25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee PREVIEWS (Off-Broadway, New World Stages)- Page 3
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee PREVIEWS (Off-Broadway, New World Stages)
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revi(Off-Broadway, New World Stages)#50
Posted: 5/13/26 at 3:32am
I sometimes think I underrated the musical (which I had never seen before) when I caught in on my March trip. It’s filled with Broadway talent but is a great fit for New World Stages. There’s a ‘we’re not taking ourselves too seriously’ vibe that is thoroughly enjoyable. Plus, I had seen Death of a Salesman earlier in the day, so something light and silly was ideal for the evening show.
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revi(Off-Broadway, New World Stages)#51
Posted: 5/14/26 at 8:41pm
Spelling Bee got cancelled tonight. Originally, all six covers were scheduled to be on tonight.
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revi(Off-Broadway, New World Stages)#52
Posted: 5/15/26 at 8:44am
Does anyone think this production may end up becoming an open ended run?
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revi(Off-Broadway, New World Stages)#53
Posted: 5/15/26 at 9:54am
It's totally possible. It could be another Little Shop situation
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revi(Off-Broadway, New World Stages)#54
Posted: 5/15/26 at 10:03am
SomeOtherMe said: "Does anyone think this production may end up becoming an open ended run?"
It really depends if New World Stages wants something new in their space. I would think The Play That Goes Wrong might close first and they keep Spelling Bee going with various Broadway names entering the show.
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revi(Off-Broadway, New World Stages)#55
Posted: 5/15/26 at 11:58am
I love Spelling Bee. I've always thought that Andrew Lippa saw William Finn's eighties and nineties musicals and thought "I can do a mainstream version of that sound and aesthetic," and created the revised You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. And then William Finn saw THAT with his creative DNA all over it, and thought "If he can do William Finn for the masses, so can I," and birthed Spelling Bee.
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revi(Off-Broadway, New World Stages)#56
Posted: 5/15/26 at 12:10pm
Trying to manifest Helen J Shen as a replacement Olive. You could even throw ABF in as Barfee as a package deal!
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revi(Off-Broadway, New World Stages)#57
Posted: 5/15/26 at 12:29pm
I don't know how long it will run- it's doing well but it also hasn't been a hot ticket. And it's not an easily castable show like Little Shop that lends itself to bigger names. But it has fantastic word of mouth, which helps a lot. I don't know anybody who has seen it who hasn't adored it.
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revi(Off-Broadway, New World Stages)#58
Posted: 5/15/26 at 1:27pm
As long as we're discussing New World Stages, this also makes me wonder how long Heathers will run for and if it will extend past September.
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revi(Off-Broadway, New World Stages)#59
Posted: 5/15/26 at 2:13pm
Kad said: "I don't know how long it will run- it's doing well but it also hasn't been a hot ticket. And it's not an easily castable show like Little Shop that lends itself to bigger names. But it has fantastic word of mouth, which helps a lot. I don't know anybody who has seen it who hasn't adored it."
Between Panch and the guest spellers, it's also a WONDERFUL vehicle for publicity clips and comedy stunt casting. I imagine that goes a long way.
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