There's a special event happening on Opening Night, May 13! Sarah Saltzberg, who grew up in Needham, will be inducted into the Needham Theater Hall of Fame.

Sarah Saltzberg originated the role of Logainne Schwartzandgrubenieere on Broadway in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, in 2005.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical that will be presented this spring on the at The Presbyterian Church, 1458 Great Plain Avenue in Needham on the following dates:

Friday May 13, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 20, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

Marianne Lonati (director and choreographer) and Alan Rodi (musical director) will return for their third NCT production, having previously worked on Oliver! (2017) and The Little Mermaid (2018). Producers Heather Daley, Dan Henderson and Kathy Magni recently announced the following talented cast:

Lydia Bailey (Logainne)

Spencer Bernard-Kriegl (Barfee)

Vanessa Calantropo (Rona)

Dan Goldstone (Mitch)

Cara Guappone (Marcy)

Hubert Hwang (Chip)

Jeff Mitchell (Panch)

Nate Parkman (Leaf)

Elle Sciore (Olive)

This production is geared to older teens and adults. For ticketing and NCT's COVID-19 policy, please see www.needhamtheatre.org.

NCT will produce Shrek the musical in November, returning to the Newman stage for the first time in three years.