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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Almost, Maine
Allen Contemporary Theatre (1/24 - 2/9) | |
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The African Company Presents Richard III
Soul Rep Theatre Company (1/30 - 2/8) | |
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Savannah Sipping Society
Runway Theatre (1/24 - 2/9) | |
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Epic Proportions
Runway Theatre (5/30 - 6/15) | |
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Cara Mia Theatre presents Tina’s Journey
The Latino Cultural Center (Performance Hall) (2/8 - 2/23) | |
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& Juliet
Music Hall at Fair Park (1/28 - 2/9) | |
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Insidious: The Further You Fear
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical
Theatre Three (1/23 - 2/23) | |
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Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
AT&T Performing Arts Center (4/17 - 4/19) | |
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