BUZZ INTO BROADWAY’S LAUGH-OUT-LOUD SHOWDOWN!

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Oct. 21 – Nov. 2 | The hobby center

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Materials by Jay Reiss
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges

Six Spellers. One Bee. Endless Laughs.  

Theatre Under The Stars kicks off the season with a brand-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges—returning to this hilarious hit after choreographing its original Broadway run! 

This fast-paced musical comedy follows six quirky kids (played by adults) as they compete for glory in a cutthroat spelling showdown. Packed with improv, audience participation, and heartfelt surprises, the Bee is both laugh-out-loud funny and unexpectedly touching. 

Each night, four audience members join the cast live onstage. Will it be you? Don’t miss the show that proves winning isn’t everything—and growing up is its own kind of spelling test. 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE  

• Tuesday, Oct 21, 7:30 p.m.  
• Wednesday, Oct 22, 7:30 p.m.  
• Thursday, Oct 23, 7:30 p.m. 
• Friday, Oct 24, 8 p.m.  
• Saturday, Oct 25, 2 p.m.  
• Saturday, Oct 25, 8 p.m.  
• Sunday, Oct 26, 2 p.m.  
• Sunday, Oct 26, 7:30 p.m.  
• Tuesday, Oct 28, 7:30 p.m.  
• Wednesday, Oct 29, 7:30 p.m. – H-E-B Community Night / Post-Show Talkback 
• Thursday, Oct 30, 7:30 p.m. – Out@TUTS Afterparty 
• Friday, Oct 31, 8 p.m.  
• Saturday, Nov 1, 2 p.m. – Open Caption  
• Saturday, Nov 1, 8 p.m.  
• Sunday, Nov 2, 2 p.m. – ASLI & Audio Described 

RUN TIME  

1 hour & 45 minutes, including intermission 

TICKETING INFO 

Tickets start at $46 and are available online or by calling TUTS Guest Services at 713-558-8887. Tickets are also available in person Monday through Friday from Noon to 6 p.m. at the TUTS Box Office, located in the Hobby Center lobby. 

Discounted group tickets are available for parties of 10 or more. 

Theatre Under The Stars has a variety of accessibility options for guests. Learn more about accessible performances and other services here.  

Rush tickets are available for $35 at the box office for mezzanine and gallery seating starting 2 hours prior to curtain. 

CONTENT NOTICE  

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee contains adult language and sexual innuendo. 

PRODUCTION SPONSOR:

_{The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com}