Youthclusive Presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
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Performance
Theater
Center Stage Theater
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Date & Time
Fri, Sep 04 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat, Sep 05 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sun, Sep 06 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sat, Sep 05 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address (map)
751 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Venue (website)
Center Stage Theater
Youthclusive Presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
September 4–6, 2026
Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara
Youthclusive presents the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Chloe Voigt, choreographed by Caitlin Weber, and music directed by Alma Li.
An eccentric group of overachieving middle schoolers competes for spelling glory in this hilarious and heartfelt celebration of individuality, belonging, and misfit victory. Featuring catchy songs, unexpected audience participation, and plenty of comedic teenage angst, the full-length Broadway musical stars the Youthclusive Company.
Youthclusive is a free, open-access, youth-founded and youth-led performing arts nonprofit. Young people lead the complete page-to-stage process, from performance, directing, choreography, and music to sets, costumes, sound, lighting, front of house, backstage operations, and the control room.
Performances:
Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: VIP $44.50; Adult $28.50; Youth $18.50. 20 free K–12 student tickets are available for each performance – Thanks to the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation!
Parental Guidance: PG-13 for mature themes, mild adult language, and comedic teenage angst.
Tickets: Center Stage Box Office
and information: www.youthclusive.com
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