# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 'The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee' Musical Theatre Production in Beckley WV
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎭 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!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beckley/the-25th-annual-putnam-spelling-bee-musical-theatre-production-in-beckley-wv/200029787428623
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, live-music, comedy, performances, sports, music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://wvcollective.org/event/25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-opening-night/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=beckley-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Beckley
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre
- **lat**: 37.77644
- **long**: -81.19082
- **full address**: The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre, 403 Neville St,Beckley, West Virginia, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: WV Collective (https://allevents.in/org/wv-collective/14484228)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre, 403 Neville St,Beckley, West Virginia, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** WV Collective
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, entertainment, live-music, comedy, performances, sports, music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 'The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee' Musical Theatre Production in Beckley WV ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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