The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rachel Sheinkin
Additional material by Jay Reiss
Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine

Directed by Steve Braddock
Choreographed by Terri Vaughan
Music Direction by Dr. Bridget Moriarty

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, and recently revived in New York, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is the hilarious tale of six prepubescent, misfit contestants, vying for the championship of a lifetime, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves. Featuring an appealing cast of lovable characters, a comic yet touching book and an upbeat and sparkling score, the play captures the agony, ecstasy and heartache that make growing up so excruciatingly wonderful.

Content warning: Spelling Bee includes mild language, sexually suggestive humor, and references to sensitive topics like family issues and anxiety. Parental discretion is advised for younger audiences.

Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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