A spoof of the contests that pit children against children to determine who has the best command of their voluminous vocabulary. Among the competitors are the incumbent, Wentworth Miller III, and Grammarcy Park, who placed first in the Math Bee. Presiding over the test are four-time champion Rhona Janet and more...
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for his role as "Mitchell Pritchett" on the acclaimed ABC comedy "Modern Family," originated the role of "Leaf Coneybear" in the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, earning a Drama Desk Award for "Outstanding Ensemble Performance." more...
Lisa Howard, who won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance for her role as Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, has also graced Broadway in productions such as Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and 9 to 5 the musical. more...
Jose Llana, who originated the role of Chip Tolentino in the Broadway production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, earning a Drama Desk Award for his performance, has an extensive career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theater, and television. more...
Awards and Nominations
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Dan Fogler won.
2005 The Lortels
Outstanding Featured Actor: Dan Fogler won.
2005 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Dan Fogler won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Celia Keenan-Bolger was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Beowulf Boritt Scenic Designer
Jennifer Caprio Costume Designer
Vadim Feichtner Musical Director
Musical Director
Natasha Katz Lighting Designer
Dan Knechtges Choreographer
Choreographer
Marty Kopulsky Hair Designer
Wig Designer
James Lapine Director
Director
Dan Moses Schreier Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Michael Starobin Orchestrator
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