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Broadway Bound Kids Raises Awareness of Youth Anxiety And Depression Through The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2019

Launched in 2004, Broadway Bound Kids has touched the lives of thousands of children; along the way, it's won fans such as John Stamos, the "Hamilton" cast, and multiple Tony award winner Christian Borle, who raves, "Broadway Bound Kids fosters a level of respect, creativity, and support that's like nothing I've ever seen."  

Paige Davis & Ali Stroker Join The Annual Broadway Bee!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2019

Broadway Bound Kids will host the fourth annual Broadway Bee on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7 PM at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street). An adults-only spelling bee, the Broadway Bee features actors from hit Broadway shows competing in a hilarious live event while raising funds to provide performing arts opportunities for NYC youth.

Blackfriars Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 18, 2019

Blackfriars Theatre is proud to announce its much anticipated 70th Anniversary Season. The 2019-2020 Season boasts a wide array of diverse, impactful stories - highlighting everything from the Detroit riots of 1967, to the celestial discoveries made by women at Harvard in the 19th-century. Artistic & Managing Director, Danny Hoskins, has lovingly assembled a season that celebrates the organization's history of artistry in the Rochester community.

11th Hour Theatre Co Will Bring 'Next Step' Concert Series Down The Shore
by Julie Musbach - Jul 26, 2018

11th Hour Theatre Company is bringing its sold-out Next Step Concert Series to the Jersey Shore this summer.  11th Hour is excited to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - In Concert at the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point. The concert runs August 23-26.

MRT Appoints New Director Of Marketing And Communications, David Henderson
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) is pleased to announce that David Henderson, a veteran community engagement, marketing, and communications specialist for the non-profit field, will become the new Director of Marketing and Communications. In this role, which starts June 18, 2018, Henderson will oversee marketing, communications, and public relations for the theatre. He joins MRT's senior leadership team and will work closely with Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas, who started in the fall, and Artistic Director Sean Daniels, beginning his fourth season at MRT.

Photo Flash: Broadway Bound Kids' Third Annual Broadway Bee Spells S-U-C-C-E-S-S
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2018

Broadway Bound Kids' third annual Broadway Bee, which took place on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Le Poisson Rouge, was a major success, raising over $40,000 in funding for performing arts education opportunities for NYC youth. A comedic adult spelling bee, the Broadway Bee, featured actors from hit Broadway shows competing in a hilarious live event. Lee Aaron Rosen from the Tony Award nominated Broadway revival of Angels in America took home the coveted Broadway Bee trophy.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens Tonight At The Ritz Theatre Co.
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2018

The Ritz Theatre Company presents The 25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee beginning this week!

Stars from DEAR EVAN HANSEN, SPONGEBOB, and More Join Broadway Bee
by Julie Musbach - Apr 25, 2018

New spellers have been added to Broadway Bound Kids' third annual Broadway Bee on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7 PM at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street). The comedic spelling bee, Broadway Bee, features actors from hit Broadway shows competing in a hilarious live event, while raising funds to provide a wide range of performing arts education opportunities for NYC youth. Tickets are now available.

Carbonell Winner Takes the Stage in Maplewood Playhouse's Production Of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2018

Maplewood Playhouse closes out their first season with the upbeat and funny musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opening April 20th at the Kelsey Theater. Featuring a cast of award winning local talent and veteran actors who have appeared in productions all across South Florida, this is a show not to be missed.

Paige Davis, Donnie Kehr, Aaron Rosen & More Join The 3rd Annual BROADWAY BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2018

Broadway Bound Kids will host the third annual Broadway Bee on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7 PM at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street). An adults-only spelling bee, Broadway Bee, features actors from hit Broadway shows competing in a hilarious live event while raising funds to provide a wide range of performing arts opportunities for NYC youth. Tickets are now available.

Student-Led Production Of ...SPELLING BEE Comes to The AVO Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2018

While Moonlight Youth Theatre's (MYT) upcoming production of the musical comedy 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' features young talent on stage, behind the scenes, students are also involved backstage in all facets of bringing the show to life. As part of MYT's Theatre Internship program, the reigns of the creative direction of the show are being turned over to students in the program. The show's director, choreographer, design and stage management teams, and all other staff positions are comprised of students. Audiences will get the chance to see the results of the students' work when the show runs for one weekend only at Vista's AVO Playhouse March 23 - 25.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Continues to Delight Audiences
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2018

Actors Theatre of Indiana (ATI) - Carmel Indiana's ONLY professional resident theatre company presents the 2-time Tony Award winner, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on stage through February 18 in The Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Return to Midtown
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017

Producer Thommie Retter (Billy Elliot The Musical) and Director/Choreographer Ann Cooley (Victor/Victoria (Nat.Tour), The Producers (Nat. Tour), The Will Rogers Follies, ) bring together a team of 21 teen actors for a production of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' with additional contributions from writer Anthony Giunta's ('Contest', the movie).

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Return to Midtown
by BroadwayWorld JR - Oct 25, 2017

Producer Thommie Retter (Billy Elliot The Musical) and Director/Choreographer Ann Cooley (Victor/Victoria (Nat.Tour), The Producers (Nat. Tour), The Will Rogers Follies, ) bring together a team of 21 teen actors for a production of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' with additional contributions from writer Anthony Giunta's ('Contest', the movie).

BWW Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE presented by The Charles Seller Foundation
by Gina Zenyuch - Aug 5, 2017

For its 67th year, The Charles Seller Foundation Talent Time Players presented 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' on Thursday night August 3, 2017.

BWW Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Entre'Acte Theatrix
by John Lariviere - Jul 2, 2017

Entre'Acte Theatrix presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The PGA Arts Center. Based upon C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, an original improvisational play created by Rebecca Feldman, the musical was conceived of by Rebecca Feldman, and features music and lyrics by William Finn, a book by Rachel Sheinkin, and additional material by Jay Reiss

Photo Flash: Broadway Bee Scores A Record Breaking Success
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017

Monday night in NYC, at Le Poisson Rouge, Broadway Bound Kids scored an impressive success with their second Broadway Bee competition; hosted by Rebecca Feldman and Jay Reiss, creators of The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee. Check out photos from the event below!

Hart House Theatre Announces its 2017/2018 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2017

Hart House Theatre, the University of Toronto's Performing Arts Leader Since 1919, is proud to announce its 2017/2018 season. This season's line-up is a diverse mix of classical and contemporary work as Hart House Theatre continues its tradition of producing affordable, accessible, high-quality productions for downtown Toronto audiences. The season features a hit rock musical with a cult following, a popular musical that shows us that winning isn't everything, an American classic that warns of the perils of fear mongering, and Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy.

Morgan Spurlock, THE SOPRANOS' Robert Funaro Sign on for 2017 BROADWAY BEE
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2017

The theatre world is abuzz about the Second Annual BROADWAY BEE on Monday, May 8th (at Le Poisson rouge in NYC). The fundraiser pits some of Broadway's brightest against each other in a high-spirited spelling bee, with eleven teams vying for the trophy.

More Guests Announced for 2nd Annual BROADWAY BEE; Tickets on Sale Now!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2017

With just under two weeks until the 2nd annual BROADWAY BEE fundraiser (May 8 at NYC's Le Poisson Rouge), will Broadway's next major competition see Team Beautiful 'The Carole King Musical' take home the trophy for a second year in a row?

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