The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Hippodrome Theatre

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music and Lyrics by William Finn

Book by Rachel Sheinkin

Directed by Stephanie Lynge

May 31 to July 21; Previews: May 29-30

This fast-paced, phonetic musical comedy will undoubtedly bring you to your feet! Join an eclectic group of six young people who compete in 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 “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Eight spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.

Complete with audience participation and plenty of effortless improv, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE guarantees a one-of-a-kind, musical theater performance that spells F-U-N!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have going to the theatre! – Broadway World (New Jersey)

“Irresistible, riotously funny and remarkably ingenious …” NEW YORK TIMES

“Utterly, hilarious, surprisingly warm, almost criminally entertaining.” – Center Stage