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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The Little Mermaid
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (12/3 - 12/29) | |
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A Very Carey Christmas Cabaret
Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater (11/29 - 11/30) HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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Nutcracker In Wonderland
The O’Shaughnessy (12/20 - 12/22) | ||
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Dear Evan Hansen
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (3/11 - 3/16) | |
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Alton Brown Live - Last Bite
Orpheum Theatre (4/27 - 4/27) | |
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Miss Richfield 1981’s Holiday Pro’grum - Phony Baloney
ILLUSION THEATER (12/6 - 12/22)
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Alma Murder - A Killer Class Reunion
The Mystery Cafe (1/4 - 1/31) | |
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Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West
History Theatre (5/17 - 6/8) | |
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Jimmy O. Yang Big & Tall Tour
State Theatre (1/30 - 1/30) | |
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