Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

The musical is a spelling bee championship that celebrates the pursuit of the ultimate prize while finding the joy of being oneself, running through March 31.

By: Mar. 08, 2024
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Music Theater Works’ first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is now playing through March 31. See photos from the production!

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has won the hearts of theatergoers across the country with its mix of wit, wills, and audience participation. Join this group of unique and dedicated students as they compete for the spelling bee championship that celebrates the pursuit of the ultimate prize while finding the joy of being oneself.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, additional material by Jay Reiss, music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Rachel Sheinkin, is directed and choreographed by Christopher Pazdernik, assistant directed and choreographed by Keely Vasquez and music directed by Michael McBride.

Tickets

The schedule includes a preview performance Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. with a press opening Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. The performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. The two performances: Saturday, March 23 and March 27 at 7:30 p.m., are for guests 18 years old and above as words spelled will be of an adult nature and may not be suitable for children.Tickets are now on sale from $39 to $106 with tickets for guests 25 years old and younger available at half-price at MusicTheaterWorks.com or by calling the Music Theater Works box office at the North Shore Center, 847.673.6300. Group discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more by contacting 847.920.5360.

Photo Credit: Brett Beiner

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Rachel Guth

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Rachel Guth, Jamie Dillon Grossman, Mai Hartwich, Neala Barron, Zach Kunde and Michael Davis Arnold

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Will Koski

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Joe Lewis

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Joe Lewis, Michael Davis Arnold, Jamie Dillon Grossman and Zach Kunde

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Brandon Acosta, Zach Kunde and Neala Barron

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Brandon Acosta, Mai Hartwich, Will Koski, Jamie Dillon Grossman, Rachel Guth, Neala Barron and Joe Lewis

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Jamie Dillon Grossman, Brandon Acosta, Joe Lewis, Mai Hartwich and Will Koski

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Zach Kunde and Neala Barron

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Michael Davis Arnold and the cast of THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Jamie Dillon Grossman, Rachel Guth, Brandon Acosta, Will Loski, Joe Lewis and Mai Hartwich



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