The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Sep, 12 - 14 & Sep, 19 - 21Music and Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN
Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN
Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN
Additional Material by JAY REISS
Originally Directed on Broadway by JAMES LAPINE
Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre
Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything.
A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. 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.
This production is recommended for audiences ages 13 and above.
Running Time: approximately 2 hours including intermission.
Tickets & Times
| Fri 12 Sep | 7:30 pm | Booking Soon | ||
| Sat 13 Sep | 7:30 pm | Booking Soon | ||
| Sun 14 Sep | 2 pm | Booking Soon | ||
| Fri 19 Sep | 7:30 pm | Booking Soon | ||
| Sat 20 Sep | 7:30 pm | Booking Soon | ||
| Sun 21 Sep | 2 pm | Booking Soon |
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