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Dobbins Conservatory Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeThursday, November 19 – Saturday, November 21 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 21 & Sunday, November 22 at 2:00pm
Rust Flexible Theatre
$27.75 in person / $25 – $32.75 online / Free for currently enrolled SEMO students only
Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance presents
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and Lyrics by William Finn | Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman | Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by Jay Lapine
Can you spell H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S? Grab your dictionary and join the fun at the quirkiest competition in town. Six socially awkward but highly determined adolescents compete for the spelling championship of a lifetime, overseen by three equally quirky grown-ups. As they spell their way through a series of delightfully obscure words, they share hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, ultimately discovering that winning isn't everything. This Tony Award-winning musical comedy even includes a chance for audience members to step up to the mic and join the Bee!
Many thanks to our friends at Commerce Bank and the City of Cape Girardeau for their generous support of the Dobbins Conservatory 2026-2027 season.
Please note, security measures will be in place for this event, including walkthrough weapon detectors, handheld security wands, security personnel, and a bag check. Weapons of any kind are prohibited on River Campus property.
Promotional graphics designed by SEMO Marketing & Communications.
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518 S. Fountain St, Cape Girardeau, MO, United States, Missouri 63703
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