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.
Year | Category | |
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2005 | Best Musical |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | ||
Little Bear Ridge Road
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (6/13 - 7/21) | ||
The Hot Wing King
Writers Theatre - Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre (6/20 - 7/21) | ||
BLIPPI The Wonderful World Tour
Rosemont Theatre (6/15 - 6/15) | ||
Rosie and The Rivets
The Center for Performing Arts (3/23 - 3/23) | ||
Bandstand
Raue Center For The Arts (9/13 - 10/20) | ||
The Kite Runner
CIBC Theatre (6/11 - 6/23) | ||
Music & Magic
Chicago Magic Lounge (4/9 - 7/29) | ||
Mimosas and Melodies: A Mother's Day Brunch
The Center for Performing Arts (5/11 - 5/11) | ||
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