Character Breakdown: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Cast Unpacks Their Roles
Spelling Bee will star Jasmine Amy Rogers, Kevin McHale, Lilli Cooper, Justin Cooley, and more.
By: Joey Mervis Nov. 08, 2025
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Six spellers enter, but only one can win The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! The much anticipated NYC revival of the beloved musical is getting ready to begin performances at New World Stages. What's it all about?
As six wonderfully unique and impassioned contestants vie for the championship by spelling their way through vexing vocabulary, hilarious and poignant personal stories unfold…along with a dash of riotous audience participation.
Kevin McHale plays William Barfée. "All of these kids are so weird and everyone is just obsessed with spelling," he told BroadwayWorld. "Growing up when you have that thing that you're so into and nobody else gets it... All of these kids are so different but have come together for this very specific reason. They all need friendship!"
Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles and learn more about the revival.
