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
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|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Musical |
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Jelly's Last Jam
Pasadena Playhouse (5/29 - 6/23) | |
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Sally Field Performing Arts Center (6/1 - 6/9) | |
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Change The Game
McCadden (6/9 - 6/16) NEW MUSICAL
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tiny father
Gil Cates Theater (6/12 - 7/14) | |
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Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert
Hollywood Bowl (7/19 - 7/19) | |
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Jazz on Tap at the Bowl
Hollywood Bowl (9/11 - 9/11) | |
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Popera
Jaxx Theatre (6/14 - 6/23) | |
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Derecho
La Jolla Playhouse (7/23 - 8/18) | |
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Ray Chen Plays Tchaikovsky
Hollywood Bowl (7/16 - 7/16) | |
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Rock Bottom
The Broadwater Studio (6/21 - 6/21) | |
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