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. An eclectic group of tweens vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the students 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. Multiple spellers will enter, but only one will leave a champion.
Special immersive seating available for Once!
Audition & Enrollment Dates:
Returning Student Enrollment:
Opens November 2026 (date TBD)
New Student Auditions:
Opens November 2026 (date TBD)
Schedule – section 1 (grades 8-11):
Rehearsal Dates: Mon. Feb. 1 – April 16 (No rehearsal Sun. April 18) *NOTE: There will be a rehearsal on SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 9am-1pm
Rehearses: Mondays & Fridays 6-8pm, Sundays 2pm-6pm
Mandatory Tech week: April 19-23, 4:30-9pm
Performances: Saturday, April 24, 1pm & 6pm; Sunday, April 25, 12pm & 5pm
Schedule – section 2 (grades 9-12):
Rehearsal Dates: Tues. Feb. 9 – April 22 (No rehearsal Sun. April 25) *NOTE: There will be a rehearsal on SATURDAY, APRIL 24. 9am-1pm
Rehearses: Tuesday & Thursdays 6-8pm, Sundays 10am-2pm
Mandatory Tech week: April 26-30, 4:30-9pm
Performances: Saturday, May 1, 1pm & 6pm; Sunday, May 2, 12pm & 5pm
