The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Fri, Jul 10
|Alfresco Performing Arts Center
A hilariously chaotic spelling showdown where eccentric kids, overzealous adults, and one unpredictable bee turn competition into comedy.
Time & Location
Jul 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM CDT
Alfresco Performing Arts Center, 2041 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040, USA
About the event
This laugh-out-loud musical follows an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
Adult Content Warning
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee contains mature humor, suggestive language, and innuendo that may not be suitable for younger audiences. While the show centers on children in a spelling competition, the comedy and themes are written for and performed by adults.
Tickets
$20.00