Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
Tony Awards and Nominations for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Musical |
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Waitress
Olney Theatre Center (2/13 - 3/30) | |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Presented by Iron Crow Theatre
M&T Bank Exchange (3/14 - 3/16) | |
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts (3/12 - 4/27) | |
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Olney Theatre Center (7/17 - 8/10) | |
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The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Baltimore (3/22 - 3/22) | |
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Kim's Convenience
Olney Theatre Center (6/25 - 7/27) | |
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Toby''s Dinner Theatre Presents: The Music Man
Toby's Dinner Theatre Columbia (3/21 - 5/18) | |
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The Wizard of OZ - Youth Edition
Children's Playhouse of Maryland (3/8 - 3/23) | |
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Kinky Boots
Silhouette Stages (3/7 - 3/23) | |
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