Disney to produce film adaptation of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

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Written By Jenny Ell
Photo credit: Joan Marcus (Original Broadway Cast)

Photo credit: Joan Marcus (Original Broadway Cast)

Disney is set to produce a live action film adaptation of Tony-nominated musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy with a book by Rachel Sheinkin, and music and lyrics by William Finn.

The show tells the story of a fictional spelling bee at Putnam Valley Middle School, where six quirky adolescents compete in the competition, run by three equally quirky grown-ups.

The 2005 Broadway production earned itself six Tony Award nominations, winning two for Best Book of a Musical and Best Featured Actor in a Musical.

The film’s creative team will be revealed in due course.

Jenny Ell
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