Show Date and Time
21 / 3 / 2025 (Fri), 2:30 PM*
21 / 3 / 2025 (Fri), 7:30 PM
22 / 3 / 2025 (Sat), 7:30 PM
23 / 3 / 2025 (Sun), 3:00 PM
Venue
Shaw Auditorium, HKUST
Synopsis
In 2025, the Shaw Auditorium Unit is thrilled to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a witty, award-winning musical. Winner of the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Best Book of a Musical, it features an array of quirky characters, vibrant music, and innovative staging, promising an unforgettable theatrical experience for all.
A group of six mid-pubescent’s compete in the title championship, spelling their way through vexing vocabulary while sharing hilarious and poignant personal stories. A riotous ride, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced and funny D-E-L-I-G-H-T.
Language
Performed in English with Chinese and English surtitles
Duration
1 hour 40 minutes (without intermission)
Remarks
Appropriate for ages 12 and up due to mild mature language.
Presenter
Shaw Auditorium Unit
Supporting Partner
Media Technology and Publishing Center
Acknowledgements
Music and Lyrics by
William Finn
Book by
Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by
Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by
Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by
James Lapine
Originally Produced on Broadway by
David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre
Co-Director and Choreographer
Mandy Petty
Co-Director and Music Director
Isaac Droscha
Cast
HKUST students, staff and alumni
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
*Secondary schools and groups interested in participating are welcome to email samusical@ust.hk