The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Penfold Theatre Company
Dates: 9/12/2025 - 9/28/2025
📍 Theatre: Penfold Theatre Company
Penfold Theatre Company
2120 N. Mays St. #290
Round Rock, TX 78664
Phone: 512-850-4849
Tickets: $25-$35
Penfold Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
In Putnam county, a group of high-achieving young students (portrayed by adult actors) have gathered for the spelling bee, an annual highlight of their small community. To these dictionary-devouring youngsters, this is more than a contest. It’s a chance to prove themselves, not just as spellers but as talented individuals, worthy of love and approval––especially from their parents.
This hilarious musical by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin has a heart for all those who’ve felt they have to be the best just to be good enough.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre
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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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Cast and Creatives Set for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Penfold Theatre
August 13, 2025 Penfold Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creatives for the musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with music and lyrics by William Finn and a Tony Award- winning book by Rachel Sheinkin. Learn more!About the Theatre
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