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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Tiny Beautiful Things
Darkhorse Theatre (3/28 - 3/29)
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Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium (4/22 - 5/4) | |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (3/7 - 3/9) | |
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Floyd Collins
Ramsey Theatre Company (3/8 - 3/8) | |
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Generic Male with PUSH Theater
South Jackson Performing Arts Center (3/15 - 3/15) | |
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Jason Michaels Live - The Funniest Magic Show in Nashville
Third Coast Comedy Club (11/4 - 3/30) | |
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Human Resources: A Nashville Story Garden Production in Collaboration with OZ Arts
OZ Arts (3/27 - 4/5) | |
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SAYRE: An Original Musical About Spirited Women in the Athens of the South
BSN Theatre (2/28 - 3/9) | |
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