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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Experimental Theatre
Dates: 12/2/2026 - 12/5/2026
📍 Theatre: The Experimental Theatre
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Tickets: Free / PWYC
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Six spellers enter; one speller leaves with the winning trophy! And worry not—every loser gets a hug and a juice box.
Centered on a fictional spelling bee in a geographically ambiguous elementary school, this cabaret style showing of the The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows six quirky adolescents as they compete in the Bee.
Music and lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin Directed by Kate Clarke Music direction by Kelia Ingraham
Presented by UNM Theatre and Dance.
Free Admission!
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Tony Awards and Nominations for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Musical | Nominated |
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