The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want something totally unique, love audience participation, need a good laugh, are feeling chaotic, want an intimate experience.

Don't see it if you want big choreography, are taking small children, or want something more traditional.

See it if like shows where you can find yourself in its awkward characters. This show has incredible heart set against a spelling bee backdrop

Don't see it if can't think of a reason not to see this delightful show Read more

See it if you love original, ensemble developed shows, shows where grown ups play kids, you don't have spelling related baggage.

Don't see it if you aren't in the mood for comedy or adults pretending to be kids.

See it if you love to laugh and yet see something with so much heart behind it. Different show every time.

Don't see it if You dislike musical theatre comedies.

See it if you want an engaging, intelligent, laugh-out-loud theatre experience.

Don't see it if you dislike fun.

See it if you love the underdog and "kids" singing about kid things

Don't see it if you don't think boner jokes are funny

See it if You enjoy clever songs about clever young people. It's fun going back to a middle school spelling bee. And you learn how to spell "syzygy."

Don't see it if You are a bad speller. A few of the lyrics are of the PG-13 variety.

See it if You want a hilarious, slightly improv-based show that's about kids finding their identities through spelling

Don't see it if You don't like humor or adults acting like children