Bigfork Summer Playhouse gears up for 54th season

Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens its 54th season next week.

The playhouse, one of the Northwest’s most respected repertory theater companies, offers music, comedy and fun for all ages in its shows this season.

The playhouse offers a special ticket sale price through Wednesday.

Following is a breakdown of this summer’s offerings:

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

The show centers around a fictional spelling bee in Putnam County, N.Y., where six kids face off in the battle of their lives — against one another and members of the audience. The show opens May 17.

“Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’”

Join King Arthur on his legendary quest to find the Holy Grail. But be prepared for surprises along the way in this musical, including a flatulent Frenchman, the Knights who say “ni” and, of course, killer rabbits. The show opens June 8.

“Chicago”

Ambitious chorus girl Roxie Hart murders her lover and goes to jail, where she joins another famous performer and murderer, Velma Kelly. The merry murderesses try to capitalize on pretrial publicity for the sake of acquittal and stage careers. The show opens June 11.

“The Sound of Music”

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic follows Maria, a would-be nun sent to serve as governess for Capt. von Trapp’s seven troublesome children. Along the way, she captures the hearts of the kids — and their father. The show opens June 25.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical”

When her boyfriend dumps her, sorority girl Elle Woods sets out to prove she’s not a dumb blonde. She succeeds, gets into Harvard Law School and sets out to win him back. The show opens July 9.

For the shows’ dates and times, to purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com.

Tickets are also available at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts, 526 Electric Ave., or by calling 837-4886.