The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Don't miss this Tony Award winning comedy
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Effortlessly endearing... gold stars all around
The New York Times
Effortlessly endearing... gold stars all around
The New York Times
Don't miss this Tony Award winning comedy
Don't miss this Tony Award winning comedy
Six spellers compete, but only one will emerge victorious in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This endearing and cleverly humorous musical has captivated audiences since its Tony Awardwinning debut. The show follows six quirky middle schoolers as they battle it out for the championship, navigating tricky words while revealing their hilarious and heartwarming personal tales. A whirlwind of laughter and emotion, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced and thoroughly entertaining experience! Catch your local production of 'Spelling Bee as it heads to a C-I-T-Y near you!
Originally conceived in the early 2000s as a non-musical play by Rebecca Feldman, 'Spelling Bee was developed and workshopped into a full blown musical, which premiered off-Broadway in 2005 to great success. Its transfer to Broadway at The Circle in the Square Theatre later that year was equally well received, winning two Tony Awards.
With music and lyrics by William Finn Bee is packed with lyrical playfulness and hilariously typical teenage humour.