{"id":122410,"date":"2026-02-04T08:43:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/122410\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T08:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:43:18","slug":"the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-extends-off-broadway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/122410\/","title":{"rendered":"THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Off-Broadway"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee<\/a> has been extended for a second time! The limited Off-Broadway engagement at New World Stages will now play through Sunday, September 6, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Currently starring in the cast are Grammy Nominee & SAG Award winner Kevin McHale<\/a>, in his New York stage debut as William Barf\u00e9e, Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers<\/a> as Olive Ostrovsky, Grammy & Tony Award Nominee Justin Cooley<\/a> as Leaf Coneybear, Philippe Arroyo<\/a> as Chip Tolentino, Autumn Best<\/a> as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, Leana Rae Concepcion<\/a> as Marcy Park, Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper<\/a> as Rona Lisa Peretti<\/a> Jason Kravits<\/a> as Vice Principal Douglas Panch, and Matt Manuel<\/a> as Mitch Mahoney. Rounding out the cast as understudies are Brandon L. Armstrong<\/a>, Jahbril Cook<\/a>, Emily Nicole Rudolph<\/a>, and Cecilia Snow<\/a>. See what the critics have said about the production HERE<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Rachel Sheinkin<\/a> and a vibrant score by Tony Award winner William Finn<\/a>, this new production of the musical is directed & choreographed by Danny Mefford<\/a>. The limited engagement previously extended through April 12.

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\nThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee<\/a> 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\u2026along with a dash of riotous audience participation.\u00a0

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\nSix spellers enter, but only one can win The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee<\/a>! This charmingly witty and touching musical has entertained audiences across the world since its Tony\u2013winning 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.\u00a0

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