The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music & Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
October 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, November 1, 2, 2025
William Inge Memorial Theatre
Who loves brain busters? Vocabulary cards?! And kinetic spellers?!? This Tony Award-winning, coming-of-age musical comedy about disparate young people united by a love of language may lead you on a quest for the title of best speller. As they stand at the microphone with the weight of competition upon them, participants arrive at turning points in their lives. They manage expectations, and some struggle to curb their sass all while dealing with three quirky adults running the bee. The audience is privy to thoughts that float through brains on stage—a patchwork quilt of complex home lives—as mouths utter the letters of strange and exciting words.
Creative Team
Directed by Theresa Buchheister & Katherine Leverenz
Musical Direction by Jeremy Watson
Scenic Design by Katie Cooley
Costume Design by Erin Barnett
Lighting Design by Sean Ingram
Sound Design by Kitty Corum
Stage Management by Jordan Cabuay
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.
Patron Information
- Due to the intimate nature of the Inge Theatre there will be no late seating for this production.
- There is no reserved seating for this production. Patrons who use wheelchairs or need other seating accommodations may contact the box office to make specific arrangements.
- If a performance is sold out, we will start an in-person waiting list one hour before curtain for any seats that become available. Please contact the box office for more information.