And the geeks shall inherit the earth: A cavalcade of lovable losers populates Putnam County — this season's smallest, most adorably earnest new musical — from the dictionary-obsessed Olive Ostrovsky to the histaminic William Barfee (''It's pronounced Bar-FAY!''). Creators Rebecca Feldman, Rachel Sheinkin, and William Finn have produced a terrific trifle of a show, a beautifully melodic bagatelle that one only wishes were more substantial. (Finn's score, sadly, doesn't soar like his Falsettos.) Still, there's plenty of fun to be had — even if you can't spell phylactery. B+
EW's GRADE
B+Details Opening Date: May 02, 2005; Lead Performances: Derrick Baskin, Deborah S. Craig, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dan Fogler and Celia Keenan-Bolger; Writer: Rachel Sheinkin; Director: James Lapine
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