The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Tony Award-Winning Musical
Church Street Theater, Between 17th St NW and 18th St NW (1742 Church Street, NW Washington, DC 20036)
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- $40.00
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All offers for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee have expired.
The last date listed for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was Saturday July 9, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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Tony Award-Winning Musical Spring Awakening by Keegan Theatre
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Spring Awakening is an awesome rock musical and Broadway smash that won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. Based on the Expressionist play that caused a scandal in 19th-century Germany, this poignant musical follows a group of teenagers as they navigate the confusing and often troubled waters of adolescence, complicated by their budding sexuality. Inspired by Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play, the musical's angst, emotion, desire and romance still ring true today, and its acclaimed score by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater turns this timeless story into a powerful coming-of-age rock musical. The Keegan Theatre's production is directed by two-time Helen Hayes nominees Susan Marie Rhea and Mark A. Rhea. Learn More
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Walking distance from the Dupont Circle Metro station
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65 Goldstar Member Reviews
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I'm SO glad the run was extended. The show was hilarious and touching, the orchestra sounded great, and the cast was superb. They embodied their characters 110%. My only complaint was that the theatre itself was very tight, but I was delighted to see the show.Written on Jul 12 2011
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Fall-out-of-your-seat hilarious, and extremely well sung. The actors don't fall into the trap of just playing these characters as caricatures, which they could so easily be.Written on Jun 20 2011
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Jeanne Narum
It was charming and professional. Acting, singing, dancing and speaking excellent. Casting of characters was impressive. Had a family/small town atmosphere. Might go again. JLNWritten on Jun 07 2011
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JMK
Absolutely wonderful acting--it was easy to believe there were children up there on stage instead of the adults actually playing the parts. Great singing was a double treat. Superb casting! Do wish a footnote in the advertisement of the play would have been included indicating the use of specific subject matter and language. Many have a deep respect for God and would find the oft-repeated phrase, G--D---, disrespectful--especially as the actors were portraying children. I also believe the segment and song focusing on erections could have been omitted, or at least cut back to the first subtle indication that one of the characters was having trouble dealing with the problem. Those things could have easily been left out of the play without anyone missing them and certainly without having a negative affect on the quality of the entertainment and the audience's enjoyment. Otherwise, exquisite evening out and would recommend to friends and family!Written on Jul 05 2011
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More Information About The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Website
http://keegantheatre.com/2011/05/15/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-...
Quotes & Highlights
- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ran for 1,136 performances on Broadway earning the 2005 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical.
- Learn more about the history of Spelling Bee.
Description
This six-time nominated Tony Award winning musical tells the story of five eccentric kids vying for First Prize, bragging rights, and most importantly, a trip to the National Spelling Bee Competition. With music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Rachel Sheinkin, this show exudes humor, originality, and poignancy.
Spelling Bee is directed by Christina A. Coakley, who co-directed Keegan’s Helen Hayes Recommended A Man of No Importance last season.
This unique musical comedy features Keegan favorites Michael Innocenti, Katie McManus, Madeline Botteri, Chris Mueller, Shayna Blass and Dan Van Why. Making their Keegan debut are Tina Ghandchilar, RaMond Thomas, and Dan Sonntag.
“Church Street is the perfect venue for the Bee,” Coakley explains. “Formerly the Holton-Arms school gymnasium, this theater with just over 120 seats, delivers unmatched intimacy. Our dynamic cast transports you into the private dreams and public humiliations of these awkward adolescents (and adults).”
“Initially, it was the score that drew me to the piece,” continues Coakley. “Finn is known for his complex compositions and relevant lyrics. However, Sheinkin’s Tony Award-winning book completes this unique package. What excites me the most about this show is the potential for modifications.”
The show is crafted so that topical references never go stale—no two shows are the same. Pieces of the text are altered at least weekly to remain relevant and fresh, and four audience volunteers are selected to participate in the Bee at each performance.
About the Ticket Supplier: Keegan Theatre
Founded in 1996, The Keegan Theatre is a professional nonprofit theatre company dedicated to supporting theatre artists and technicians in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.