Clarksville, TN – Get ready for an h-i-l-a-r-i-o-u-s time at the Roxy Regional Theatre this weekend! We’re kicking off Season 44 with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, opening in our temporary home at 114 Public Square this Friday, August 21st, 2026, at 7:00pm.
In this fast-paced musical comedy packed with improv, audience participation and nonstop laughs, 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 leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box…
Directed by Emily Ruck with choreography by Eboné Amos and music direction by Amy Frederick, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee features Eugene Boyd as Chip Tolentino, Ashley Birnbaum as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere, Jeremiah Burch as Leaf Coneybear, Riley Bayer as William Barfee, Mai Abe as Marcy Park, and Brooklynn Morales as Olive Ostrovsky, along with Holli Trisler as Rona Lisa Perretti, Darren V. Michael as Vice Principal Douglas Panch, and Noah Christopher as Mitch Mahoney.
- Friday, August 21st at 7:00pm
- Saturday, August 22nd at 2:00pm
- Saturday, August 22nd at 7:00pm
- Sunday, August 23rd at 2:00pm
- Thursday, August 27th at 7:00pm
- Friday, August 28th at 7:00pm
- Saturday, August 29th at 2:00pm
- Saturday, August 29th at 7:00pm
- Sunday, August 30th at 2:00pm
Written by Rachel Sheinkin with music and lyrics by William Finn, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss and is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Special thanks to our generous sponsors, Drs. Ellen & David Kanervo, whose support made this production possible!
Tickets are $35.00 (adults) and $15.00 (ages 10 and under) and may be reserved online at roxyregionaltheatre.org, by phone at 931.645.7699, or at the theatre (114 Public Square) during regular box office hours (9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to performances).
Please note: This production contains PG-13 humor and is recommended for mature audiences. The Roxy Regional Theatre is temporarily located down the street at 114 Public Square. Doors will open for seating 30 minutes prior to the performance. Late arrivals will not be admitted, due to the configuration of the venue.
Military (veterans and active-duty) can enjoy Buy One, Get One 50% Off admission to all performances during the run. All students (with current ID) can take advantage of $10.00 Student Rush tickets, available at the door ten minutes prior to all performances. APSU Students can enjoy Buy One, Get One 50% Off admission to the Thursday performance. Discounts must be mentioned at the time of reservation and can only be redeemed in person or by phone.
About the Roxy Regional Theatre
The Roxy Regional Theatre (Roxy Productions, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to producing professional live theatre and promoting the arts, with emphasis on education, in Clarksville, Middle Tennessee and the Southeast.
The theatre is located at 114 Public Square in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
For more information, visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.
