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 a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
Tony Awards and Nominations for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Musical |
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (4/12 - 4/12) | |
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New Jersey Symphony at Ocean County College in Toms River
Ocean County College (6/25 - 6/25) | |
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The Godfather Live in Concert
Count Basie Center for the Arts (8/18 - 8/18) | |
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New Jersey Symphony at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park (6/26 - 6/26) | |
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (5/17 - 5/17) | |
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Amani Tribute to Tony Bennett
Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum (6/15 - 6/15) | |
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