The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Tickets

Philippe Arroyo is a proud alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University, who is thrilled to return to the Bee!! Broadway/Theatre credits include: & Juliet (Francois Dubois), Kennedy Center’s 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip), Disney’s Aladdin National Tour (Omar), The York Theatre’s Penelope (Telemachus), Joe Iconis’ Punk Rock Girl (Dudley), The Karate Kid Musical (Freddie), Into the Woods First National Tour (Jack), Pittsburgh Public Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), TUTS' In the Heights (Sonny). TV credits: Uncoupled on Netflix, Evil on CBS, Helpsters on Apple Plus, and Truth Slash Fiction!

Leana Rae Concepcion was an original cast member of the Tony Award winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway, Off-Broadway & will appear in the upcoming film. Her other credits include the Kennedy Center production of Spelling Bee, Joanne in Rent at the Paper Mill Playhouse, and Katie in the world premiere of Rattlesnake Kate at DCPA.

Although widely known for film and television such as his Emmy-winning turn on Two and a Half Men and 80’s classic Pretty in Pink, Jon Cryer started his career on Broadway in Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song Trilogy. He has since gone on to appear on stage in Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs, the Los Angeles premiere of Howard Korder’s Boys’ Life, the New York Premiere of Jules Feiffer’s Carnal Knowledge and the London, New York, and Los Angeles productions of David Baird’s 900 Oneonta. His most recent foray was opposite Neil Patrick Harris, Stephen Colbert and Patti Lupone in Stephen Sondheim’s Company at Lincoln Center.

Nina White did a book report on Kristin Chenoweth’s memoir in sixth grade. Thank you Lindsey, Stephen, Michael, MMC, Lauren, Cree, Kristin, Bill, and Greg for your artistry and your trust. Broadway: Kimberly Akimbo. Film/TV: A Different Man (A24), Long Bright River (Peacock). UMich grad. Thank you Nicolosi! So much love to my family, my friends, and my Gian. For Rikki. 

Ali Stroker is a Tony and Drama Desk Award winner for her role as Ado Annie in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West’s acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening and the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony. Off-Broadway: Richard III (Shakespeare in the Park). Film: Office Romance (Netflix),  Christmas Ever After (Lifetime). TV: Echoes (Netflix), Ozark (Netflix), Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), etc. Ali co-wrote the novel, The Chance to Fly and its sequel, Cut Loose!; and she wrote the children's book, Ali and the Sea Stars.

Justin Cooley was nominated for Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lortel and Antony awards and received an ABA Clarence Derwent Award, a Theatre World Award and the Clive Barnes Award in recognition of his performance as Seth in the original Broadway company of Kimberly Akimbo. He is stoked to be hitting the stage again in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Laurie Hernandez is an Olympic gold and silver medalist, two-time New York Times bestselling author, broadcaster, and performer. She first captured international attention at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games as a member of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team, where her athletic excellence and charisma made her a fan favorite. She later won the Mirrorball Trophy on Dancing with the Stars Season 23. Laurie is the author of I Got This: To Gold and Beyond and her children’s illustrated book She’s Got This, both New York Times bestsellers that center on confidence, resilience, and self-belief. In recognition of her impact and Latina heritage, Mattel honored her with a Laurie Hernandez “Shero” Barbie. A second-generation American with Puerto Rican roots, she made history as the first U.S.-born Latina to join the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team since 1984. In addition to her athletic and literary achievements, Laurie has become a respected gymnastics analyst for NBC, providing commentary for the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Her live coverage from Paris earned widespread praise from viewers and the entertainment community alike. Laurie is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied drama with a minor in creative writing. She made her Broadway debut this spring in & Juliet and is currently developing scripts for a television short series. A national speaker and passionate advocate for mental health and children’s rights, Laurie was named a UNICEF USA Ambassador in 2023.

Broadway: Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations (David Ruffin). National Tours: Girl from the North Country (Joe Scott), Motown the Musical (Marvin Gaye), May We All (Joe). TV: Only Murders in the Building. Grateful to family and friends for their endless love and support. This performance is dedicated to the memory of dear friend and fellow artist Kaleb Kreidler, whose light and laughter continue to inspire every step I take on stage.

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