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The Royal Family of BroadwayThe Royal Family of Broadway
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
 
[Broadway, 2005] [Replacement]
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Blood Drive
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Striking 12
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Lyricist

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Book of a Musical

Rachel Sheinkin, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Book of a Musical

Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Rachel Sheinkin, The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Return to New York in November Photo
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Return to New York in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is returning to New York City! Learn more about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and see how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Now Will Host Master Class With Rachel Sheinkin Photo
Theatre Now Will Host Master Class With Rachel Sheinkin
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

​​​​​​​Theatre Now New York will host a Master Class with Tony Award-winning writer Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) next week.
Theatre Now To Host Dorico Workshop For Musical Theatre Composers Photo
Theatre Now To Host Dorico Workshop For Musical Theatre Composers
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025

Theatre Now will host a special Industry Night specifically for musical theatre composers on Monday, May 19th at 6:30pm featuring a workshop on Dorico, the music notation and composition software.
How are Tony Nominees Decided? Photo
How are Tony Nominees Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 25, 2025

For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
Photos: First look at Worthington Community Theatre’s THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY Photo
Photos: First look at Worthington Community Theatre’s THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 24, 2025

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows an unusual group of kids as they nervously make their way through a local spelling bee. While candidly revealing hilarious and heartfelt anecdotes from their home lives, these kids spell their way through a series of increasingly difficult words.
Theatre Now Will Host Master Class With Lisa Lambert Photo
Theatre Now Will Host Master Class With Lisa Lambert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

​​​​​​​Theatre Now New York will host a Master Class with Tony Award-winning writer Lisa Lambert (The Drowsy Chaperone) next week. Learn more about the event here!
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Play at Clague Playhouse Photo
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Play at Clague Playhouse
by Emmy Rice - Apr 19, 2025

Clague Playhouse will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with Additional Material by Jay Reiss, Music and Lyrics by William Finn, and Book by Rachel Sheinkin.
Tony-Winning Composer and Lyricist William Finn Dies at 73 Photo
Tony-Winning Composer and Lyricist William Finn Dies at 73
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that composer and lyricist William Finn has died at age 73. Finn is best known for his Tony-winning work on the musical Falsettos, as well as The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A New Brain, and more.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at The Link Theatre Company Photo
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at The Link Theatre Company
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 31, 2025

Arkansas’ newest professional theatre. The Link Theatre Company, is blossoming in Northeast Arkansas, and it’s well worth the drive. Founded by Broadway couple Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers, I had the pleasure of seeing a very entertaining production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Sunday, March 16, at The Fowler Center on the Arkansas State University Fowler Center.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE at Paramount Theatre Photo
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Mar 20, 2025

The newest production at the Copley Theatre in Aurora is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It’s the story of “12” year olds competing in a spelling bee. Under the direction of Jeff Award-winning Stephen Schellhardt and a set designed by Lauren M. Nichols showcasing a gymnasium, this group of actors brings forth the anxieties, awkwardness, innocence, doubt, fear and ultimately joy of this age group.
SPELLING BEE to be Presented at The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck Photo
SPELLING BEE to be Presented at The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be presented by Up In One Productions at The Center for Performing Arts in March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Connecticut Stage Company Photo
Cast Set for 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Connecticut Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Connecticut Stage Company will finish its second season with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Concert in April. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to The Lehigh Valley Charter High Sc Photo
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to The Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee later this month. Learn more about the production here!
A NIGHT OF NEW WORK By Tisch's Musical Theatre Writing Program Graduates is Coming to Photo
A NIGHT OF NEW WORK By Tisch's Musical Theatre Writing Program Graduates is Coming to 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present A Night of New Work from the 2024 graduating class of NYU Tisch's Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. Learn how to attend.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Will Play at The Link Theatre Photo
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Will Play at The Link Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 2, 2025

The Link Theatre will present an incredible ensemble cast filled with talent from NYC and NEA in the upcoming production of The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 
BACK TO THE FUTURE, SPAMALOT and More Set for Theatre Under the Stars 2025 Season Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE, SPAMALOT and More Set for Theatre Under the Stars 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is taking audiences on an adventure through time for its 2025/26 Season. The exploration begins with a new production of The 25TH Annual Putnam County  Spelling Bee.
Theatre Now to Host Master Class with Mindi Dickstein Photo
Theatre Now to Host Master Class with Mindi Dickstein
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Theatre Now will host a Master Class with Jonathon Larson Award-winning writer Mindi Dickstein. The evening will include songs by Theatre Now Musical Writers Lab members Jonathan Keebler & Bob Kelly, plus more.
Shifting Ground Collective to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Photo
Shifting Ground Collective to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Shifting Ground Collective has revealed cast and creative team for its latest mainstage production, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
BOEING BOEING & More Set for Peterborough Players 2025 Summer Season Photo
BOEING BOEING & More Set for Peterborough Players 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Peterborough Players has revealed their 2025 summer season featuring five productions, including Boeing Boeing and many more.
Review: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at 2nd Generation Theatre Photo
Review: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at 2nd Generation Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Nov 5, 2024

An utterly charming afternoon of fun perfectly sums up THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, now playing at Shea's Smith Theatre. Second Generation Theatre Company has a track record of presenting quality productions in this cozy theatre, and they continue to produce at a very high level
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Rachel Sheinkin written?

Rachel Sheinkin has written 4 shows including Little House on the Prairie (Bookwriter), Blood Drive (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Striking 12 (Bookwriter), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Bookwriter).

What awards has Rachel Sheinkin been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

What awards has Rachel Sheinkin won?

Rachel Sheinkin has won the Best Book of a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She also received the Best Book of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, as well as the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

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