The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Winter Partnership Musical with Near West Theatre
Jenn Hemphill, Director
Richard Biever, Music Director
Greg Daniels, Choreographer
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
"Though in school we seem strange, At the bee we seem better."
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is a delightful mix of comedy and heart.
It's about six mid-pubescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly sharing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, they spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life-unaffirming "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!
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is not just a show; it's an experience with complete audience participation. It's simply H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S!
Performance Schedule
Thursday-Saturday, January 22-24, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, January 24-25, 2 p.m.
"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 www.mtishows.com.
Run Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission
This show is recommended for ages 13 and up. It contains mild language, sexually suggestive humor and references to sensitive topics like family issues and anxiety. Parental discretion is advised for younger audiences.