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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Reviews

William Finn & Rachel Sheinkin’s landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy returns to the New York stage.

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4.6
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So close to 5 ⭐️
"I enjoyed the show. The actors were all excellent and the orchestra was superb! I liked being able to see the orchestra from my seat. The way the audience was included in the show was creative and entertaining. I enjoyed all the musical pieces but was turned off by the graphic nature of William’s song. It went from funny, like the rest of the show, to gross and over the top and kind of tainted the rest of the show for me from that point. Also, I probably would have enjoyed the show better without the political statements thrown in. It went from really great entertainment to petty jabs which was disappointing. The music, acting, set, and costumes were top notch. The negative things mentioned just ruined it a little for me. "
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Daphne M from Maben on Jun 22, 2026
Quirky and funny
"I liked the humor and audience participation. Some of the songs were great. The theater is very small and it felt more like a community theater than a Broadway show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 8, 2026
Entertaining from start to finish. I found it amusing.
"I liked the acting and the voices of all of the characters. I guess that I found the musical to be in some respects "silly," however, it did include some serious moments."
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Renee W from Elmont on Dec 18, 2025
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"It hasn’t aged well."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 19, 2026

About The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Six spellers enter, but only one can win The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This charmingly witty and touching musical has entertained audiences across the world since its Tony–winning Broadway debut in 2005. It now returns to New York in a special 20th Anniversary production that celebrates the singular heart, humor, and verve that cemented its place in the musical theater canon. 

 

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