THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater

April 29 – May 27, 2023

Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with Additional Material by Jay Reiss

Producer: James Huffman

Directors: Russell Malang  and Bob Fetes

Choreographer: Bethanie Lyon

Musical Director: Matt Koutroulis

DESCRIPTION OF SHOW:

This is JD Theatricals Production produced in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

This heartfelt musical comedy follows an eclectic group of  “tweens” who compete for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, they spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Eight spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:

CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

• Friday, April 28, 8pm – $10 Price Preview
• Saturday, April 29, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
• Sunday, April 30, 2pm – Added Show!
• Friday, May 5, 8pm
• Saturday, May 6, 8pm
• Sunday, May 7, 2pm
• Friday, May 12, 8pm
• Saturday, May 13, 8pm
• Sunday, May 14, 2pm
• Friday, May 19, 8pm
• Saturday, May 20, 8pm
• Sunday, May 21, 2pm
• Friday, May 26, 8pm
• Saturday, May 27, 8pm – Closing Night

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.

COVID Patron Safety Protocol

• Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
• Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
• Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one