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 |
SUBMIT UPDATES
Videos
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Kweskin Theatre (6/7 - 6/29) | |
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2.5 Minute Ride
Hartford Stage (5/30 - 6/23) | |
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Frozen KIDS
Center Stage Theatre (5/30 - 6/2)
VIDEOS
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Beetlejuice
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Mortensen Hall] (5/28 - 6/2) | |
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Native Gardens
The Little Theatre of Manchester (6/7 - 6/23) | |
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BOX PICKLEBALL & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 AT MOHEGAN SUN in CT AN “OUTSIDE THE BOX” FESTIVAL & CELEBRATION
Mohegan Sun (8/20 - 8/22) | |
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THE BAKER'S WIFE
Ridgefield Theater Barn (5/31 - 6/22) | |
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The Kite Runner
Palace Theater (6/4 - 6/6) | |
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The Music of My Life with Frank Mastrone
Music Theatre of CT (6/22 - 6/22) | |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Mortensen Hall] (12/31 - 1/5) | |
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