Arts Collective Presents Tony Award-Winning “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

Howard Community College’s Arts Collective wraps up its 21st season with a three weekend run of the Tony Award-winning musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” directed by Anthony Scimonelli, with musical direction by Mayumi Baker Griffie and choreography by Jess Beach. The cast features the talents of HCC students, alumni, and guest performers, as well as the creative team.

Cheer on six kids, who are in the midst of puberty, as they compete for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime! With allergies, crushes, magic feet, neat freaks, musicians, growing pains, and dictionaries, this bee promises an unforgettable, wild ride, where the kids learn that winning isn’t everything (but at least you get a juice box). Winner of the Tony Award and the Drama Desk award for Best Book, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” has charmed audiences everywhere with its comic genius… complete with audience participation.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” opens Thursday, May 19 and runs weekends through June 5, 2016, in the Studio Theatre of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Maryland. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The final performance on Sunday, June 5 will include a lively post-show discussion with the cast and artistic team.

Tickets are $20 for general admission; $15 for seniors, military, and groups; and $10 for students (ages 12 and up). Please note: this show is recommended for ages 12 and up. Seating is limited. Advance purchase is recommended.