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.
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2005 | Best Musical |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
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Little Bear Ridge Road
Downstairs Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre (6/13 - 7/21) | |
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Bandstand
Raue Center For The Arts (9/13 - 10/20) | |
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ARTRAGEOUS!
The Center for Performing Arts (3/15 - 3/15) | |
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Queens of Rock and Soul
The Center for Performing Arts (10/6 - 10/6) | |
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FreakShow & Tell
Baton Show Lounge (6/1 - 8/31)
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Can You Hear Us Now: The Queer Tap Dance Revolution
Chicago Tap Theatre (6/20 - 6/23) | |
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Romeo and Juliet
Oak Park Festival Theatre (7/5 - 8/17) | |
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Rosie and The Rivets
The Center for Performing Arts (3/23 - 3/23) | |
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