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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Exhibition on Screen: Sunflowers
The Park Theatre (3/12 - 3/12) | |
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WAKING FINNEGAN at Shamrock Fest, Sat, March 15, 7:30pm
The Park Theatre (3/15 - 3/15) | |
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JAFFREY ST. PATRICK’S PARADE – Sun March 16, 2pm
The Park Theatre (3/16 - 3/16) | |
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Johnny Folsom 4
Claremont Opera House (4/12 - 4/12) | |
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Sole City Dance & Rochester Opera House Present: The Moon-Spinners Mystery
Rochester Opera House (4/26 - 4/26) | |
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Tell Me Lies - The Fleetwood Mac Experience
Claremont Opera House (5/17 - 5/17) | |
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Willie and Family
Claremont Opera House (3/28 - 3/28) | |
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