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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Shows > The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Jul 4 - Aug 2, 2026
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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The Tony Award–winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious celebration of words, competition, and growing up. In the high-stakes world of a spelling bee, six awkward adolescent champions face off as emotions run from A to Z. With each word spelled, the pressure rises and more than a trophy is on the line. Packed with clever wordplay, infectious songs, and laugh-out-loud humour, this fast-paced musical races to the finish with heart and charm. Six competitors enter but only one can be crowned champion of the bee.

Venue and Guidelines

SHOCTOR
THEATRE
EVENING SHOWS:
MATINEES:
RUNTIME:
7:30 PM
1:30 PM
125 minutes
Seating Map | Directions
Act I: 60 min
Intermission: 20 min
Act II: 45 min
Age Recommendation*: 12+

+ CONTENT ADVISORY*

  • Not recommended for younger children
  • Mild coarse language
  • Mature content (sexual innuendo, discussion of puberty/body changes, family issues, anxiety, personal struggles)
  • Mild religious satire
  • Theatrical effects (including theatrical haze, flashing lights, strobe effects)
  • Parental guidance is advised
*Age recommendations and content advisories have been thoughtfully prepared by Citadel Theatre staff. However, we understand that individuals may engage with content in different ways. We encourage patrons to consider their own comfort levels, as well as the suitability for any accompanying youth, before attending.
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Production Info

Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book By Rachel Sheinken
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Directed by Mieko Ouchi

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with the Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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