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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee poster
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2 – 11 July 2026Musical

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Welcome to “The Bee!” A hilarious take on the high-octane pressure of competitive spelling.

Six “tween-agers” battle it out for the glorious title of champion or a consolation juice box. Each with their own worries and pressures, they seek comfort amongst the complexities of perfectly arranged letters.

Music and lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin Conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with additional material by Jay Reiss