Spongebob Squarepants
'SpongeBob' is simply a pleasure
New York Daily News
Why see Spongebob Squarepants?
Spongebob takes on Broadway
Don't miss this TWELVE-time Tony nominee on Broadway, must close September 16!
Following its well-received run in Chicago, the inhabitants of Bikini Bottom are live on Broadway! Co-conceived and directed by Steppenwolf Theatre's Tina Landau, an impressively starry roll call of musical artists have contributed to the score, including the late David Bowie, and The Flaming Lips and Cyndi Lauper! Join Spongebob, Patrick the Starfish and Squidward on a brand-new adventure for the stage, this psychedelic musical can not be missed!
Perfect for both adults and kids to enjoy, but be prepared to submerge yourself into the hallucinogenic world that is Bikini Bottom. Winner of a 2018 Tony Award for Scenic Design, this is Spongebob as you've never seen him before!
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
The story follows Spongebob on a quest to save Bikini Bottom from complete and utter destruction from mysterious forces from the world above. When chaos erupts, their lives hang in the very balance - all until an unlikely hero rises to the challenge to save the day - with a little help of his friends.
THE SPONGEBOB PHENOMENON
First premiering on Nickelodeon in 2009, the adventures of Spongebob is something of a global cultural icon for cartoon lovers of all ages. A combination of slapstick silliness and surreal flights of fancy made it a big hit in countless countries where it was syndicated Now celebrating its ninth season, Spongebob and co have also made the leap to the silver screen in two movies that featured appearances from David Hasselhoff and Antonio Banderas.
Key Information
Audience
We recommend that children be at least five years old to attend a performance of SpongeBob SquarePants. Children under the age of four are not permitted in the theatre.
Run Time
2 hours 20 minutes, including one intermission.
Dates
Finished Sep 16, 2018
Cast
Ethan Slater as SpongeBob Squarepants
Gavin Lee as Squidward Q. Tentacles
Christina Sajous as Sandy Cheeks
Danny Skinner as Patrick Star
Wesley Taylor as Sheldon Plankton
Brian Ray Norris as Eugene Krabs
Ensemble
Brandon Espinoza, Alex Gibson, Gaelen Gilliland, Juliane Godfrey, Kyle Matthew Hamilton, Curtis Holbrook, Stephanie Hsu, Jesse JP Johnson, L'ogan J'ones, Jai'len Josey, Kelvin Moon Loh, Lauralyn McClelland, Vasthy Mompoint, Oneika Phillips, Jona Rua, JC Schuster, Abby C. Smith, Robert Taylor Jr., Allan Washington, Brynn Williams, and Matt Wood.
Creative
Co-conceived & Directed by Tina Landau
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Supervision by Tom Kitt
Additional material contributed by David Bowie, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Lady Antebellum, John Legend, The Flaming Lips, Dirty Projectors, They Might Be Giants, Panic! at the Disco and T.I.
Awards
Tony Awards 2018 - Wins
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Tony Awards 2018 - Nominations
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Ethan Slater
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Gavin Lee
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Choreography
Best Orchestrations
Drama Desk Awards 2018 - Wins
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Ethan Slater
Outstanding Wig and Hair
Outstanding Director of a Musical - Tina Landau
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Gavin Lee
Outstanding Set Design for a Musical
Drama Desk Awards 2018 - Nominations
Outstanding musical
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Ethan Slater
Outstaning Featured Actor in a Musical - Gavin Lee
Outstanding Director of a Musical - Tina Landau
The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography - Christopher Gattelli
Outstanding Book of a Musical - Kyle Jarrow
Outstanding Orchestration - Tom Kitt
Outstanding Set Design for a Musical - David Zinn
Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical - David Zinn
Outstanding Projection Design - Peter Nigrini
Reviews
Our review
Magical, Outstanding, Delightful
How do you keep a generation captivated by their screens entertained and focused for two hours? You make sure the production is too good to look away! From the moment I walked into the Palace Theatre my inner child launched from within and was set free.
Nicola Quinn
Customer reviews
E. Kim.
Theater eye candy
The show storyline was cute and totally on cue. Tech theater aspects were the highlight! My teenage kids grew up with SpongeBob and they both loved it. Best money we have spent as a family in a long time. Get ready to laugh out loud! ... Read more
SG
Fantastic!
Both my 5 year old and I loved it- for different reasons. I was very hesitant to go b/c I don’t like the cartoon. However, the music was amazing and the talent was off the charts. It was colorful, fun and energizing. The dancing and set design were amazing. We had the best time. ... Read more
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