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The Royal Family of BroadwayThe Royal Family of Broadway
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
 
[Broadway, 2005] [Replacement]
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Book of a Musical

Rachel Sheinkin, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Book of a Musical

Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Rachel Sheinkin, The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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Video: Whitney Leavitt Joins SPELLING BEE as Guest Speller Photo
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 Photo
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!
Nick Offerman to Join Megan Mullally in ICEBOY! at The Goodman Photo
Nick Offerman to Join Megan Mullally in ICEBOY! at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

Emmy Award-winning actor Nick Offerman will return to his hometown this summer to join his wife, Emmy Award winner Megan Mullally, for Iceboy! Or The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh.
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Presented By The MAC Players Photo
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.
Derby Dinner Playhouse to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Photo
Derby Dinner Playhouse to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the Broadway musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was written by Rachel Sheinkin.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South Photo
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 Photo
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.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Off-Broadway Photo
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.
The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway Photo
The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 25, 2026

The history of shows that have transferred from off-Broadway to Broadway is well documented. Hundreds of Broadway plays and musicals started out off-Broadway before making the leap to a Broadway house. But much more rare is the circumstance of a show starting out off-off-Broadway (that’s right, two ‘off’s!) and traveling all the way to the main stem. One of these shows is playing right now, and is a major theatre success story with off-off-Broadway roots!
HAIRSPRAY, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE And More Set for Cape Playhouse Photo
HAIRSPRAY, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE And More Set for Cape Playhouse Ser for 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

The Cape Playhouse will present its 2026 summer season from June 3 through September 19 at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts. The season, unveiled by Artistic Director Eric Rosen, will include five musical theater productions as the organization approaches its centennial in 2027.
Claybourne Elder-Directed SPELLING BEE and More Set For Cape Playhouse 2026 Season Photo
Claybourne Elder-Directed SPELLING BEE and More Set For Cape Playhouse 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

The Cape Playhouse has announced its 2026 summer line-up, in advance of its centennial on July 4, 2027. The lineup will include a production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Claybourne Elder. Learn more about the full season!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins the Competition at THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPEL Photo
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.
Theatre South Playhouse To Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Photo
Theatre South Playhouse To Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2025

Theatre South Playhouse will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the Tony Award–winning musical comedy by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin. Tickets will be available through Theatre South Playhouse.
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Joins SPELLING BEE as Guest Speller Photo
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!
Photos: Kevin McHale, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More in SPELLING BEE Portraits Photo
Photos: Kevin McHale, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More in SPELLING BEE Portraits
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is officially open at New World Stages! See photos from the opening night photo booth!
Review Roundup: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Returns Off-Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Returns Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is now open at New World Stages! Read the reviews here!
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Run at New World Stages Photo
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Run at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will extend its run off-Broadway through April 12, 2026, due to popular demand. The production opens tonight, Monday, November 17, at New World Stages, and celebrated with a gala on Sunday, November 16.
Creede Repertory Theatre Hires Mallory Piece as Director Photo
Creede Repertory Theatre Hires Mallory Piece as Director
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) has announced Mallory Pierce as the theatre’s new Director of Development. She is a seasoned nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, and audience development.
Photos: The Cast Of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Celebrates Opening Nig Photo
Photos: The Cast Of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 17, 2025

Check out photos of the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on the opening night red carpet for the Off-Broadway production running now at New World Stages.
Photos: First Look at THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE At New World Stages Photo
Photos: First Look at THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Official production photos have been released of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, now in previews at New World Stages.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Rachel Sheinkin written?

Rachel Sheinkin has written 4 shows including Little House on the Prairie (Bookwriter), Blood Drive (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Striking 12 (Bookwriter), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Bookwriter).

What awards has Rachel Sheinkin been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

What awards has Rachel Sheinkin won?

Rachel Sheinkin has won the Best Book of a Musical award from BroadwayWorld Awards for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She also received the Best Book of a Musical Tony Award for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, as well as the Outstanding Book of a Musical Drama Desk Award for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

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