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THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
November 20 - December 7, 2014
Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
Tickets at 860-486-2113 or http://www.crt.uconn.edu

It is the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – and six quirky adolescents are competing for the title of champion. A witty, clever and sophisticated story provides an incredibly nuanced and sensitive look at the oddity of competition that is a spelling bee. The Tony Award winner for Best Book, Spelling Bee is a heartwarming, yet eccentric look at the emotional impact of competition. We’re sure that this hilarious musical will cast its spell on Y-O-U.

Photography and Editing by Cindy Recinos