The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at – Terre Haute, IN

Get your tickets to see The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Terre Haute, IN. Happening on Friday, November 14, 2025 at . Doors open at 7:30 PM.

Indiana State University Department of Theater 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
November 13-15 @ 7:30 PM
November 16 @ 1:30 PM
Presented by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).
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ABOUT THE SHOW
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

CONTENT WARNING: This musical contains adult language.
GENRE
Musical, comedy
TICKETS
Tickets are $20 for general admission, $10 for students. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets online ahead of time; available seating is limited. Please bring your phone to scan your ticket upon arrival; no need to print tickets- you can also be checked in by name. Occasionally, spam filters block the confirmation email. Please contact the Box Office to confirm your tickets if you do not receive the confirmation email within 15 minutes of purchase.
LOCATION
The performance will take place at Dreiser Theater in Dreiser Hall, located at 221 N. 6th Street Terre Haute, IN 47809, on the Indiana State University Campus.
PARKING
The closest parking lots are Lot 10 (Cherry Street and 5th Street) and Lot 5 (Cherry Street and 6th). Parking is free after 5:30 PM during the week and on weekends. There are two ADA parking spots and a drop off area in front of Dreiser Hall.

Please be advised: Half of Parking Lot 5 (Cherry Street and 6th Street) is currently closed due to construction. Cars may not be parked in spaces across from the construction fence as this is the traffic throughway to access the ADA spaces in front of Dreiser Hall. For more information about campus parking, please visit Indiana State University Parking Services.

BOX OFFICE
The online box office is always open. You can purchase tickets with cash or check in person at the Box Office on show days one-hour prior to curtain. Note: The lobby is open one hour prior to curtain; the house opens thirty minutes prior to curtain.
INFORMATION
For more information, please call (812) 237-3333, email ISU-theater@indstate.edu, or visit us online at www.indianastate.edu/theater.

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