The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
February 7–23, 2020 | Cabot Theatre
Past Show
Audience Information
Description
A group of quirky, socially awkward over-achievers find joy, heartache, and a purpose as they compete at the regional spelling bee. Winner of two Tony Awards, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee charms audiences with its effortless wit and humor, fast-paced and touching story, and fresh, vibrant score by William Finn (Falsettos, A New Brain). It’s a wildly funny, riotous ride where winning (and losing) isn’t everything.
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, and Second Stage Theatre
Show Runtime: 2 Hours including a 20 minute intermission
Cast & Design Team
CAST
Chip Tolentino - Yando Lopez*
Logainne SchwartzandGrubenierre - Kaylee Annable
Leaf Coneybear - Ryan Stajmiger
William Barfèe - James Carrington
Marcy Park - Kendyl Ito*
Olive Ostrovsky - Amanda Rodriguez
Rona Lisa Peretti - Samantha Sostarich
Douglas Panch - Robby McGhee
Mitch Mahoney - Shawn Holmes
*Denotes member of Actors' Equity Association
CREATIVE TEAM
Director - Brian Cowing
Music Director - David Bonofiglio
Scenic Designer - Julia Welch
Costume Designer - Alexae Visel
Lighting Designer - Jamie Roderick
Sound Designer - Tye Hunt Fitzgerald
Stage Manager - Allyson Schiller*
*Appearing through an agreement between Skylight Music Theatre and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Reviews
Skylight Music Theatre turns 'Spelling Bee' into a day of laughter - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Skylight’s ‘Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Gets an A! - Shepherd Express
Sunny & Funny 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Skylight Music Theatre - BroadwayWorld
Skylight's "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is a D-E-L-I-G-H-T - OnMilwaukee
Real characters dot ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ - The Waukesha Freeman
News & Media
- REVIEW: Real characters dot ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ - The Waukesha Freeman
- Skylight Theater puts on '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' - WISN 12 News
- Tony-award winning 'Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Skylight Theatre - WISN 12 News
- REVIEW: Skylight's "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is a D-E-L-I-G-H-T - OnMilwaukee
- REVIEW: Sunny & Funny 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Skylight Music Theatre - BroadwayWorld
- REVIEW: Skylight’s ‘Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Gets an A! - Shepherd Express
- REVIEW: Skylight Music Theatre turns 'Spelling Bee' into a day of laughter - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' Promo Video
- 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' Performing Arts Weekly - Shepherd Express
- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Sneak Peek on WTMJ4 Morning Blend
- Cast, Creative Team Announced for Tony Award-Winning Musical 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'