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CRT: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

  • Harriett S. Jorgensen Theatre 2132 Hillside Road Storrs, CT 06269 (map)

Connecticut Repertory Theatre presents

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Production runs from April 18 through April 28

  • Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

  • Book by Rachel Sheinkin

  • Music and Lyrics by William Finn

  • Directed by Freddie Ashley

  • Music Direction by Dmitriy Glivinskiy

  • Choreography by Brandon Kelly

Cheer on 6 eclectic mid-pubescent bee contestants as they vie for the coveted county championship and struggle to avoid the soul-crushing ‘ding’ of the elimination bell. Winning isn’t everything and losing does not necessarily make you a loser. A hilarious and endearing Tony-Award-winning musical.

For tickets and information, visit crt.uconn.edu


PERFORMANCES

  • Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 PM

  • Friday, April 19 at 8:00 PM

  • Saturday, April 20 at 8:00 PM

  • Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 PM

  • Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 PM

  • Friday, April 26 at 8:00 PM

  • Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 PM - Post performance talk back

  • Saturday, April 27 at 8:00 PM

  • Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 PM - Masks required performance


MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

Enjoy dinner in Downtown Storrs before or after your performance. See what’s cooking here.

Pictured: Dog Lane Cafe


 
Earlier Event: April 23
UConn Symphonic Band Concert
Later Event: April 25
UConn Music: Spectrum Concert