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 |
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9 to 5: The Musical
Lakewood Theatre Company (4/26 - 6/9)
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The Drag
Twilight Theater Company (9/6 - 9/22) | |
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MUSIC ON FIRE: Beethoven, Brahms & Fagerlund
Reed College, Kaul Auditorium (6/13 - 7/13) | |
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INCANDESCENCE: Blazing Works by Joan Tower, Bartók & the “Kreutzer”
PSU, College of the Arts, Lincoln Performance Hall (7/14 - 7/14) | |
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FREE Young Artist Institute Solo Showcase #2
The Old Church (6/28 - 6/28) | |
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Percussion Masterclass with Sandbox Percussion
PSU, College of the Arts, Lincoln Performance Hall (7/15 - 7/15) | |
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FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT with Columbia River Brass Quintet
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra/CMNW (7/26 - 7/26) | |
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NEW@NIGHT: Elemental Keyboards
The Old Church (7/17 - 7/17) | |
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