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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JERSEY BOYS
Derby Dinner Playhouse (8/14 - 9/29) | |
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Brahms x Radiohead
Old Forester's Paristown Hall (10/12 - 10/12) | |
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A Christmas Story
Lexington Opera House (11/21 - 11/24) | |
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The Drowsy Chaperone
Central KY Theatre (9/20 - 9/29) | |
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Music Without Borders: Across the Divide
Neighborhood House (10/4 - 10/4) | ||
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Little Shop of Horrors
Market House Theatre (9/5 - 9/29)
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Bridge in the Distance by Clarence Holmes JR and Dead Purple by Clara Burton
The Bunbury Theatre (9/27 - 10/5) | |
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