...SPELLING BEE returning to New York

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 12:25pm

http://www.spellingbeenyc.com

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Updated On: 5/13/25 at 12:25 PM

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 12:36pm

Yawnnnn

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 12:37pm

That Kennedy Center production was one of my favorite things of all last year - i really hope it’s that cast that’s doing it here. 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 12:59pm

WldKingdomHM said: "Yawnnnn"


Just don’t see it?

[Ensemble1698878795]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 1:00pm

Jordan Catalano said: "That Kennedy Center production was one of my favorite things of all last year - i really hope it’s that cast that’s doing it here."

It's coming! New World Stages. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 1:11pm

If it's a Broadway revival, it needs a few names. Otherwise, New World Stages is perfect for this 

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 1:51pm

Jordan Catalano said: "That Kennedy Center production was one of my favorite things of all last year - i really hope it’s that cast that’s doing it here."

Bonnie is the only one I know for sure is still attached.

Updated On: 5/13/25 at 01:51 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 2:05pm

Hearing "The Play That Goes Wrong" will close in August to make room for this.

[uncageg]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 2:25pm

ACL2006 said: "Hearing "The Play That Goes Wrong" will close in August to make room for this."

 

I doubt that will happen.

 

[Menken Fan]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 3:47pm

Jordan Catalano said: "That Kennedy Center production was one of my favorite things of all last year - i really hope it’s that cast that’s doing it here."

Agreed. The cast and production were outstanding! Between this and Schmigadoon, I'm definitely feeling the 'loss' of the Kennedy Center.

[Kad]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 4:02pm

I have also heard New World Stages for this.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/13/25 at 4:04pm

Kad said: "I have also heard New World Stages for this."

 

Doesn't belong on BWAY - NWS is a better place for it.

[uncageg]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 12:14pm

ACL2006 said: "Hearing "The Play That Goes Wrong" will close in August to make room for this."

 

Tickets for "The Play That Goes Wrong" extension just opened up through January 4th. 

 

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 12:22pm

uncageg said: "ACL2006 said: "Hearing "The Play That Goes Wrong" will close in August to make room for this."



Tickets for "The Play That Goes Wrong" extension just opened up through January 4th.

"

Spelling Bee is going in the theater Heathers will be occupying this summer.

[uncageg]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 12:30pm

ColorTheHours048 said: "uncageg said: "ACL2006 said: "Hearing "The Play That Goes Wrong" will close in August to make room for this."



Tickets for "The Play That Goes Wrong" extension just opened up through January 4th.

"


Spelling Bee is going in the theaterHeathers will be occupying this summer."

 

I am thinking it could go into either Stage 1 or 3 since both upcoming shows are only selling tickets through September. But I am sure they have decided. One ends a few weeks earlier than the other. But whichever stage it goes into, it appears it is not going into Stage 4.

 

Edited!  Gazillion Bubble is in stage 2!

 

Updated On: 5/14/25 at 12:30 PM

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 12:36pm

This makes more sense.   Stage 1 (Heathers) is 499 seats.   Stage 4 (Play that goes Wrong) is smaller with only 350 seats.   It could also go into Stage 3, the only other 499 seat house.  "Rolling Thunder" is set to run until Sept. 7th.

Updated On: 5/14/25 at 12:36 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 12:39pm

Spelling Bee is going in the theater Heathers will be occupying this summer."

Perfect for both, honestly. Great, modern theater space. 

 

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 12:48pm

Surprised this didn’t happen years ago. It really is a prime example of interactive/immersive theatre which some producers seem to think is the way of the future.

That said, I can’t see actors loving the pay rate long term while putting in the energy this show requires 

[uncageg]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 12:57pm

Edited my comment. Gazillion Bubble is in Stage 2! I accidentally hit 2 instead of 3. 

Just read that "Heathers" is going into Stage 1 for a Limited engagement so, yeah, it will probably go in there. I didn't know "Heathers" was a limited engagement.

Updated On: 5/14/25 at 12:57 PM

[MsPiety&Rectitude]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 2:14pm

The KC cast was excellent. For me, the highlight was Noah Galvin, who I wasn't sold on before seeing this production, and who brought such a fun and fresh take to a role that is often overplayed. Also thought Beanie was great, and same with Bonnie (as always). Also want to shout out Nina White, who was a heartbreaking and vocally powerful Olive. Actually realizing as I type this that I liked just about everyone. I would love to see it again in NY.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 2:24pm

uncageg said: "Edited my comment. Gazillion Bubble is in Stage 2! I accidentally hit 2 instead of 3.

Just read that "Heathers" is going into Stage 1 for a Limited engagement so, yeah, it will probably go in there. I didn't know "Heathers" was a limited engagement."

 

I'm inclined to believe that for this show, "limited engagement" is more of a marketing technique than a "real" thing.  LOTS of shows are "limited engagements" , then somehow they magically extend due to popular demand.  

[uncageg]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 2:52pm

JSquared2 said: "uncageg said: "Edited my comment. Gazillion Bubble is in Stage 2! I accidentally hit 2 instead of 3.

Just read that "Heathers" is going into Stage 1 for a Limited engagement so, yeah, it will probably go in there. I didn't know "Heathers" was a limited engagement."



I'm inclined to believe that for this show, "limited engagement" is more of a marketing techniquethan a "real" thing. LOTS of shows are "limited engagements" , then somehow they magically extend due to popular demand."

 

Oh yeah, we know that. 

My first thought after seeing the casting was that they may be looking to do what they did with it in London and move it. It is coming back to a Shubert house and my first thought was that this would fit fine in one of their smaller Broadway houses like the James Earl Jones or the Booth. But we can speculate until we see what actually happens. JMO

 

[trentsketch]

Posted: 5/14/25 at 2:57pm

New World Stages is PERFECT for Spelling Bee. Yes, it is surprising that the show didn't shuffle off there after its Broadway run like Avenue Q. I'll see it for sure. I love this show and it plays very well in a smaller space.