Performing Arts Department Alum Brenna Jones (‘2023) will be returning to campus to direct this lighthearted musical with quick remarks and even quicker definitions.

It’s time for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and six contestants are poised to out-spell the rest. These six adolescents are the brightest and best, and the only thing they fear is the “ding” of the bell…and maybe some other things too. With four audience participant spots to fill, you might even get the chance to prove yourself as Putnam County’s champion speller.

Book by Rachel Sheinkin

Music & Lyrics by William Finn

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

Additional Material by Jay Reiss

Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine

Directed by Brenna Jones (PAD ‘2023)

Musical Direction by Larry Pry

Tickets are FREE to all WashU students with valid ID. To reserve your ticket, please visit the Washington University Box Office or call 314-935-6543. You can also claim a free ticket the night of at the box office window.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com