If double entendres and word play are special pleasures of your company, then you’re running out of time to see the “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at The Waterfront Playhouse.

This breezy, fun musical was nominated for eight Tony Awards after its debut on Broadway.The New York Times reviewer described it this way: “Spelling Bee is in essence a Chorus Line with pimples.” For anyone who’s watched the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the tensions on stage — and in the audience – are palpable.Rachel Sheinkin took those elements and wrote the original story as a book, which was late converted into a play. The music and lyrics are by composer and lyricist William Finn, who may be better known for his work on “Little Miss Sunshine,” “March of the Falsettos,” and “The Sisters Rosenswieg” among others.The Waterfront Playhouse production of “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is directed by Danny Weathers. Michael Fauss handles the musical direction, with choreography by Penny Leto. Regular performances run Apr. 7.Weathers describes this musical as “jubilant” with a story “about a group of quirky prepubescent overachievers who are pitted against each other in the spelling challenge of a lifetime.”And the adults who are supposed to be the calming and mature influences on these kids, prove themselves just as angst-ridden as their young charges.Go see the play and learn why the word capybara has special meaning and what happens to Chip when he stumbles over the word tittup (definition: to move in a lively, capering manner, to prance).The Waterfront Playhouse cast:Gayla Morgan as Rona, Joe McMurray as Vice Principal Panch, Marc Crow as Chip, Kristen Michelle as Logainne, Justin Ahearn as Leaf, Eric Cole as William, Rebecca Green as Marcy, Jessica Miano Kruel as Olive and Kennedy Pugh as Mitch.”Ultimately,” Weathers adds, “the nerdy and the wordy learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Infectious songs and a laugh-out-loud script.”The Waterfront Playhouse is located at 310 Wall St., Key West. All shows start at 8 p.m.Ticket prices range from $25 to $55 and are available online. Visit: www.waterfrontplayhouse.org For more information, call 394-7445.