Spelling Bee love! — Page 30

"I think it ends around Easter, but I'm not sure.

I'll be at the Bee tonight, yay!"

I just got back from the Bee too! Great show tonight! Plus my friend Mel won Leaf Coneybear's number card! I also confirmed that it does end on Easter exactly.

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Thanks for the new info!! The NYC production was great tonight, as always. Willis was on as Chip, he's improved a lot in the role since I last saw him. Jesse forgot his helmet, so he did the show without it, which was interesting (but still very funny).

I'm excited for the macy's event tomorrow to hear them sing Why We Like Spelling, it's fun to see the song performed since it's not in the show and I don't see it often. I think this will be my 3rd time ever seeing it.

Right, Broadway on Broadway, and on tv for Thanksgiving. I guess that doesn't count as live though, so this will be my 2nd time!

I taped it, but have no idea where the tape is. I think it is actually at my parents' house in california, because I was there for thanksgiving. But I bet they taped over it by now.

Hey!

I just wanted to let all the Spelling Bee fans know that yesterday my high school took all of the kids involved in the music department of our school (band and chorus) to go see Spelling Bee. Everyone LOVED it! Most of the kids had never been to a Broadway show before, so most of the kids were under the misconception that all Broadway shows were stuffy and boring. This show definitely altered their perception of a typical Broadway musical! So many kids wanted to go buy the cast recording afterwards and were asking about what other great shows there are on Broadway to see.

I just wanted to share that our school had an amazing time, the cast was hilarious, the show was amazing, and the show also sparked an interest in a lot of the kids to see and learn about more Broadway shows.

And one more thing: I had heard so much about how funny this show was that I was afraid it wouldn't be able to live up to its hype. Let me assure you, the show and the cast DID NOT disappoint!

The Bee cast was great at the Macy's Pet-Tacular!

PM me if you want to see pictures or a video of their performance (rehearsals of pandemonium, and full songs of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Why We Like Spelling, part of the Comfort Counselor's Prayer, and a few words and audience spellers- it's 18 minutes long, just so you know it's a big file).

There were a lot of school groups there last night.
I'm glad that your group enjoyed the show and had such a great first Broadway experience!

Meredith, do you not get carsick?! The one time I was in a car (albeit not driving) to your area, I got carsick, and I'm rarely carsick. I can only imagine going back and forth from Ukiah to SF as often as you do.

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I haven't been here in awhile. Work is way too busy. Meredith, you said that it looks like the Bee will be in SF until August. That's so great. I won't be able to get down there until summer and I was hoping it would still be there. How have the crowds been? Is it usually pretty full? Should we probably buy tickets ahead of time?

I would be very interested in hearing what the SF cast did for an adult show!
I don't think the NYC one is doing any more until fall either.

"I would be very interested in hearing what the SF cast did for an adult show."

Me too! I really hope they're still around this fall. Not only for that, but then they'd probably do Why We Like Spelling at the Thanksgiving Parade here.

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No problem. I hope you enjoy the show as much I do. :)

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Seeing it once in NYC is definitely not enough.

I agree!