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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Cancels Thursday Night Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

The Off=Broadway production of The 25th Annual County Spelling Bee has announced the cancellation of tonight's performance due to illness. The production shared the news on a social post earlier this evening.

Jon Cryer Joins the Cast of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Emmy Award-winning comedic legend Jon Cryer is joining the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Douglas Panch beginning tonight, May 11.

Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - May 4, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here!

2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.

Jon Cryer to Join THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Emmy Award-winning comedic legend Jon Cryer will return to his theater roots and join the cast as Vice Principal Douglas Panch in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Matt Manuel Shares Backstage Scoop From THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Matt Manuel, who plays Mitch Mahoney in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee off-Broadway, to share some of his favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!

MEXODUS and PRINCE F*GGOT Lead 2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026

Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were  announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Will Be Available on Netflix Starting April 4
by Gillian Blum - Mar 23, 2026

After its theatrical run back in December 2025, the proshot of the 2023-24 revival of Merrily We Roll Along starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez will be available to stream on Netflix beginning April 4.

Video: Whitney Leavitt Joins SPELLING BEE as Guest Speller
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2026

Whitney Leavitt made a special appearance at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this week. Watch a video of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and Dancing With the Stars alum as a 'guest speller' on her night off from Chicago.

Video: Amber Riley Joins GLEE Co-Star Kevin McHale in SPELLING BEE
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2026

There was a special Glee reunion at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Amber Riley, who played Mercedes Jones in the hit musical series, joined co-star Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams, as a guest speller. Watch the video!

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has been extended for a second time, Off-Broadway at New World Stages.

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins the Competition at THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway revival recently welcomed a very special guest speller to the competiton, Broadway icon, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out video below as Lin takes his turn in the contest.

Let It Snow! In Palm Springs? Rachel York Headlines A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS
by David Green - Dec 11, 2025

Rachel York joins a starry cast of Broadway peers as Michael Orland and David Green's Musical Theatre University Team Up With Palm Springs Art Museum to bring A Very Broadway Christmas to the desert in the Museum's beautiful Annenberg Theatre for two special nights in December -- December 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm.

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Joins SPELLING BEE as Guest Speller
by Michael Major - Nov 25, 2025

Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe joined the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway as a 'guest speller.' Watch the Harry Potter alum spell 'THEATRE' and more in a new video!

Photos: Kevin McHale, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More in SPELLING BEE Portraits
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is officially open at New World Stages! See photos from the opening night photo booth!

A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS Tickets On Sale Today
by David Green - Nov 20, 2025

Tickets are on sale now for the starriest holiday show in Southern California as Broadway powerhouses Tony Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kevin Chamberlin, James Snyder and Rachel York  join the talented perfomers of David Green's Musical Theatre University in a ninety-minute holiday celebration featuring favorite songs of the season, old and new, and fully-staged and choreographed production numbers by the MTU singers, all under the musical direction of Michael Orland.

Review Roundup: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Returns Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is now open at New World Stages! Read the reviews here!

Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

This past weekend, the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and friends celebrated their opening night. Check out photos of the star-studded cast and guests, including members of he original Broadway cast!

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Run at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will extend its run off-Broadway through April 12, 2026, due to popular demand. The production opens tonight, Monday, November 17, at New World Stages, and celebrated with a gala on Sunday, November 16.

Photos: The Cast Of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 17, 2025

Check out photos of the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on the opening night red carpet for the Off-Broadway production running now at New World Stages.