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Stages St. Louis Announces Casting for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by James Lindhorst - Apr 22, 2026

Stages St. Louis has announced full casting for their season opening production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The ensemble, comprised entirely of actors who call St. Louis home, includes multiple St. Louis Theater Circle Award winners.

Jon Cryer to Join THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Emmy Award-winning comedic legend Jon Cryer will return to his theater roots and join the cast as Vice Principal Douglas Panch in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Matt Manuel Shares Backstage Scoop From THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Matt Manuel, who plays Mitch Mahoney in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee off-Broadway, to share some of his favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!

SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026

Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 26, 2026

Out of all the musicals I see, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is one of those rare favorites I never tire of revisiting, and this newest production, which features many of my favorite performers, feels right at home at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at The Players
by Christopher Verleger - Mar 19, 2026

The word is “special.” While several adjectives come to mind, the one that does the most justice when describing The Players’ cheerful, heartfelt production of ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’—as well as each of the actors in the cast, and the musical itself—is indisputably “special.”

Video: Whitney Leavitt Joins SPELLING BEE as Guest Speller
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2026

Whitney Leavitt made a special appearance at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this week. Watch a video of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and Dancing With the Stars alum as a 'guest speller' on her night off from Chicago.

Video: Amber Riley Joins GLEE Co-Star Kevin McHale in SPELLING BEE
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2026

There was a special Glee reunion at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Amber Riley, who played Mercedes Jones in the hit musical series, joined co-star Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams, as a guest speller. Watch the video!

Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Presented By The MAC Players
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE from February 27 through March 8, 2026. Check out photos of the production.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South
by Julie Gardieff - Feb 16, 2026

What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South?

Middletown Arts Center Will Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

Middletown Arts Center will stage THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE from February 27 to March 8, featuring local talent in a compelling musical comedy.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Silvermoon Children's Theatre in Texarkana
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 5, 2026

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is one of my favorite musicals, so it didn’t take much to convince me to take a nice Sunday drive to Texarkana to see my friends at the Silvermoon Theatre.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has been extended for a second time, Off-Broadway at New World Stages.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on Monday, February 16
by Gillian Blum - Jan 18, 2026

Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies and alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of At This Performance… to be held on Monday, February 16 at The Green Room 42 at 7 p.m.

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins the Competition at THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway revival recently welcomed a very special guest speller to the competiton, Broadway icon, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out video below as Lin takes his turn in the contest.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Sutter Street Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Sutter Street Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Joins SPELLING BEE as Guest Speller
by Michael Major - Nov 25, 2025

Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe joined the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway as a 'guest speller.' Watch the Harry Potter alum spell 'THEATRE' and more in a new video!