THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Music and Lyrics by William Finn | Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman | Additional Material by Jay Reiss
MAINSTAGE THEATRE
May 30 – Sept 6
Tickets Start at $28 for adults & $23 for children
WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE BEE!
Six quirky middle-schoolers compete in a high stakes regional spelling bee, each bringing their own hopes, anxieties, and personal baggage to the stage. As the competition unfolds, the students—and even the adults running the event—reveal heartfelt and hilarious glimpses into their lives, confronting themes of belonging, pressure, and validation. With improvisational elements, audience participation, and witty musical numbers, the show transforms a simple spelling bee into celebration of growing up, letting go, and individuality.
Musical, Comedy
Content Advisory
Recommended for ages 10+
Content Information: This production includes some mild language, bawdy humor, and excessive amounts of spandex.
Please see CRT’s complete list of Content Advisories for additional information.
ASL-Interpreted Performances
Saturday, July 12 @ 1pm
During ASL–interpreted performances, American Sign Language interpreters are located near the stage. Patrons using this service will be seated in an area that gives the best sight lines to follow both the interpretation and the action on stage. One signed performance will be offered for each CRT production ______.
Seating in the designated area (denoted by an ear icon) may be purchased online, through boxoffice@creederep.com, or by calling the box office at (719) 658-2540 (voice).