'Spelling Bee' returns for a limited run before its Singapore shows
MANILA, Philippines - Atlantis Productions’ hit production of the Tony Award winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” returns for a for a limited repeat run from July 3 to 12, at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati and then will travel to Singapore for an August run.
Spelling Bee centers around a fictional spelling bee in Putnam County, New York. Six kids in the throes of puberty face off in the battle of their lives. They compete against each other as well as members of the audience. Three adults help adjudicate the proceedings: a nostalgic former spelling bee winner, a mildly insane Vice Principal and The Official Comfort Counselor completing his community service to the state of New York.
Spelling Bee has a Tony Award winning book by Rachel Sheinkin, and with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner William Finn.
No two Spelling Bee shows are ever alike, as Spelling Bee features “starring roles” each night for two volunteer audience members and two surprise celebrity guest spellers. Celebrity guest spellers during the recent sold-out run included Lea Salonga, Jett Pangan, Pinky Marquez, Cheska Ortega, Leo Rialp, Jon Santos, Cherie Gil, Sen. Chiz Escudero, Noel Trinidad, Gabe Mercado, Sitti, Miguel Mendoza, Gina Alajar, Christian Bautista, Isabella Gonzales, Franco and Ayen Laurel, Geneva Cruz, Wency Cornejo, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Rajo Laurel, Nyoy Volante, Teresa Herrera, Aiza Seguerra and Raya Mananquil.
Featured in Spelling Bee are Cathy Azanza-Dy, Pheona Baranda, Johann Dela Fuente, Carla Guevera-Laforteza, Lorenz Martinez, Noel Rayos, Felix Rivera, Joel Trinidad and Shiela Valderrama-Martinez.
Director Bobby Garcia says, “We are so thrilled to repeat Spelling Bee, a show that has brought us so much joy. We are even more excited to be traveling to Singapore in August to perform the show there.”
Spelling Bee is directed by Bobby Garcia, with choreography by Chari Arespacochaga, set design by Tuxqs Rutaquio, lighting design by Johnsy Reyes, costume design by Twinkle Zamora, vocal coaching by ManMan Angsico and musical direction by Jojo Malferari. Spelling Bee is made possible through a special licensing arrangement with Music Theatre International.
For ticket inquiries, call 892-7078 or 840-1187.
