Oct
23
2026
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Nov
1
2026
McKinney Theatre 
Department of Theatre Arts logo featuring traditional drama and comedy masks

Schedule

Date Time Notes
10/23/2026 7:30 PM
10/24/2026 7:30 PM
10/25/2026 2:30 PM
10/30/2026 7:30 PM
11/01/2026 2:30 PM
11/01/2026 7:30 PM

About This Event

Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Award 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 story by Rachel Sheinkin and a fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of six young people vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While disclosing hilarious and touching stories from home, the tweens spell their way through a series of increasingly obscure and ridiculous words; all the while, dreading the soul-crushing "ding" that signals a mistake. Six spellers enter, but only one will leave a champion! And for the rest--a consolation juice box.

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PARKING
Parking for our events is available in lots 10 and 12. When parking in these lots, a parking pass is not required beginning one hour prior to this event and ending half an hour after the event. The parking fee is included in your ticket price. To view a campus map, visit saddleback.edu/maps-and-directions

POLICIES
No photography, video or recording of any kind is permitted at this event. No food, drink or gum is allowed inside the McKinney Theatre, with the exception of water in a sealed container. Any patron who violates these policies may be asked to leave the event.

NO REFUNDS.