The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced and funny D-E-L-I-G-H-T. As six wonderfully unique and impassioned contestants vie for the championship by spelling their way through vexing vocabulary, hilarious and poignant personal stories unfold…along with a dash of riotous audience participation. Declared by The New York Times as an “irresistible musical” that is “refreshingly handcrafted, effortlessly endearing, and riotously funny,” The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee delivers an unforgettable experience that is sure to leave audiences spellbound.

Six spellers enter, but only one can win The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This charmingly witty and touching musical has entertained audiences across the world since its Tony–winning Broadway debut in 2005. It now returns to New York in a special 20^th Anniversary production that celebrates the singular heart, humor, and verve that cemented its place in the musical theater canon.

Lilli Cooper’s final performance as Rona Lisa Peretti will be on August 6. Tony Award winner Alex Newell will join the cast for four weeks only beginning August 7 at New World Stages.

Original cast member Jasmine Amy Rogers will remain in the show through August 9. Rogers will also take a leave of absence beginning June 11 and returning on July 9. Nina White will join the cast as Olive Ostrovsky beginning August 10.

Justin Cooley will take a leave of absence starting on June 24 and will return on July 22.