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.
Year | Category | |
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2005 | Best Musical |
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Barefoot in the Park
Kismet Performing Artists Theatre (3/7 - 3/16) | |
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TANT PIS C''EST MOI
THEATRE PARADIS DU LUCERNAIRE (1/18 - 3/16) | |
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Rock of Ages
Axelrod Performing Arts Center (5/2 - 5/18) | |
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FRONTIERS – The Ultimate Tribute to Journey
Sieminski Theater (4/26 - 4/26) | |
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Brahms Violin Concerto with Vadim Gluzman
State Theatre New Jersey (3/20 - 3/20) | |
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Xian Conducts Mozart
Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University (5/16 - 5/16) | |
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The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
Surflight Theatre (8/13 - 8/17) | |
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The Music of Led Zeppelin
Bergen Performing Arts Center (5/3 - 5/3) | |
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