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 |