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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 2005

Opened: May 2, 2005
Closing: January 20, 2008

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - 2005 Broadway History , Info & More


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.


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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee History

Other Productions of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

2004   Regional (US) Workshop
Regional (US)
2004   World Premiere
2005   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2005   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2006   San Francisco Production
2006   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2006   Boston Boston Production
Boston
2011   West End Donmar Warehouse Production
West End
2014   Washington, DC (Regional) Ford's Theatre Society Production
Washington, DC (Regional)

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