The Crossword Show Matinee (13+)

December 7, 2025
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2:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Planet Word Museum

About The Event

The Crossword Show returns to Planet Word on Sunday December 7 for a live performance of “Puzzle #6: In A Nutshell.” Please note: this matinee will be a clean show, with content appropriate for ages 13+.

Host Zach Sherwin (Crazy Ex-GirlfriendEpic Rap Battles of History) presides as two guest comedians solve a crossword puzzle live onstage, with everything displayed on a screen so the audience can follow along. As the guest solvers decipher the clues, Zach takes the show down rabbit holes of comedy, music, wordplay, and trivia, all inspired by the answer words, and everything ties together at the end for a grand finale that’s as satisfying as it is mind-blowing. You don’t need any crossword expertise to be dazzled by this joyful, nerdy, one-of-a-kind experience! Please note this matinee will be a clean performance with content appropriate for ages 13 and up.

For more information and to purchase a ticket, visit planetwordmuseum.org/events/the-crossword-show-matinee-13.

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