Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!

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Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
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With cheers, tears, and special surprises (we're looking at you Celia Keenan-Bolger!), nine original cast members of the hit Broadway musical, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - Derrick Baskin, Deborah S. Craig, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dan Fogler, Lisa Howard, Jose Llana, Jay Reiss, and Sarah Saltzberg (plus Jenni Barber) - reunited for a special one-night-only 10 Year Anniversary benefit concert last night, July 6.

The one-night-only event benefited The Actors Fund's Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative and was held in memory of Andrea "Spook" Testani Gordon, the beloved production stage manager of the original Broadway and off-Broadway production, who passed away on November 30, 2014 following a battle with cancer.

This special concert was directed by James Lapine and Darren Katz, featuring musical direction by Vadim Feichtner and Carmel Dean, and is produced by The Actors Fund with Natalie Gershtein as line producer. THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE was produced by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company and Second Stage Theatre.

THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE features book by Rachel Sheinkin, music and lyrics by William Finn, and direction by James Lapine. Based on "C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E," an original play by The Farm, the production was conceived by Rebecca Feldman and featured additional material by Jay Reiss. It premiered on Broadway on May 2, 2005 following sold-out runs at Second Stage Theatre and the Barrington Stage Company. The critically acclaimed musical was nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and won two: Best Book of a Musical (Rachel Sheinkin) and Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Dan Fogler). The production ran for nearly three years closing on January 20, 2008 after playing 1,136 performances.

Andrea "Spook" Testani Gordon passed away November 30, 2014 following a battle with cancer. She was 46. Known to all by the nickname, "Spook," Mrs. Gordon's many Broadway credits include Side Man, I Am My Own Wife, and revivals of Uncle Vanya, The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Man Who Had All the Luck, All My Sons and Design for Living. Following the Broadway production, Spook went on to open companies of Spelling Bee around the country and on National Tour.

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone-performers and those behind the scenes-who works in performing arts and entertainment, helping more than 21,000 people directly each year, and hundreds of thousands online. Serving professionals in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance, The Fund's programs include social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and employment and training services. With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Actors Fund has been-for 133 years-a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition. Visit www.actorsfund.org.

The Actors Fund's Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative (PNWHI) was initiated by Actors Fund trustee and cancer survivor Phyllis Newman, and was created to address the myriad of concerns women face when dealing with a serious medical condition. When women come to The Fund after a serious medical diagnosis they are often overwhelmed with concerns about their ability to work, family issues, managing basic bills as well as medical bills, and coping both physically and mentally with a challenging medical situation. The PNWHI Social Workers help women negotiate the steps that follow a serious medical diagnosis. Through intensive case management, access to individual counseling, support groups, educational seminars, linkage to community supports and short-term financial assistance, the social workers help women receive the nurturing support that they need. Visit www.actorsfund.org/PNWHI.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
The Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Cast Alumni featuring: Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Derrick Baskin during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Jesse Tyler Ferguson during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Jose Llana, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin and Lisa Howard during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca and Alumni cast during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Derrick Baskin during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana,Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Cast Alumni featuring: Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin and Lisa Howard during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Cast Alumni featuring: Jose Llana, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin and Lisa Howard during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Celia Keenan-Bolger during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Jennifer Simard, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Derrick Baskin during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Jennifer Simard, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Derrick Baskin during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Cast Alumni featuring: Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Dan Fogler during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
John Gordon with cast alumni during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana and Dan Fogler during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Dan Fogler during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Dan Fogler during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Sarah Saltzberg and Jose Llana during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca with Cast Alumni featuring: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Cast Alumni featuring: Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Dan Fogler during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
John Gordon with cast alumni during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca with Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Phyllis Newman during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Phyllis Newman during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Phyllis Newman with Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Phyllis Newman during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Phyllis Newman with Cast Alumni cast during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Phyllis Newman during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Phyllis Newman with Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Phyllis Newman during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Celia Keenan-Bolger during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Jose Llana and Dan Fogler during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Jesse Tyler Ferguson during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca and Jesse Tyler Ferguson during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca and Jesse Tyler Ferguson during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca with Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca with Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca with Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca with Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca with Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca with Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!
Mo Rocca with Cast Alumni featuring: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jenni Barber, Dan Folger, Deborah S. Craig, Sarah Saltzberg, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Derrick Baskin, Lisa Howard and Jay Reiss during the Curtain Call for the One Night Only 10th Anniversary Concert of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Town Hall on July 6, 2015 in New York City.



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