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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Inside the Off-Broadway Revival at New World Stages
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Off-Broadway revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New World Stages, directed by Danny Mefford. We unpack the show’s evolution from its original improv-driven concept into a more traditional musical, and how that history informs the current production.
We break down the staging and scenic design, the interactive spelling bee format, and the ensemble work from a cast that includes Kevin McHale, Lilli Cooper, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jason Kravits, Philippe Arroyo, Autumn Best, Leana Rae Concepcion, Justin Cooley…
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