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MUSICAL: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”- March 20-23

MUSICAL: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”- March 20-23
March 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and enjoy this fun musical comedy, produced by the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Production Arts Department. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Music & Lyrics by William Finn, Book By Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman , Additional Material by Jay Reiss, Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine, will open in the school’s main stage theater on March 20, 2025. Showtimes include: March 20, 21, 22 at 7pm and March 23 at 2pm. Tickets are $17 adult, $12 student/child and are available in advance at CharterArts.org.. The story follows a group of middle school students compete in the title championship, spelling their way through outrageously complex vocabulary while coming to terms with the stress of competition and their own personal challenges. In the end, even the most desperate kids are comforted by the possibility of finding a friend who shares in both the pressure and love of competitive spelling. This production features an exceptional ensemble cast and is directed by Diane Wagner with music direction by Erica Dickson, technical direction by Ellen Schmoyer and choreography by Anelise Rodriguez. The pit orchestra is conducted by Thomas Maher. The production is produced by Brett Mathews with sound design by Carlo Acerra and costume design by Amy Handkammer. The assistant music director is Malāna Wilson. ** 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.
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