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🎭 WV Collective proudly presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee🎼 Music and lyrics by William Finn
✍️ Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Join us at The Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre for this hilarious and heartfelt Tony Award-winning musical comedy — and the first WV Collective production directed by Dr. Ashley Carroll McGuffin.
🐝 About the Show
Six wonderfully awkward middle schoolers enter the Putnam County Spelling Bee with dreams of victory — and more than a little baggage. As they compete word-by-word for the championship trophy, they reveal insecurities, family pressures, and personal triumphs that are both laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly moving.
Packed with witty humor, clever music, and unforgettable characters, Spelling Bee celebrates individuality, resilience, and the joy of embracing who you are — awkward moments and all.
Though the characters are middle school students, all roles are portrayed by adult performers.
📅 Performance Dates
April 9, 10, 11 — 7:00 PM
April 12 — 2:00 PM
April 16, 17, 18 — 7:00 PM
April 19 — 2:00 PM
✨ Opening Night: Thursday, April 9, 2026
⚠️ Content Advisory
This production contains mild adult themes and playful PG-13 humor. Parental discretion is advised for younger audiences.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of live theatre in Beckley West Virginia!
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Event Venue
The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre, 403 Neville St,Beckley, West Virginia, United States
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