The award-winning revival of Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn’s musical at New World Stages currently stars Jon Cryer, Laura Marano, Alex Newell, and more.<\/p>\n
It’s going to bee around a little longer: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee<\/a> has extended off Broadway, with tickets now available for performances at New World Stages<\/a> through October 11.<\/p>\n Additionally, comedian Julian Sewell has been announced to replace Kevin McHale<\/a> in the role of William Barf\u00e9e starting August 18. As previously announced, McHale departs August 16 to star in The Rocky Horror Show<\/a>.<\/p>\n The current Spelling Bee cast also includes Jon Cryer<\/a> as Vice Principal Douglas Panch, Alex Newell<\/a> as Rona Lisa Peretti (starting August 7) Laura Marano<\/a> as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, Jasmine Amy Rogers<\/a> as Olive Ostrovsky (through August 9, followed by Nina White<\/a>), Matt Manuel<\/a> as Mitch Mahoney, Philippe Arroyo<\/a> as Chip Tolentino, Leana Rae Concepcion<\/a> as Marcy Park, Fernell Hogan<\/a> as Leaf Coneybear.<\/p>\n The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee centers on a spelling contest featuring six charmingly quirky students and run by three equally odd adults. The current revival of Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn’s interactive<\/a> musical celebrates its 20th anniversary. It received widespread critical acclaim<\/a> and won the 2026 Lucille Lortel, Off-Broadway Alliance, and Dorian Theater awards for Outstanding Revival.<\/p>\n