Cast
Philippe Arroyo
Chip Tolentino
Philippe Arroyo
(Chip Tolentino)
is a proud alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University, who is thrilled to return to the Bee!! Broadway/Theatre credits include: & Juliet (Francois Dubois), Kennedy Center’s 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip), Disney’s Aladdin National Tour (Omar), The York Theatre’s Penelope (Telemachus), Joe Iconis’ Punk Rock Girl (Dudley), The Karate Kid Musical (Freddie), Into the Woods First National Tour (Jack), Pittsburgh Public Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), TUTS' In the Heights (Sonny). TV credits: “Uncoupled” on Netflix, “Evil” on CBS, “Helpsters” on Apple Plus, and “Truth Slash Fiction!
Autumn Best
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre
Autumn Best
(Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre)
Autumn Best is an NYC-based actor, originally from Utah, who is best known for the Netflix feature film Woman of The Hour (2024). She also appeared as Mildred in The CW series “4400” and is anticipating the premiere of her coming-of-age film Be Right Back in 2026. Autumn is also an aspiring screenwriter & musician. As an actress with a limb difference, she is a passionate advocate for creatives with disabilities. She is represented by Paradigm and SAKS&.
Leana Rae Concepcion
Marcy Park
Leana Rae Concepcion
(Marcy Park)
was an original cast member of the Tony Award winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway, Off-Broadway & will appear in the upcoming film. Her other credits include the Kennedy Center production of Spelling Bee, Joanne in Rent at the Paper Mill Playhouse, and Katie in the world premiere of Rattlesnake Kate at DCPA.
Justin Cooley
Leaf Coneybear
Justin Cooley
(Leaf Coneybear)
was nominated for Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lortel and Antony awards and received an AEA Clarence Derwent Award, a Theatre World Award and the Clive Barnes Award in recognition of his performance as Seth in the original Broadway company of Kimberly Akimbo. He is stoked to be hitting the stage again in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Lilli Cooper
Rona Lisa Peretti
Lilli Cooper
(Rona Lisa Peretti)
Broadway: The Cottage, POTUS, Tootsie (TONY® Nomination), Spongebob Squarepants, Wicked (Elphaba), and Spring Awakening (original Broadway cast). NYCC Encores!: Oliver, Mack & Mabel, and Titanic. Lilli plays Doc on Apple TV’s “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,” and voices Velvette on Prime’s “Hazbin Hotel.” Coming up, she can be seen starring in the new feature film “Sheepdog” and alongside Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti in Jesse Eisenberg’s newest film. A proud LAG and Vassar alum, and most gratefully, Bodie and Desi’s mom. @lilcoopz
Jason Kravits
Douglas Panch
Jason Kravits
(Douglas Panch)
has appeared on stages and screens, large and small, for over 35 years. Recent TV/Film credits include “Only Murders in the Building,” A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, “Halston,” “The Undoing,” and as “Sneezy” in Disney’s Snow White. Broadway: The Drowsy Chaperone, Sly Fox, and Relatively Speaking. He most recently appeared alongside John Turturro and Elizabeth Marvel in the New Group’s production of Sabbath’s Theater. For the last 10 years, Jason has been performing his completely improvised cabaret, Off the Top, to sold-out crowds around the world, including London, Edinburgh, and regularly in NYC at Joe’s Pub and Birdland.
Matt Manuel
Mitch Mahoney
Matt Manuel
(Mitch Mahoney)
Broadway: Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations (David Ruffin). National Tours: Girl from the North Country (Joe Scott), Motown the Musical (Marvin Gaye), May We All (Joe). TV: “Only Murders in the Building”. Grateful to family and friends for their endless love and support. This performance is dedicated to the memory of dear friend and fellow artist Kaleb Kreidler, whose light and laughter continue to inspire every step I take on stage. IG: @mattmanuelmusic
Kevin McHale
William Barfée
Kevin McHale
(William Barfée)
is a Grammy-nominated, SAG Award-winning actor best known for playing Artie Abrams on “Glee.” He has appeared in multiple TV shows including “The Office,” “When We Rise,” and “American Horror Stories.” As a singer, he released his debut EP in 2019. Kevin made his stage debut in the Kennedy Center’s revival of Spelling Bee in 2024 and his London debut in 2025 in Sondheim’s The Frogs. He currently co-hosts the hit iHeart podcast And That’s What You Really Missed with “Glee” co-star Jenna Ushkowitz.
Jasmine Amy Rogers
Olive Ostrovsky
Jasmine Amy Rogers
(Olive Ostrovsky)
earned a Tony Award® nomination for her Broadway debut as the titular role in BOOP! THE MUSICAL, and garnered “a star is born” reviews. She received Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards for her portrayal, as well as Drama League and Chita Rivera nominations. Rogers played Anita in the Pasadena Playhouse production of JELLY’S LAST JAM, Gretchen Wieners in the National Tour of MEAN GIRLS, Melody Green in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of THE WANDERER and in the world premiere of BECOMING NANCY at the Alliance Theatre. TV includes “EVIL”. She was a Jimmy Awards’ finalist and studied musical theatre at the Manhattan School of Music.
Brandon L. Armstrong
Understudy
Brandon L. Armstrong
(Understudy)
Shout out to all my loved ones and a special thank you to my wonderful DGRW team! I hope you all enjoy the show and leave with a little more love in your hearts and not just a feeling of “floccinaucinihilipilification”!
Jahbril Cook
Understudy
Jahbril Cook
(Understudy)
Jahbril is thrilled to be joining this incredible cast. Past credits include Spin (Disney), A Week Away (Netflix), and a number of national commercials. He would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support, his reps, and also bees for the essential, tireless work they do.
Cecilia Snow
Understudy
Cecilia Snow
(Understudy)
Cecilia Snow is thrilled to be making her Off-Broadway debut in Spelling Bee! Credits include Six (Alt/DC), A Christmas Story (Miss Shields), SFANW (Woman 1), and The Bodyguard (Nicki). Many thanks to the creative team, Pantera/Murphy, Zackary, and Lucille. Dedicated to theatre nerds everywhere! www.ceciliasnow.com Jer. 23:11
Emily N. Rudolph
Understudy
Emily N. Rudolph
(Understudy)
The word is “BLESSED,” “ECSTATIC,” “HUMBLED.” Off-Broadway debut!!! :) NY-based Seattle native. Syracuse BFA. Recent Credits: “Law and Order,” “FBI: Most Wanted;” Nat’l Tours: Annie, ACS. Huge thanks to the casting/creative team! Endless gratitude to my family & friends, for everything ♥ Mama, Mama, Mama, I love you! @emmy_rudolph
#SpellingBeeNYC
340 W 50th St, New York, NY (Map)