William Finn's score sounds plumper and more rewarding than it did Off Broadway, providing a sprinkling of sugar to complement the sass in Rachel Sheinkin's zinger-filled book.

On "Late Show," the band sounds plumper than it did before the move, not just as a result of the added musicians but also because of the overdog confidence that "Late Show" exudes.

(Brantley) * 'THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE' William Finn's score sounds plumper and more rewarding than it did Off Broadway, providing a sprinkling of sugar to complement the sass in Rachel Sheinkin's zinger-filled book.

William Finn's score sounds plumper and more rewarding than it did Off Broadway.