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Disney Channel's Laura Marano to Join THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

Television star and singer/songwriter Laura Marano will make her New York stage debut as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway.

Video: Scripps National Spelling Bee Winner Makes Guest Appearance in SPELLING BEE Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner, Shrey Parikh, put his spelling skills to the test as one of the guest spellers in the award-winning revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Check out video here!

Photos: First Look at Jon Cryer in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2026

There's a new VP at the bee! Emmy Award-winning comedic legend Jon Cryer just joined the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Douglas Panch. Check out an exclusive first look at him in action here!

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Cancels Thursday Night Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

The Off=Broadway production of The 25th Annual County Spelling Bee has announced the cancellation of tonight's performance due to illness. The production shared the news on a social post earlier this evening.

Jon Cryer Joins Spelling Bee at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Jon Cryer steps into The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Douglas Panch starting May 11 at New World Stages.

Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - May 4, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here!

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.

Review: HAMILTON at Kennedy Center Opera House
by Mary Lincer - Aug 8, 2022

What did our critic think of HAMILTON at Kennedy Center Opera House? Hamilton, the 11 Tony award-winning musical, has returned to the Kennedy Center Opera House through October 9.

Review: HAMILTON at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Jul 14, 2022

What did our critic think of HAMILTON at Ottawa's National Arts Centre?

WAITRESS Coming To The Shubert New Haven March 4-6
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2022

New Haven's Shubert Theatre celebrates its way-off Broadway beginnings and Women's History Month with Waitress, the hilarious hit Broadway musical lauded for insightful writing, unforgettable music, and the first-ever all-female creative team for a Broadway musical.

BWW Review: The Touring Company of WAITRESS Brought Flavor, Song, and Heart to the BJCC CONCERT HALL
by David Edward Perry - Nov 9, 2021

If you are skilled in the kitchen you know sugar, butter and flour are the holy trinity of baking.  “Waitress” is a moving musical made with a similar simple recipe. Take two people, mix them with love, and let it rise. 

WAITRESS Comes to The Playhouse On Rodney Square Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2021

WAITRESS, the hilarious hit Broadway musical from Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles (Girls5Eva, composer of “Love Song” and “Brave”), is “Opening Up” its 2021/2022 Broadway in Wilmington season.

WAITRESS Announces National Touring Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2021

The diner is “Opening Up” with a full cast for the return of the national tour of WAITRESS, the hilarious hit Broadway musical from Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles (Girls5Eva, composer of “Love Song” and “Brave”), based on Adrienne Shelly's 2007 motion picture.  

Jisel Soleil Ayon Joins WAITRESS Tour as Jenna
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2021

The diner is “Opening Up” with a full cast for the return of the national tour of WAITRESS, the hilarious hit Broadway musical from Grammy® Award-winner Sara Bareilles (Girls5Eva, composer of “Love Song” and “Brave”), based on Adrienne Shelly’s 2007 motion picture.  

WICKED FROZEN Extends Through 2019 at St. Luke's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2018

Producer John Lant is pleased to announce another extension of the Off-Broadway premiere, and newest hit, WICKED FROZEN, the untold parody musical of some magic ice witch princesses (with unexpected emotional bite), as it rocks out until the end of 2018, and is set to continue through the New Year. All Original songs with book and lyrics by Zoe Farmingdale and music and lyrics by Toby Singer. The production is directed and choreographed by Zoe Farmingdale.