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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Christmas Carol: The Remix
.ZACK Theatre (11/26 - 12/22) HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (12/4 - 12/22) | |
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Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity)
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts (1/28 - 1/30) | |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts (4/7 - 4/9) | |
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Ain't Too Proud
Fox Theatre (5/9 - 5/11) | |
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First Date
J's Wool Studio Theatre (11/21 - 12/8) | |
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A Traditional Christmas Carol
Florissant Performing Arts Center (12/5 - 12/8) | |
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The Cher Show (Non-Equity)
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts (4/24 - 4/24) | |
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Broadway Tonite Live
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center-Ross Family Theatre (12/13 - 12/14) | ||
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