American Stage's 'Spelling Bee' Takes Over Demens Landing

Sing and spell along with your favorite group of school-age nerds at American Stage Theater's presentation of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."

Once a year American Stage sets up shop in Demens Landing for theater in the park and this year they are presenting the Tony Award-winning musical through May 26. 

"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," American Stage describes the musical. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime."

Advance ticket sales start at $13 for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday performances. Advance ticket start at $18 for Friday and Saturday performances. At the gate purchases start at $20 Friday and Saturday and $15 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. 

Tickets can be purchased online. 

'Spelling Bee' Events

• Pets in the Park Night: May 5 and May 12. 
• Saturday, May 4, Buy Local Night with LocalShops1: "Enjoy live theatre outdoors while learning about all of the great local businesses in your area." 
• City of St. Petersburg Night: Wednesday, May 8
• Hospitality Night: Thursday, May 9
• Pride Night: Friday, May 17
• Bicycle Night: Sunday, May 19
• Educators Night: Friday May 24. 

Gates open at 6 p.m. with the performance beginning at 8 p.m. 

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