About The Show

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has won the hearts of theatergoers across the country with its mix of wit, wills, and audience participation. Join this group of unique and dedicated students as they compete for the spelling bee championship that celebrates the pursuit of the ultimate prize while finding the joy of being oneself.

Show Run Dates: March 7 – March 31, 2024*

*The Saturday night performances on March 23 and 30 are the ADULT version of THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE and recommended for ages 18 years and older. These performances are for mature audiences and will contain adult language and definitions of  spelling-contest words that people may find rude, filthy or even shocking!

Join musical theater historian Tom Shea, author of Broadway’s Most Wanted, in our post-show talks exploring the behind-the-scenes history of THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, immediately following the Sunday, March 10 at 2PM and Sunday March 17 at 2PM performances.

JOIN THE SPELLING BEE

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has won the hearts of theatergoers across the country with its mix of wit, wills, and audience participation. Yes, audience participation!

Before every performance, ticket holders may visit the Putnam County Spelling Bee table in the lobby to complete a quick questionnaire to see if you qualify to join that day’s spelling bee! Do you think you can take on the likes of  Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre or William Barfée? Are you aspiring to be the next Dev Shah, the 2023 Squibbs Spelling Bee champ? We look forward to seeing you at the North Shore Center and maybe – on stage!

LOCATION

NORTH THEATRE 

NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SKOKIE (9501 SKOKIE BLVD, SKOKIE, IL 60077)

Our performance home at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie recently shared updated new safety procedures for future productions.

The new procedures include:
Attendees will be directed to enter using the door closest to their performance space. Each guest must have a ticket, pass or credential to gain entrance to the venue. On busy performance nights when both theatre spaces are in use, audiences may be asked to use both front and side entrances to keep the lines moving. Please follow instructions provided as you arrive at the Center.

In addition, for the safety and security of our guests, employees, and performers, all guests are subject to a reasonable search and inspection of any parcels, bags or purses and hand-held metal detectors may be used. Purses or bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12” are not permitted in the venue. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted but will be subject to search. Clear bags are encouraged to keep the security process moving along quickly. Guests may return any prohibited items to their vehicle or dispose of the items prior to entering. No re-entry is permitted.

For more information on the new procedures and a list of items prohibited from being brought into the North Shore Center, please click here.

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