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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 |
Videos
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Woe! Misery! Children's Theater
Clifton Arts Center (5/31 - 6/9)
PHOTOS
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Choice
McCarter Theatre Center (5/8 - 6/2) | |
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The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
Count Basie Center for the Arts (12/6 - 12/6) | |
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Handel's Messiah
Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University (12/20 - 12/20) | |
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Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre (6/24 - 6/24) | |
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The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Surflight Theatre (9/18 - 9/29) | |
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SMALL
George Street Playhouse (1/21 - 2/9) | ||
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Chris Ruggiero’s Summer Serenade/ New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
NBPAC (6/21 - 6/21) | |
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2025 Lunar New Year Celebration with Xian Zhang
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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