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.
Tony Awards and Nominations for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Musical |
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An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story
Keswick Theatre (12/4 - 12/4) | |
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party
Keswick Theatre (12/5 - 12/5) | |
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Darlene Love
Keswick Theatre (12/13 - 12/13) | |
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Postmodern Jukebox
Keswick Theatre (12/12 - 12/12) | |
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Linda Eder
Keswick Theatre (3/27 - 3/27) | |
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American Moor
Lantern Theater Company (11/7 - 12/8) BUY NOW & SAVE | |
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The Christmas Candy Caper
Bird-in-Hand Stage (11/1 - 12/28) | |
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Old Academy Players (3/7 - 3/23) | |
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The Swingin' Jazz Nutcracker
The Colonial Theatre (12/11 - 12/11) | |
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Life of Pi
Ensemble Arts [Academy Of Music] (7/15 - 7/27) | |
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The Nursery by Clifford Odets
The Sam Theater at The Flea (9/24 - 9/24) | |
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