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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Avenue Q
Wisteria Theater (1/24 - 3/2)
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RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR
South Coast Repertory (2/19 - 3/2) | |
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RENT in Concert
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom Hall (3/15 - 3/15) | |
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Gustav and Alma
Walt Disney Concert Hall (3/6 - 3/9) | |
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DOT by Colman Domingo
The Box Riverside (2/27 - 3/2) COMEDY NEW PLAY
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C A B A R E T
Jaxx Theatre (3/13 - 3/29) | |
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Song of the Night
Walt Disney Concert Hall (2/27 - 3/1) | |
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Anastasia: The Musical
El Segundo Performing Arts Center (4/25 - 4/27) | |
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True West
The Roustabouts Theatre Co. (3/27 - 4/13) | |
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NETWORK
The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre (5/23 - 6/29) | |
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Bacon
Rogue Machine (2/4 - 3/30) | |
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Terence Blanchard Champion and Fire Shut Up in My Bones Operas
The Soraya (4/6 - 4/6) | |
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