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Review: PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson on May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage?

Video: 'The I Love You Song' from THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Joshua Wright on Oct 31, 2025

Get a first look at 'The I Love You Song' from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Theatre Under The Stars. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced musical comedy following six quirky kids as they compete for glory in a cutthroat spelling showdown.

Video: Watch 'I Speak Six Languages' from SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Michael Major on Oct 29, 2025

Watch a video of I Speak Six Languages from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Theatre Under The Stars Perfection takes practice — and Marcy Park (Gemini Quintos) makes it look easy.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Armando Urdiales on Oct 27, 2025

Finally, as the theater district is abuzz for the 2025 - 26 season, Theatre Under The Stars brings out not with a bang but with a heartfelt and endearing show: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. With performances from legendary Houston locals and direction from the original Broadway choreographer, Spelling Bee is a smash. 

Video: 'Magic Foot' from the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Theatre Under The Stars
by Allison Henry on Oct 22, 2025

Watch the cast perform 'My Magic Froot' from Theatre Under The Stars' all-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The production will run October 21 – November 2.

Video: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under the Stars
by Stephi Wild on Oct 21, 2025

A new video has been released, featuring clips from Theatre Under The Stars' all-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Check out the video here!

Kevin Cahoon and More to Star in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at TUTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz on Sep 9, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars will present all-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creatives Set for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Penfold Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz on Aug 13, 2025

Penfold Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creatives for the musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with music and lyrics by William Finn and a Tony Award- winning book by Rachel Sheinkin. Learn more!

Cast Set for SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Rose Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz on May 20, 2025

Something Rotten! is coming to the Rose Center Theater, and the cast is officially set! See who is starring and learn more about the production this summer here!

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Teases NYC Return
by Michael Major on May 13, 2025

Is the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee returning to New York City? A mysterious new website and social media account are teasing a potential new production of thr Tony-winning musical.

Photos: First look at Worthington Community Theatre’s THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Jerri Shafer on Apr 24, 2025

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows an unusual group of kids as they nervously make their way through a local spelling bee. While candidly revealing hilarious and heartfelt anecdotes from their home lives, these kids spell their way through a series of increasingly difficult words.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Play at Clague Playhouse
by Emmy Rice on Apr 19, 2025

Clague Playhouse will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with Additional Material by Jay Reiss, Music and Lyrics by William Finn, and Book by Rachel Sheinkin.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at The Link Theatre Company
by Theresa Bertram on Mar 31, 2025

Arkansas’ newest professional theatre. The Link Theatre Company, is blossoming in Northeast Arkansas, and it’s well worth the drive. Founded by Broadway couple Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers, I had the pleasure of seeing a very entertaining production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Sunday, March 16, at The Fowler Center on the Arkansas State University Fowler Center.

Review: SPELLING BEE at Phamaly Theatre Company is P-e-r-f-e-c-t - Perfect!
by Jon Bee on Mar 30, 2025

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

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel on Mar 20, 2025

The newest production at the Copley Theatre in Aurora is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It’s the story of “12” year olds competing in a spelling bee. Under the direction of Jeff Award-winning Stephen Schellhardt and a set designed by Lauren M. Nichols showcasing a gymnasium, this group of actors brings forth the anxieties, awkwardness, innocence, doubt, fear and ultimately joy of this age group.

Nominees Announced for 2025 OCTG Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi on Mar 7, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, during the OC Theatre Guild's membership meeting, the nominees for the fourth annual OCTG Theatre Awards were officially announced.

OCTG Theatre Awards Unveils List of Nominees
by Stephi Wild on Mar 6, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, during the OC Theatre Guild's membership meeting, the nominees for the fourth annual OCTG Theatre Awards were officially announced. Check out the full list here!

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Will Play at The Link Theatre
by Theresa Bertram on Mar 2, 2025

The Link Theatre will present an incredible ensemble cast filled with talent from NYC and NEA in the upcoming production of The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 

Review: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at 2nd Generation Theatre
by Michael Rabice on Nov 5, 2024

An utterly charming afternoon of fun perfectly sums up THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, now playing at Shea's Smith Theatre. Second Generation Theatre Company has a track record of presenting quality productions in this cozy theatre, and they continue to produce at a very high level

Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Joshua Wright on Oct 18, 2024

Get a first look at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out all-new video of the cast performing selections from the show.