Leana Rae Concepcion

“Yesterday is done. See the pretty countryside.” • I’ve never been a poetic person so I don’t really have the words to properly express how much this show and these people mean to me… so here goes nothing… Someone once told me you should take a job if it checks at least 2/3 of these boxes: 1. If it’ll fulfill you artistically 2. If you’ll make money 3. If you’re excited by the people you would be working with. They also said, a job that checks all of these boxes are few and far between so when they do come your way, don’t take a second of it for granted. Merrily was that one in a million show that checked all of those boxes and so much more. Which feels like that shouldn’t be possible and somehow it just… was. And on top of that it was my Broadway Debut. I have an insanely long laundry list of why Merrily is the best thing that ever could’ve happened, so here are the highlights: ❤️There is truly no greater sight than looking out into the house at the Hudson and seeing hundreds of smiling faces who knew, from the second the downbeat our overture started, just how special this show was. ❤️Working in a building where half-hour just simply isn’t enough time to have proper hangs. ❤️A crew that made me want to quit acting so I could join IATSE and never leave them ❤️A group of people who never tried to dim my love for the thing I love most in this world. Who always encouraged me to live as loudly and happily as I could. ❤️Getting to hear our overture and score played by the best band on Broadway ❤️Friends that I believe will last a lifetime. Friends who make you question what it is you did right in this world to deserve them • I wish Merrily could’ve ran forever but I’m happy it ended the way it did: on a high, with a building full of people who still looked forward to coming to work everyday. I think it’s a beautiful reminder that all things, no matter how good they are, come to an end. And while the loss feels unbearable currently, I’m excited for what’s to come. And I am forever grateful to have been a part of it🫶🏼

Illegally sitting on top of a banquet singing “New York, New York” at the top of our lungs… is the only way to end the night

one last love letter.. for now… • tuesday night was the greatest night of my life. hands down. i am still struggling to find the words to accurately describe how it felt in that present moment and even how I’m feeling now. but I do know this: i have been blessed with the most loving and supportive community. i am held and lifted up by, what I know, are the greatest people in this whole goddamn galaxy. if I’ve ever questioned the importance of community in the past, i will never do so again as long as i live. i will never be able to thank you all enough. i will never be able to express how much i truly love each and every one of you. there is nothing better than being able to be your most authentic, most pure, most vulnerable self, but, the greatest gift is allowing yourself to do so in front of the people you love most. so thank you. thank you for being there..for a l w a y s being there. thank you for laughing. thank you for smiling. and most importantly, thank you for loving me. • 🎥 thank you @chazzyphantom for capturing this. i will cherish this moment in particular forever. 📷 by @rebeccajmichelson

Her word is....iconic🏆 ㅤ An all new subway to stagedoor with @spellingbeenyc 's very own Leana Rae Concepcion is out now, only on the ATS YT channel💛✨ ㅤ #SpellingBeeNYC #leanaraeconcepcion #merrilywerollalong #theatre

Outstanding Revival at the @lortelawards 🐝 i certainly will never take for granted how special this show and this particular group of people are. Thank God for joy and laughter. And thank you, William Finn, for giving us the greatest reason to feel and do just that. • we also played our last performance as an original company last night. It’s bittersweet, but also a beautiful reminder that things are allowed to exist just as they were for a short while. I will cherish these last six months. Team Bee f-o-r-e-v-e-r💛

Fundraising (noun): the organized activity of raising funds, as for an institution. Our friends at @spellingbeenyc are going above and 🐝-yond this #RedBuckets season! Through next Sunday, April 26, they're offering exclusive merchandise, post-show photo ops and more.

@leanarae said it best, and this cast is e-x-c-e-p-t-i-o-n-a-l🐝 #spellingbee #broadway #nyc #shadowboxsecrets #musicaltheatre

INTRODUCING “Bee-Grams” for @broadwaycares ! As part of @spellingbeenyc ’s spring fundraising campaign we are now accepting requests for custom videos from our cast members to YOU! Whether it’s your birthday or someone else’s or want us to say hello or have a question… Now’s your chance!!! Request a “Bee-Gram!” ✨Head to the link in a cast members bio to submit your request today!✨ You have until April 26th, 2026 to get your very own personalized video message! DIRECT DONATION TO BCEFA REQUIRED THROUGH THE SPELLING BEE FUNDRAISING LINK! ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO BROADWAY CARES! @jasmine_amy_r @kevinmchale @justin.cooley @lilcoopz @philippearroyo @leanarae @itsautumnbest @mattmanuelmusic @jasonkravits @emmy_rudolph @ceciliaevelyne @louiecinema @jahbrilcook @demariusr_copes @vanessamagula

So proud of you @carlyheitner . From the basement of 54 below singing Christmas songs to YOUR FACE ON A BILLBOARD IN TIMES SQUARE!!!!!! You are unstoppable and I am forever proud of you! @ourtimeinfluence @picnicplaylist 📷: @gabriellaspiegel

@leanarae & @kevinmchale are on the picnic blanket today to chat all things @spellingbeenyc 🐝🧺🎶

That is correct! 🐝 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has extended Off-Broadway for the second time, now running into September 2026.

Bobby D is the fucking shit!!!!!!!!