The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tickets
About The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
How do you spell H-I-T M-U-S-I-C-A-L? The Tony Award-winning show The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is back for its 20th anniversary with an all-star lineup of students and moderators, including Tony Award winner Alex Newell, who will join the cast for a limited engagement from August 7 through September 6!
And did we mention you can "bee" part of the show, too? Get there early and sign up for a chance to put your spelling skills to the test. (And even your dance skills, if you make it far enough in the competition.) But whether from the stage or the audience, you'll see charmingly quirky characters do more than compete: they connect, fall in love, and deal with all the issues of growing up. It's all spelled out by the late William Finn's score of songs both funny ("My Unfortunate Erection") and moving ("The I Love You Song") that have become beloved musical theatre fixtures.
Among heartfelt, hilarious, and interactive theatre, this one can't "bee" beat — get Spelling Bee tickets now.
Run time
1hr 45min.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 13+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
Start date
November 7th, 2025
End date
October 11th, 2026
“Hilarious, heartfelt fun with unforgettable audience participation”
A Spelling Bee Bursting With Heart and Humor
Audiences are overwhelmingly charmed by this revival, praising its perfect blend of nonstop laughs and surprisingly touching moments. The talented ensemble earns constant raves for their comedic timin...
What It Feels Like
- Pure joy
- Nostalgic warmth
- Laugh-out-loud funny
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy interactive theater with audience participation
- You appreciate quirky characters with heartfelt backstories
- You want a lighthearted escape that still packs emotional punch
I really enjoyed my time at new world stages. It was a perfect size theater that everyone had a good view of the show.
Really funny, love how different it can be each show with the different guest spellers, the cast were so talented. Although the show has a lot of comedy, there were a bunch of impactful and emotional moments.
Amazing show. Saw the final performance at New Worlds Stage and it was a great time.
Stars on stage
Jon Cryer
Laurie Hernandez
Ali Stroker
Julian Sewell
Nina White
Philippe Arroyo
Leana Rae Concepcion
Fernell Hogan
Matt Manuel
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee cast and creative team
By: Rachel Sheinkin
Songs by: William Finn
Director: Danny Mefford
Choreography: Danny Mefford
Cast list: Jon Cryer (as Vice Principal Douglas Panch), Ali Stroker (as Rona Lisa Peretti), Laurie Hernandez (as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre), Philippe Arroyo (as Chip Tolentino), Leana Rae Concepcion (as Marcy Park), Fernell Hogan (as Leaf Coneybear), Julian Sewell (as William Barfée), Nina White (as Olive Ostrovsky), Matt Manuel (as Mitch Mahoney)
Sets: Teresa L. Williams
Costumes: Emily Rebholz
Lighting: David Weiner
Sound: Haley Parcher
Other info: Music supervision by Carmel Dean
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
More information about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's winning, high-energy musical has been staged all over the country. Now, it returns to New York on the 20th anniversary of its Broadway bow. That premiere was an auspicious one, making stars of original cast members Celia Keenan-Bolger and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The theatre legend James Lapine directed. Rachel Sheinkin won a Tony Award for her smart, engaging, and hilarious book.
The team behind this revival includes Danny Mefford (director and choreographer), Emily Rebholz (costume designer), David Weiner (lighting designer), Haley Parcher (sound designer), and Teresa L. Williams (scenic designer).
What to watch for
- Part of the charm of this musical is that the audience plays a role: select volunteers compete in the on stage spelling bee.
- Theatre stars like Josh Gad, Rory O'Malley, James Monroe Iglehart, and Jennifer Simard all stepped into the original Broadway run.
- Some popular songs from the show include "Pandemonium" and "Woe is Me."
- The original run was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.
Additional Information
- Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
- No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
- All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.
- The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.
