN:           April 23-24, 27-May 1, May 4-8, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.

                        Saturday Matinee May 1, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:         Montana Theatre, PARTV Center

                        U of M Campus

TICKETS:       $18 General; $14 Seniors (60+)/Students (any school ID required);

$8 Children 12 & under

SEASON:       http://www.umtheatredance.org

MISSOULA, MT - The University of Montana School of Theatre & Dance is pleased to offer The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical destined to become a classic. The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee runs in the Montana Theatre of the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center on campus April 23-24, April 27-May 1, and May 4-8 at 7:30 p.m. There is also a single 2:00 p.m. matinee on May 1.

This surprise winner of two 2005 Tony Awards is sure to be a crowd-pleaser as selected audience members participate in part of the titular spelling bee each performance, ensuring hilarious and unpredictable results. The charming musical tells the story of six q-u-i-r-k-y adolescents on a quest for acceptance while standing out in a crowd. A poignant and captivating evening of song, dance, and spelling awaits audiences in The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee—a theatrical event called “effortlessly endearing” by The New York Times.

Call the Theatre & Dance Box Office at 406-243-4581, Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or order tickets online at www.umtheatredance.org!

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