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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
First Preview: Nov 7, 2025
Opening Date: Nov 17, 2025
Closing Date: Apr 12, 2026
Running Time: 01:45
Playing @
New World Stages
340 West 50th Street, New York City, NY 10019
Six spellers enter, but only one can win The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This charmingly witty and touching musical has entertained audiences across the world since its Tony-winning Broadway debut in 2005. It now returns to New York in a special 20th Anniversary production that celebrates the singular heart, humor and verve that cemented its place in the musical theater canon.
Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Rachel Sheinkin (Striking 12, Sleeping Beauty Wakes) and a vibrant score by Tony Award winner William Finn (Falsettos, A New Brain), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced and funny D-E-L-I-G-H-T. As six wonderfully unique and impassioned contestants vie for the championship by spelling their way through vexing vocabulary, hilarious and poignant personal stories unfold…along with a dash of riotous audience participation. Declared by The New York Times as an “irresistible musical” that is “refreshingly handcrafted, effortlessly endearing, and riotously funny,” The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee delivers an unforgettable experience that is sure to leave audiences spellbound.
Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Rachel Sheinkin (Striking 12, Sleeping Beauty Wakes) and a vibrant score by Tony Award winner William Finn (Falsettos, A New Brain), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced and funny D-E-L-I-G-H-T. As six wonderfully unique and impassioned contestants vie for the championship by spelling their way through vexing vocabulary, hilarious and poignant personal stories unfold…along with a dash of riotous audience participation. Declared by The New York Times as an “irresistible musical” that is “refreshingly handcrafted, effortlessly endearing, and riotously funny,” The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee delivers an unforgettable experience that is sure to leave audiences spellbound.
Show Notes: No intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Performance Schedule
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Cast
- Jasmine Amy Rogers
- Philippe Arroyo
- Leana Rae Concepcion
- Justin Cooley
- Kevin McHale
- Autumn Best
Music
- William Finn
Book
- Rachel Sheinkin
Director
- Danny Mefford
Choreography
- Danny Mefford
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$58.00 - $194.00
Lottery & Rush
Digital Rush: A limited number of $49 digital rush tickets for each day's performance(s) will be available on rush.telecharge.com beginning at 11am ET. Rush tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket buyers will be limited to two (2) tickets per person. Seating locations and ticket quantities are subject to availability.
Accessibility
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Box Office
Street to Lobby (Box Office): no steps, ground floor. Box Office windows are wheelchair accessible -
Curb Ramps
None available -
Restroom
Men's & Women’s (Orchestra Level-North): multiple stalls & 1 accessible stall, changing table. Men’s & Women’s (Mezzanine Level-South): multiple stalls & 1 accessible stall. Gender Neutral (Orchestra Level-Center): single stall -
Elevator\Escalator
Everything is accessible with escalators and an elevator but the space itself is large, requiring a bit of walking -
Entrance
Complex has a street level entrance, with elevators. The theatres are located underground with three levels: the main floor, the mezzanine level (one floor down), and the orchestra level (another floor down) -
Visual Assistance
Available upon request -
Water Fountain
Outside of restroom Orchestra Level-North. Wheelchair accessible. -
Assisted Listening System
Infrared assisted listening devices and neck induction loop systems (requires t-coil) are available to borrow at the Shubert Audience Services kiosk -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair seating is available -
Parking
Street parking located on 49th & 50th Sts. New World Stages also uses ParkWhiz: https://www.parkwhiz.com/new-world-stages-parking/ -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front of Entrance -
Telephone
None on premises -
Translation
None on premises









