About this tour
An Off-Broadway musical comedy about six young competitors in a spelling bee championship. Running 1 hour 45 minutes, the show blends witty dialogue, a Tony Award-winning score, and audience participation to explore the awkwardness and triumph of adolescence. You'll watch personal stories unfold as spellers tackle increasingly difficult words, with humour that appeals to teens and adults alike.
Highlights
- Six quirky young spellers competing for championship title
- Tony Award-winning book and vibrant contemporary score
- Audience participation makes each performance unique
- Explores growing up, competition, and personal triumph
- Fast-paced musical with witty, tuneful dialogue
- Wheelchair accessible venue with public transport nearby
- Best available seats assigned at purchase
What to expect
You'll arrive at the theatre with your photo ID (or school ID if under 18) and receive your assigned seating confirmation. The 1 hour 45 minute show follows six young spellers as they take the stage, face increasingly tricky words, and share their personal stories—some funny, some touching. Throughout the performance, the script pulls audience members into the action, making your role in the show unpredictable.
The musical weaves together comedy and heart as characters reveal their motivations and fears. The show celebrates the joy of language and the messy reality of growing up, ending without the traditional "one winner takes all" message you might expect.
What travellers say
- Heartwarming and hilarious—balances comedy with genuine emotion
- Interactive audience participation keeps each show fresh
- Sharp, contemporary writing celebrates language and growing up
- Accessible venue with straightforward entry requirements
- Under-13s may miss some adult-oriented humour and themes
- Assigned seating means you cannot pick your preferred location
- Not suitable for children under 4 or unaccompanied under-12s
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works best for ages 13 and up—the humour and themes around adolescence resonate with teenagers and adults. Children under 4 aren't permitted. Guests under 12 must be accompanied by an adult with valid ID. The theatre is wheelchair accessible; if you need specific accessible seating, call 888-651-9785 before booking to check availability. All taxes and fees are included in the ticket price. Tickets are delivered no later than 2 weeks before the performance. Seat location is assigned by the theatre at purchase and shown on your final tickets—you don't choose your specific row and seat.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.