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.
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2005 | Best Musical |
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Come From Away (Non-Equity)
Palace Theater (4/4 - 4/5) | |
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Curse of the Starving Class
Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (4/4 - 4/13)
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The Last Five Years
Center Stage Theatre (4/4 - 4/13)
PHOTOS
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ANYTHING GOES
CURTAIN CALL (4/4 - 4/26) | |
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Sweeney Todd
The Little Theatre of Manchester (11/7 - 11/23) | |
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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION - Based on the movie - LIVE ON STAGE!
Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park (6/13 - 6/21) | |
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Primary Trust
TheaterWorks Hartford (4/10 - 5/11) | |
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park (4/25 - 5/11) | |
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Ragtime
The Goodspeed (4/25 - 6/15) | |
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