Six fictional, but living and breathing
characters force their way in on
the rehearsal of a theater company
and demand that their suffering be played on the stage.
Rated PG‑13
(for language and
mature subject matter)
The perfect show for celebrating the
holidays with the whole family. Based on
the beloved, timeless film, this heart‑warming
musical adaptation features
seventeen Irving Berlin songs.
In “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” audience members are recruited to compete onstage. So we recruited a bunch of special guests from all over Eastern Iowa for this video. The results are hilarious. Watch and see for yourself! This is the full version of what we teased in our KCRG commercial! (Note: The special guests in this video are not regular members of the “Spelling Bee” cast.) Check out the silliness — and buy your tickets for the show today!
The following ten shows have been selected to perform the first weekend in November during the first event of Theatre Cedar Rapids’ new Underground Series. Performance schedules and ticket information will be coming soon! Interested in performing? Check the audition information! Interested in working backstage? We’ll be looking for crew in the next few weeks! read more »
Help us celebrate at this special one-night event!
We’re getting ready to celebrate our first full season back downtown with our Season Kick-Off Gala -- and we want you to join us! The Gala, featuring opening night of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, will take place Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 beginning at 6 p.m.
Join us for this fun-filled event where you can participate in a silent auction in the “Teacher’s Lounge,” enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the “Principal’s Office,” or get your “class photo” taken as a souvenir, complete with glasses and other props. You may even end up onstage as a spelling bee participant in the première performance of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. read more »