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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A Christmas Carol
TheatreSquared (11/20 - 12/24) | |
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Shucked
Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (12/17 - 12/22) | |
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella-Broadway Version
Arkansas State University Theatre (4/4 - 4/13) | |
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Ain't Too Proud
Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (1/22 - 1/23) | |
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Gypsy
Argenta Contemporary Theatre (4/9 - 4/19) | |
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Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Rialto Community Arts Center (12/6 - 12/15) | ||
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (4/8 - 4/13) | |
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Funny Girl
Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (3/18 - 3/23) | |
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