Rachel Sheinkin
Latest News on Rachel Sheinkin:
Theatre Now to Host Master Class with Mindi Dickstein (Feb 10, 2025)
Shifting Ground Collective to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Jan 21, 2025)
BOEING BOEING & More Set for Peterborough Players 2025 Summer Season (Jan 14, 2025)
Theatre Now to Host Master Class with Mindi Dickstein (Feb 10, 2025)
Shifting Ground Collective to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Jan 21, 2025)
BOEING BOEING & More Set for Peterborough Players 2025 Summer Season (Jan 14, 2025)
Photos
The Royal Family: Chip Zien, A.J. Shively, Harriet Harris, John Rando, Arnie Burton, Kathy Fitzgerald, Hayley Podschun, Rachel Sheinkin, William Finn, Laura Michelle Kelly, Alan H. Green, Will Swenson, Vadim Feitchner, and Carmel Dean
Date:
05/12/2018
From: Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal With the Cast of THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY at Barrington Stage
The creative team of The Royal Family of Broadway: composer William Finn, artistic director Julianne Boyd, book writer Rachel Sheinkin, musical director Vadim Feitchner, and director John Rando
Date:
05/12/2018
From: Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal With the Cast of THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY at Barrington Stage
Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Book of a Musical
Rachel Sheinkin, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Book of a Musical
Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Rachel Sheinkin, The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Videos
Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-18 14:04:26
Video: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Preview
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-04 10:45:11
VIDEO: First Look At George Street Playhouse's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Alan Henry - 2023-03-27 17:10:19
VIDEO: On This Day, July 8 - THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Has Its World Premiere At Barrington Stage
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-07-08 12:01:00
VIDEO: Cast and Creative of Barrington Stage's THE GLASS MENAGERIE Talk Bringing The Show To The Berkshires
by Alan Henry - 2018-10-02 16:22:44
VIDEO: First Look at Barrington Stage's THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY With Music and Lyrics by William Finn
by Alan Henry - 2018-06-13 16:43:45
VIDEO: William Finn Chats About His New Musical THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-06-07 21:24:41
TV: Meet the Royal Family... of Broadway! Go Inside Rehearsals with Harriet Harris, Laura Michelle Kelly & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-06-03 09:00:51
TV: First Look at THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY Before Its World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-13 13:00:47
VIDEO: Ali Stroker And More Lead Cleveland Playhouse's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Alan Henry - 2018-04-18 13:12:57
VIDEO: Check Out Aaron Tveit in Rehearsal for Barrington Stage's COMPANY
by Alan Henry - 2017-08-07 17:24:27
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/2/16- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-02 09:32:25
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Bucks County Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-08-24 14:06:23
TV: Our Favorite Moment of the Bee? Chatting with the Company of the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Reunion!
by TV - Red Carpets - 2015-07-08 10:02:56
TV: Know Your Roots! Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and More Prep for 'SPELLING BEE' Reunion!
by TV - Press Previews - 2015-06-27 09:00:51
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/2/15- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-02 10:00:01
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Drury Lane's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Stage Tube - 2014-07-02 13:32:37
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/2- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-02 10:00:01
News
Theatre Now to Host Master Class with Mindi Dickstein
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025
Theatre Now will host a Master Class with Jonathon Larson Award-winning writer Mindi Dickstein. The evening will include songs by Theatre Now Musical Writers Lab members Jonathan Keebler & Bob Kelly, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025
Theatre Now will host a Master Class with Jonathon Larson Award-winning writer Mindi Dickstein. The evening will include songs by Theatre Now Musical Writers Lab members Jonathan Keebler & Bob Kelly, plus more.
Shifting Ground Collective to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
Shifting Ground Collective has revealed cast and creative team for its latest mainstage production, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
Shifting Ground Collective has revealed cast and creative team for its latest mainstage production, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
BOEING BOEING & More Set for Peterborough Players 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025
Peterborough Players has revealed their 2025 summer season featuring five productions, including Boeing Boeing and many more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025
Peterborough Players has revealed their 2025 summer season featuring five productions, including Boeing Boeing and many more.
Review: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at 2nd Generation Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Nov 5, 2024
An utterly charming afternoon of fun perfectly sums up THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, now playing at Shea's Smith Theatre. Second Generation Theatre Company has a track record of presenting quality productions in this cozy theatre, and they continue to produce at a very high level
by Michael Rabice - Nov 5, 2024
An utterly charming afternoon of fun perfectly sums up THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, now playing at Shea's Smith Theatre. Second Generation Theatre Company has a track record of presenting quality productions in this cozy theatre, and they continue to produce at a very high level
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.
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.
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!
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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2024
by - Oct 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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!
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!
Videos You Missed This Week: TAMMY FAYE, LEFT ON TENTH, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 11, 2024
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 11, 2024 with videos from Left on Tenth, McNeal, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 11, 2024
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 11, 2024 with videos from Left on Tenth, McNeal, and more!
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!
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!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 4, 2024
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 4, 2024
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!
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!
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!
Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
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!
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!
Line Up Set for TheatreWorks' 2024 New Works Festival This August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE at Cain Park Alma Theater
by Roy Berko - Jun 7, 2024
It is only appropriate, since the National Spelling Bee wound down last week, that Cain Park, the Cleveland Heights outdoor entertainment venue, has mounted THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
by Roy Berko - Jun 7, 2024
It is only appropriate, since the National Spelling Bee wound down last week, that Cain Park, the Cleveland Heights outdoor entertainment venue, has mounted THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
Get an Advanced Look at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 21st Annual New Works Festival.
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 21st Annual New Works Festival.
Farmers Alley Theatre Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2024
Farmers Alley Theatre will present a lively production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, showcasing talented performers and engaging storytelling. Join the fun and excitement of this beloved musical comedy.
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2024
Farmers Alley Theatre will present a lively production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, showcasing talented performers and engaging storytelling. Join the fun and excitement of this beloved musical comedy.
SCHMIGADOON! Premiere, LEGALLY BLONDE & More Set For Kennedy Center Season
by Joshua Wright - May 7, 2024
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.
by Joshua Wright - May 7, 2024
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Rachel Sheinkin written?
Rachel Sheinkin has written 4 shows including Little House on the Prairie (Bookwriter), Blood Drive (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Striking 12 (Bookwriter), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Bookwriter).
What awards has Rachel Sheinkin been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
What awards has Rachel Sheinkin won?
Rachel Sheinkin has won several prestigious awards, including the Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She also received the Best Book of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, as well as the Outstanding Book of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
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