Beginning September 7, Tony Award-winning sensation, Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!, “Glee”) will play Rona Lisa Peretti, and Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez will play Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre. Tony Award winner Alex Newell (Shucked, “Glee”) and TV star Laura Marano (Disney’s “Austin & Ally,” Netflix’s The Perfect Date) play their final performances on … Continue reading Ali Stroker and Laurie Hernandez to join the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Kevin McHale (“Glee”), who made his New York stage debut as William Barfée, will play his final performance on August 16. The new magically metatarsal-ed speller will be announced shortly. The first ever major revival of Spelling Bee enjoys an exciting summer casting carousel this … Continue reading Kevin McHale to play his final performance in Spellin Bee on August 16

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will now play through Sunday, September 6, 2026. Currently starring in the cast are Grammy Nominee & SAG Award winner Kevin McHale (“Glee”), in his New York stage debut as William Barfée, Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers (BOOP!) as Olive … Continue reading The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Extends Through September 2026

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will extend through April 12, 2026, due to popular demand. The production opens tonight, Monday, November 17, at New World Stages, and celebrated with a gala on Sunday, November 16. The buzzy swarm of stars in the show … Continue reading The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Extends Through April 2026

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of William Finn & Rachel Sheinkin’s landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will return to the New York stage this fall. Directed & choreographed by Danny Mefford (Kimberly Akimbo, Dear Evan Hansen), the musical will be … Continue reading The 25TH Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee to return to New-York this fall