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Songbook Academy Application Deadline Extended
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Applications will be accepted through March 30 for the 16th annual Songbook Academy summer music intensive for high schoolers, taking place July 12-19 at the Great American Songbook Foundation's headquarters in Carmel.

Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.

Songbook Academy 2025 Applications Due March 23
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

High school students passionate about vocal music still have time to apply for the 16th annual Songbook Academy summer intensive, taking place July 12-19 at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Joshua Wright - Oct 18, 2024

Get a first look at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out all-new video of the cast performing selections from the show.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 16, 2024

The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is the crowd pleasing quirky musical by William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin (Book) known as The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. The 2005 musical also features additional material by Jay Reiss. See what our critic had to say.

Review Roundup: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

See what the critics are saying about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center. Read all the reviews for the new production starring Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale and more!

Photos: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024

All new photos have been released from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out the photos here!

Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Joey Mervis - Oct 11, 2024

Can YOU spell the word that stumped Richard? Watch in this video to find out and catch sneak peeks of the title song, 'Magic Foot', and 'Prayer of the Comfort Counselor' in a preview of the Kennedy Center's production of the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2024

Earlier this week, the cast of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented a special sneak peek at the production in the rehearsal room. Check out photos below!

Video: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Preview
by Joey Mervis - Oct 4, 2024

It's a marvelous memory if you win the spelling bee. It's also a marvelous memory if you see the Spelling Bee! Up next at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Watch clips of three songs in rehearsals in this video!

Leana Rae Concepcion to Replace Anna Zavelson in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

Leana Rae Concepcion has joined the company of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Marcy Park. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale, Noah Galvin to Star in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts revealed the complete cast and creative team for the Broadway Center Stage production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring!

VIDEO: Final Curtain Call For Pre-Broadway QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Joshua Wright - Aug 27, 2024

Watch the final curtain call for The Queen of Versailles at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. The production concluded its run on August 2th, 2024.

QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Resumes Performances in Boston Following Cancellation Due To Battery Leak
by Joshua Wright - Aug 21, 2024

The Queen of Versailles will resume performances at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in time for the matinée after a performance cancellation due to a 'battery leak' on August 20th. Producer Bill Damaschke shared the news with the seated audience.

Review: Kristin Chenoweth Glitters in World Premiere of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES at Emerson Colonial Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 3, 2024

Jackie Siegel first came to the public’s attention as the subject of Lauren Greenfeld’s 2012 documentary, “The Queen of Versailles,” a real-life look at the former Mrs. Florida who married a billionaire and then, inspired by trips not only to France but to Las Vegas, set about building with him their own Palace of Versailles in Orlando.

Review Roundup: Kristin Chenoweth Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Joshua Wright - Aug 2, 2024

The Queen of Versailles will take its Broadway bow during the 2025-26 season, following a the world premiere engagement at the Emerson Colonial Theatre that officially opened on August 1st, 2024. Read all the reviews!

Photos: First Look At Kristin Chenoweth & Company in QUEEN OF VERSAILLES; Announces Broadway Run
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2024

The Queen of Versailles will take its Broadway bow during the 2025-26 season, following a the world premiere engagement at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Check out all-new photos of the cast in action!

Video: Kristin Chenoweth Celebrates Birthday On Stage at THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2024

Watch as Kristin Chenoweth celebrates her birthday on stage at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre following a performance of The Queen of Versailles. The celebration happened after the performance on July 24th, 2024.

Boston Mayor Declares July 24, 2024 As 'Kristin Chenoweth Day'
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu officially proclaims July 24, 2024, as Kristin Chenoweth Day in the City of Boston, honoring the celebrated actress and singer.

Photos: Kristin Chenoweth & F. Murray Abraham Get Ready for THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

We've got your first look at Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham in character in the upcoming Broadway-bound production of The Queen of Versailles. Check out the photos here!