The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't everything.

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.

A riotous ride complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is delightful den of comedic genius. The small cast and unit set make this a perfect option for high schools or community theatres. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite.

Concert Selections for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Amateur
£60.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £30.00 per performance per song
Extra months are £15.00 per month per song

Professional
£125.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £62.50 per performance per song
Extra months are £31.25 per performance per song

Pricing is for individual songs only. Pricing for orchestral suites and other items is available by contacting us directly.

  • First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    William Finn
    Lyrics by
    William Finn
    Orchestrated by
    Michael Starobin
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 Voices (Typically 2 Female, 1 Male)
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    5 min 57 sec
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE   4
    REED: Oboe   1
    Alto Saxophone   1
    CELLO   1
    SYNTHESIZER   1
    PERCUSSION: Dumbek, Tabla, Vibraphone, Cymbal, Finger Cymbal, Glockenspiel, Drum Set, Timpani   1

Resources

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Transpositions On Demand

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