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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Videos
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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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Avenue Q
Wisteria Theater (1/24 - 3/2)
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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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Ravel & Brahms
Walt Disney Concert Hall (2/13 - 2/16) | |
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Laurie Sefton Creates at LA Dance Project
LA Dance Project (2/20 - 2/22) LOS ANGELES PREMIERE | |
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Tchaikovsky & The Mermaid
Walt Disney Concert Hall (2/7 - 2/9) | |
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UNCONDITIONAL, A Musical Memoir
Skylight Theatre (2/13 - 3/9) | |
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Neil Simon's: The Odd Couple (Female Version)
Desert Theatreworks (2/14 - 3/2) | |
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The Half-Life of Marie Curie
The Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center (1/24 - 2/23) | |
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The Addams Family
Fox Theatre Detroit (4/22 - 4/27) | |
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A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure
Crestwood Hills Park (3/2 - 3/2) | |
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