Spring 2019

This production opened on April 26, 2019 and closed on May 5, 2019.

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

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! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation.

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  • Dates & Times

  • April 26, 2019 7:00 pm Captain Isaac Paine Auditorium
  • April 27, 2019 7:00 pm Captain Isaac Paine Auditorium
  • April 28, 2019 2:00 pm Captain Isaac Paine Auditorium
  • May 3, 2019 7:00 pm Captain Isaac Paine Auditorium
  • May 4, 2019 7:00 pm Captain Isaac Paine Auditorium
  • May 5, 2019 2:00 pm Captain Isaac Paine Auditorium