25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The

Author: Rachel Sheinkin 
Premiered: 2004 Work Type: Musical
Composer: William Finn 
Lyricist: William Finn 
Description:

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a Tony Award-winning musical with a book by Rachel Sheinkin, music and lyrics by William Finn, and conceived by Rebecca Feldman, featuring additional material by Jay Reiss. It follows a group of quirky middle schoolers competing in a spelling bee, revealing their humorous and poignant personal stories through song, with adult actors playing the children and audience participation adding to the fun. The show is known for its witty, heartfelt, and comedic tone, celebrating individuality and the bittersweet nature of competition.

All shows for this title:

Long Beach Playhouse (Studio Theatre) 4/29/2023 - 5/27/2023
Camino Real Playhouse 2/14/2025 - 3/3/2025
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