The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tickets

Get The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tickets on New York Theatre Guide to see the first New York production of this beloved musical. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee off Broadway comes to New World Stages hot off of its celebrated run at the Kennedy Center in an acclaimed production directed by Danny Mefford.

This Tony Award winner is a J-O-Y: following a gaggle of awkward teens trying to spell their way to the top, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee musical runs for a limited time only this fall and winter. With a quirky and warm score and a hilarious plot, ...Spelling Bee made a splash on Broadway in 2005; now, it comes back to New York to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The fresh production promises to be a winner whether you saw the original or are experiencing it for the first time.

That original production, directed by James Lapine, made stars out of actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) and Celia Keenan-Bolger (To Kill a Mockingbird). The delectable score by the late, great William Finn (Falsettos) features humdingers like "I Speak Six Languages," "Pandemonium," and "The I Love You Song," and Rachel Sheinkin won a Tony Award for her delightful book.

With a cast of colorful characters, including wise students and not-so-wise adults, the musical is a charmer thanks to its inventive structure: the audience plays an active role in the action. For each show, audience participants are chosen to compete alongside the actors, adding an improvisational element to the show, which makes no two the same. Earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical, ...Spelling Bee has been performed in gymnasiums, community theaters, and schools alike. Now, it's back in the Big Apple, or as it's also spelled, N-Y-C.

Additional Information

• Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
  
• No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
  
• All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.
  
• The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.