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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CONSTELLATIONS
Constellation Theatre Company (2/6 - 3/9) | |
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Season 18: CONSTELLATIONS and HEAD OVER HEELS
Constellation Theatre Company (2/6 - 6/1) | |
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Blame It On Beckett
The Writers Center (3/14 - 3/30) | |
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Kunene and the King
Klein Theatre - Shakespeare Theatre Company (2/16 - 3/16) | |
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Fuenteovejuna
GALA Hispanic Theatre (2/6 - 3/2) | |
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Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble
Concert Hall at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (5/2 - 5/2) | |
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Fake It Until You Make It
Arena Stage (4/3 - 5/4) | |
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GOLDEN GIRLS The Laughs Continue
Capital One Hall (3/16 - 3/16) | |
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Semino Rossi - Muttertag
Theater am Potsdamer Platz (5/11 - 5/11) | |
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Andy Warhol in Tehran
Mosaic Theater (5/29 - 6/29) | ||
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