July 10 2026, 7:00pm

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Alfresco Arts Center

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Alfresco Arts Center

Alfresco Performing Arts Center

2041 Delmar Avenue
Granite City, Illinois 62040

  • Admission: $20.50
  • Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
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This laugh-out-loud musical follows an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vying 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.


Adult Content Warning
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee contains mature humor, suggestive language, and innuendo that may not be suitable for younger audiences. While the show centers on children in a spelling competition, the comedy and themes are written for and performed by adults.

Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, July 11 2026
  • Sunday, July 12 2026
  • Friday, July 17 2026
  • Saturday, July 18 2026
  • Sunday, July 19 2026

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