25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Schedule
Fri Mar 15 2024 at 08:00 pm to Mon Apr 29 2024 at 10:00 pm
Location
Compass Rose Theater | Annapolis, MD
This Tony Award-winning comedic musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School (PG-13). This fast-paced hilarious musical is being presented by the award-winning Compass Rose Theater in Annapolis directed by Tommy Malek and musical directed by Rachel Sandler.
March 15 - April 28
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words hoping never to hear the soul-crushing pout-inducing life-un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Audience participation and the possibility of some notable familiar faces make every performance a uniquely entertaining experience!
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences nationwide with its effortless wit and humor. music and lyrics by William Finn with a book by Rachel Sheinkin conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss. This musical is rated PG-13 and is a satire of stereotypes. There is a song about puberty and other young adult-themed jokes throughout.
Where is it happening?
Compass Rose Theater, 801 Chase St, Annapolis, United StatesUSD 45.00 to USD 55.00