The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee - In Partnership with Baldwin Wallace University | January 22 - January 25, 2026

"Though in school we seem strange, At the bee we seem better."

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful mix of comedy and heart. It's about six mid-pubescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly sharing 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, pout-inducing, life-unaffirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is not just a show; it's an experience with complete audience participation. It's simply H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S!

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

Production Information

Blackbox Production

Run Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission

$20 Standard Ticket Price | Pay What You Choose Options Available

This show is recommended for ages 13 and up. It contains mild language, sexually suggestive humor, and references to sensitive topics like family issues and anxiety. Parental discretion is advised for younger audiences.