“Wicked” has been a huge hit in Chicago. Can its success be repeated? “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” hopes to do just that. “In Chicago, at least, “Spelling Bee” and “Wicked” have some notable similarities. Both musicals currently are successful — and profitable — on Broadway. Both share a New York-based producer in David Stone. Both will have open-ended, dedicated, sit-down Chicago productions (as distinct from mere stops on a tour) that hope to be around for years.”