THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
May 25 – June 25, 2023
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Directed by Amina Robinson
F. Otto Haas Stage
Expected Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes with an intermission
Grab a D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y and welcome to Spelling Bee! This heartfelt Tony-Award winning musical follows a group of wonderfully unique and impassioned adolescents as they compete for the bee championship. Featuring a thrilling score by William Finn, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a joyful night of comedy and quirk that celebrates the pursuit of victory and the gift of being true to oneself.
Interested in competing in the Bee? Every performance needs audience volunteers. Here’s everything you need to know to BEE considered:
- For each performance, a few guest spellers are chosen from the audience!
- If you are interested, there is a brief interview. Come to the box office an hour before showtime. You’ll be asked a few questions, and then have time to grab a drink.
- Remember: You must already have a ticket in order to interview.
- We’ll announce the guest spellers at about 30 minutes before showtime.
- If you’re selected, we’ll give you some additional information on your next steps.
Cast
Ronnie Keller (Chip Tolentino)
Helen St. Cyr (Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere)
Garrick Vaughan (Leaf Coneybear)
Steve Pacek (William Barfee)
Hannah Catanoso (Marcy Park)
Jessica Money (Olive Ostrovsky)
Patricia Noonan (Rona Lisa Perretti)
Dave Johnson (Vice Principal Douglas Panch)
Henry Gainza (Mitch Mahoney)
Creative
Director
Amina Robinson
Assistant Director
Matthew Green
Set Designer
Colin McIlvaine
Costume Designer
Ariel Wang
Lighting Designer
Jorge Arroyo
Sound Designer
Elizabeth Atkinson
Music Director/Conductor/Orchestrations
Ryan Touhey
Assistant Music Director
Gina Giachero
Choreographer
Robin Levine
Stage Manager
Alec E. Ferrell
Assistant Stage Manager
Alexander Pierce
Assistant to the Stage Manager
Kaylee McNeil
Performance Schedule
Interested in competing in the Bee? Every performance needs audience volunteers. Show up to the theater 1 hour before showtime and ask the Box Office for instructions!
Week of 5/22
Thursday, May 25, 2023, 7:00 PM
Preview
Friday, May 26, 2023, 8:00 PM
Preview
Saturday, May 27, 2023, 8:00 PM
Preview
Sunday, May 28, 2023, 2:00 PM
Preview
Week of 5/29
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 7:00 PM
Preview
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 7:00 PM
Opening Night -Sold Out
Thursday, June 1, 2023, 7:00 PM
Friday, June 2, 2023, 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 4, 2023, 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 4, 2023, 7:00 PM
Week of 6/5
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 2:00 PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 6:30 PM
Thursday., June 8, 2023, 7:00 PM
Young Friends Night! Use code: YFARDEN for $30 tickets (Arden Young Friends is designed for audience members 40 and under, and includes a pre-show networking event!)
Friday, June 9, 2023, 8:00 PM
Audio Descrip/Caption
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2:00 PM
Audio Descrip/Caption
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 11, 2023, 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 11, 2023, 7:00 PM
Week of 6/12
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 2:00 PM
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 6:30 PM
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 7:00 PM
Friday, June 16, 2023, 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 8:00 PM
Sun, June 18, 2023, 2:00 PM
Week of 6/19 – EXTENDED!
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 2:00 PM
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 7:00 PM
Friday, June 23, 2023, 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 25, 2023, 2:00 PM