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.
Year | Category | |
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2005 | Best Musical |
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Sandra Bernhard: Shapes and Forms
Keswick Theatre (4/27 - 4/27) | |
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Craig Revel Horwood
Bath Forum (6/5 - 6/5) | |
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Alyx Hilshey♦ The Street is my Theater (... in a Theatre)
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (6/27 - 6/28) | |
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Jeff Wayne''s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
Utilita Arena Newcastle (4/5 - 4/5) | |
Rittenhouse Grill presents Broadway Cabaret: Christopher Sieber
Rittenhouse Grill (4/7 - 4/7) | ||
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Franklin's Key
Pig Iron Theatre (6/3 - 6/29) | |
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GROUNDHOG DAY: THE MUSICAL
Ephrata Performing Arts Center (3/20 - 4/5) | |
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John Cassidy • Comedy & Magic May 30th & 31st 2025 - 8pm Tickets $35 to $45 | Ages 16+ • BYOB 21+
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (5/30 - 5/31) | |
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