25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has won the hearts of theatergoers across the country with its mix of wit, wills, and audience participation. Join this group of unique and dedicated students as they compete for the spelling bee championship that celebrates the pursuit of the ultimate prize while finding the joy of being oneself.

Show Run Dates: March 7 – March 31, 2024*

*The Saturday night performances on March 23 and 30 are the ADULT version of THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE and recommended for ages 18 years and older. These performances are for mature audiences and will contain adult language and definitions of  spelling-contest words that people may find rude, filthy or even shocking!

Join musical theater historian Tom Shea, author of Broadway’s Most Wanted, in our post-show talks exploring the behind-the-scenes history of THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, immediately following the Sunday, March 10 at 2PM and Sunday March 17 at 2PM performances.

JOIN THE SPELLING BEE

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has won the hearts of theatergoers across the country with its mix of wit, wills, and audience participation. Yes, audience participation!

Before every performance, ticket holders may visit the Putnam County Spelling Bee table in the lobby to complete a quick questionnaire to see if you qualify to join that day’s spelling bee! Do you think you can take on the likes of  Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre or William Barfée? Are you aspiring to be the next Dev Shah, the 2023 Squibbs Spelling Bee champ? We look forward to seeing you at the North Shore Center and maybe – on stage!