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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A Fabulous 50th: Chicago and A Chorus Line!
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (4/18 - 4/18) | |
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Two Rooms
Zephyr Theatre (4/25 - 4/27) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN | |
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Romeo and Juliet
2nd Story Theatre (3/28 - 4/6) | |
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Amelia Earhart
FreeFall Stage - performing at EPIC Bible College (4/4 - 4/13) | |
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C A B A R E T
Jaxx Theatre (3/13 - 3/29) | |
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Pepperland
Bram Goldsmith Theater at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (5/16 - 5/18) | |
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DRAT! THE CAT! West Coast Premiere
The Group Rep Theatre (3/21 - 4/27)
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1984
Theatre 68 (4/3 - 4/13)
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El Otro Oz
Kirk Douglas Theatre (3/29 - 4/13) | |
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& Juliet
Ahmanson Theatre (8/13 - 9/7) | |
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