The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Book by Rachel Sheinkin; Music by William Finn

Directed by Directed by David Pausch; Music Direction by Jamie Kember

While vying for a championship trophy at a spelling bee, six quirky middle schoolers and three equally quirky hosts share touching stories from their home lives and beyond. In the end, the winners may come out with more than just a trophy.

Produced by Madison College Performing Arts at Madison College-Truax: Mitby Theater, 1701 Wright St. Madison, WI 53704

Performances: April 17-19, 2026

Performance Times:
Friday, April 17 at 7:30p
Saturday, April 18 at 2p
Saturday, April 18 at 7:30p
Sunday, April 19 at 2p

Ticket Prices: Adults: $15 Under 17: $13 FREE for Madison College Students with OneCard

Call 608-243-4000 for reservations or more information.

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