Disney Channel's Laura Marano to Make NY Stage Debut in Spelling Bee

Laura Marano, known for Disney Channel’s Austin and Ally, will make her New York stage debut in the award-winning production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre on June 24.

Original cast member Autumn Best, who departs for a new project soon to be announced, will play her final performance in the role on June 22.

The producers have also announced new digital lottery and digital rush policies for the award-winning production. Click here for more information.

The cast also currently features Jon Cryer as Vice Principal Douglas Panch, Kevin McHale as William Barfée, Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers as Olive Ostrovsky, Tony Award nominee Justin Cooley as Leaf Coneybear, Philippe Arroyo as Chip Tolentino, Leana Rae Concepcion as Marcy Park, Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper as Rona Lisa Peretti, and Matt Manuel as Mitch Mahoney. Rounding out the cast as understudies are Brandon L. Armstrong, Jahbril Cook, DeMarius Copes, Vanessa Magula, Emily Nicole Rudolph, and Cecilia Snow.

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss, Spelling Bee features a Tony Award-winning book by Rachel Sheinkin and a by Tony Award winner William Finn. This new 20th anniversary production is directed and choreographed by Danny Mefford.