Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
Tony Awards and Nominations for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Musical |
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Chess: The Musical
Wheaton College - Watson Fine Arts (6/14 - 6/15)
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Utopian Hotline
Museum of Science, Planetarium (5/1 - 5/18) | |
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It's a Motherf**king Pleasure
Jackie Libergott Black Box, Paramount (4/2 - 4/13) | |
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The Seasons
Robert J. Orchard Stage, Paramount Center (3/12 - 3/16) | |
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Three Tall Persian Women
Shakespeare & Company (8/30 - 10/13) | |
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In the Same Tongue
Cutler Majestic Theatre (9/26 - 9/29) | |
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Pinocchio and the Golden Key, The Musical
Commonwealth Lyric Theater, Inc. (6/20 - 6/21) | |
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MJ
Boston Opera House (6/18 - 7/7) | |
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