Music and Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin Conceived by Rebecca Feldman Directed by Bev Redman Music Direction by Holly Knott “May I have the definition?” This Tony-winning musical is a hilarious tale of overachiever angst, chronicling the epic experience of six adolescent underdogs vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. It’s an unlikely hit about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of competitive outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can both stand out and fit in at the same time. Be prepared for audience participation and plenty of laughs! Rated PG-13.
Tony Awards and Nominations for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Musical |
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