Can you spell F – U – N – N – Y? THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE opens August 12!

NSMT is T – H – R – I – L – L – E – D to bring you this tuneful, offbeat and heartwarming show which offers audience members the opportunity (strictly voluntary) to become part of the action as on-stage spellers. So get out your dictionaries, and get ready for an evening filled with humor and heart. Check out our special ticket prices for Tuesday and Wednesday nights!

This one got a lot of buzz on Broadway!

Developed in the Berkshires and a long-running hit on Broadway, this Tony’ Award-winning musical comedy follows six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser.

DO YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST SPELLER? Get to the show early and look for the NSMT staff in the lobby wearing red shirts to sign up for your chance to be one of the 4 guest spellers who join in the on-stage fun for each performance. Sign up starts one hour before the show, people can sign up anytime up until 10 minutes before the start of the show. The winning participants are announced 10 minutes before the start of the show.

Recommended for ages 13 and up.

Can you spell SAVINGS? As a non-profit organization dedicated to making theater accessible during this difficult economy, special ticket prices of $35 to $30 will be offered on Tuesday or Wednesday evening performances (this special offer is limited to availability and not valid with other offers).

Book by Rachel Sheinkin.

Music & Lyrics by William Finn.

A co-production with Barrington Stage Company.