MAY 22 - 31, 2025

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THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Music & Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN
Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN
Conveived by REBECCA FELDMAN

Additional Material by Jay Reiss, Originally Directed by James Lapine

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 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 a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

CREATIVE TEAM

Produced by REGINE LI
Directed by HAILEY HILL
Choreographed by SAMANTHA SENDAS
Music Directed by BEN LEIBOVITZ
Set Coordination by JESSLYN HODGSON
Costume Design by SUE HARRINGTON
Props Design by BARBARA RAND
Lighting Design by LISA CARDINAL
Stage Managed by CHRISTINE GRUENBAUER
Assistant Stage Managed by LAUREN NICOLAAS

BAND:

Keys / Conductor - BEN LEIBOVITZ
Reeds - JENNIFER CAHILL-BEDARD
Synthesizer - REGINE LI
Cello - CAMERON TUBBS
Percussion - HEATHER WILLIAMS

SPONSORS

We are grateful for the support of our sponsor, Sifton Properties Limited!

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