The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Penfold Theatre Company

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

Authors

• Jay Reiss
• Rachel Sheinkin
• Rebecca Feldman
• William Finn

Tony Awards and Nominations for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee