Six spellers compete, but only one will emerge victorious in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Garden Theater in Columbus! Short North Stage brings this Tony Award winning musical comedy to life with a dynamic cast and sharp comedic timing. Follow six delightfully quirky middle schoolers as they tackle impossible words, unexpected audience participation, and hilariously heartfelt personal stories. Packed with wit, warmth, and nonstop laughs, Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd-pleaser you will not want to miss this season.

Winning Isn't Always Everything

Six spellers compete, but only one will emerge victorious in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This endearing and cleverly humorous musical has captivated audiences since its Tony Awardwinning debut. The show follows six quirky middle schoolers as they battle it out for the championship, navigating tricky words while revealing their hilarious and heartwarming personal tales. A whirlwind of laughter and emotion, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced and thoroughly entertaining experience! Catch your local production of 'Spelling Bee as it heads to a C-I-T-Y near you!

About Spelling Bee

Originally conceived in the early 2000s as a non-musical play by Rebecca Feldman, 'Spelling Bee was developed and workshopped into a full blown musical, which premiered off-Broadway in 2005 to great success. Its transfer to Broadway at The Circle in the Square Theatre later that year was equally well received, winning two Tony Awards. 

With music and lyrics by William Finn Bee is packed with lyrical playfulness and hilariously typical teenage humour.