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This edition: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee



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Episode Details

Original tape date: April 1, 2005.

Composer/lyricist William Finn and director James Lapine discuss their collaboration on the new musical, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, which opened Off-Broadway at Second Stage and went on to become one of last season's biggest Broadway hits.

Also, on the program SPELLING BEE actors JESSE TYLER FERGUSON, CELIA KEENAN-BOLGER and Tony Award winner DAN FOGLER who explain how they successfully play kids half their age in the beloved show.

Guest List

William Finn Composer

Dan Fogler Actor

Celia Kennan-Bolger Actress

James Lapine Director

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Actor

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