The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee –> Rice City Players
Get ready for big laughs, big heart, and even bigger words as Rice City Players presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin.
This wildly funny and unexpectedly touching, Tony Award–winning musical follows six quirky middle school students as they compete for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Guided by former spelling bee champ Rona Lisa Peretti and a colorful panel of adults, each speller brings their own hopes, fears, and hilarious backstories to the mic. As the competition heats up, friendships form, insecurities unravel, and audiences discover that winning isn’t always everything.
Join Rice City Players at the historic Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley for performances:
- March 19–21 at 7:30 PM
- March 22 at 2:00 PM
With sharp wit, heartfelt moments, and audience participation that keeps every show unique, this production is equal parts clever, chaotic, and completely unforgettable.
Intended for mature audiences.