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Alexander Ebert is an award winning singer, songwriter, composer and front man of the popular folk-rock band Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros (and formerly of Ima Robot). In 2014, he won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score to J.C. Chandor's film All Is Lost starring Robert Redford. He followed that up by scoring Chandor's next film A Most Violent Year. Additionally, he scored the Oscar winning Disney animated short Feast. Ebert was born in Los Angeles in 1978 and currently resides in New Orleans, LA. In 2011, he released his first solo album as Alexander. After the success of the band's 4th studio album, PersonA; Alex Ebert has recently released 'Broken Record'. This is the first song off his latest solo project.

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alex EbertSpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

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Photos: Newtown Arts Company's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Zlock Performing Arts Center Photo
Photos: Newtown Arts Company's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Zlock Performing Arts Center

Check out photos from Newtown Arts Company's production of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL here!
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Swims Into Newtown In August Photo
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Swims Into Newtown In August

Newtown Arts Company will present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL from August 15-18 at the Zlock Performing Arts Center at Bucks County Community College.
Review: SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION at Red Curtain Theatre Photo
Review: SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION at Red Curtain Theatre

There was laughter, there was singing, and each show had a special guest bringing the news about the impending doom. Fun was had by all. 
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Slow Burn Theatre Photo
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Slow Burn Theatre

The 2023/2024 Slow Burn Theatre Company Season culminates with the bold, original musical The SpongeBob Musical Saturday, June 8 through Sunday, June 23. 
Roxy Regional School of the Arts to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION Photo
Roxy Regional School of the Arts to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION

“Rediscover Friendship” with the family-friendly theatrical sensation The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, opening at the Roxy Regional Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: Youth Edition to Open at The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Photo
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: Youth Edition to Open at The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati This Weekend

Don't miss the opening of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition this weekend at the Taft Theatre. Get ready for a fun-filled show that will run until October 23. Find out more details here.
GUYS AND DOLLS, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for Drury Lane Theatre 2024-2025 Seaso Photo
GUYS AND DOLLS, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for Drury Lane Theatre 2024-2025 Season

Drury Lane Theatre has just announced their highly anticipated 2024-2025 season, featuring beloved musicals like Guys and Dolls, The Little Mermaid, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting lineup of live performances!
Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto Will Lend His Voice to The Children's Theatre Of Cincinna Photo
Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto Will Lend His Voice to The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Cincinnati Reds First Baseman Joey Votto will lend his voice to the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's upcoming production of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION to Open The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's 2 Photo
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION to Open The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's 23-24 MainStage Season

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's 23-24 MainStage Season opens with THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION at the Taft Theatre October 14-23, 2023.
Save Up To 52% on SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL in London Photo
Save Up To 52% on SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL in London

Tickets from just £18 for The SpongeBob Musical! Who Lives In A Pineapple Under The Sea And Has Become The Hottest Star On Broadway? Spongebob Squarepants! 
Save Up To 53% on THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Southbank Centre Photo
Save Up To 53% on THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Southbank Centre

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world! 
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to the Herberger Theater Center This Month Photo
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to the Herberger Theater Center This Month

Get ready to dive into a breathtaking underwater adventure as Valley Youth Theatre proudly presents The SpongeBob Musical, opening Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix.
Divina de Campo, Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson Lead THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the S Photo
Divina de Campo, Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson Lead THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Southbank Centre This Summer

The cast has been announced for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL’s London run at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The production will star Divina de Campo as Plankton with Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson alternating the role of Squidward.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Photo
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

All new photos have been released from the UK tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! Check out the photos here!
Palo Alto Players Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Photo
Palo Alto Players Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Vibrant sets and costumes. Eclectic music by today’s top artists. An erupting underwater volcano. A brilliant talking squirrel from Texas. And an ever-optimistic walking, talking, singing, and dancing yellow sea sponge. THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL checks every box one wants in a Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Best Musical award winner!
Tom Read Wilson Will Star as Squidward in THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL UK Tour Photo
Tom Read Wilson Will Star as Squidward in THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL UK Tour

Television star Tom Read Wilson will star as Squidward in the UK Premiere of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, joining the previously announced Divina de Campo as Plankton.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

All new photos have been released from inside the rehearsal room for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! Check out the photos here!
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL And More Announced For The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati 202 Photo
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL And More Announced For The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati 2023-24 Season

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) brings an exciting 23-24 Season full of adventure, discovery, and transformation to the Taft Theatre stage. 
Video: Sneak Peek at SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL on UK Tour Photo
Video: Sneak Peek at SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL on UK Tour

The upcoming UK tour of The Spongebob Musical has released an all new sneak peek video featuring members of the cast! The video, which features the show's opening song, 'Bikini Bottom Day', includes Lewis Cornay as SpongeBob, Irfan Damani as Patrick and Chrissie Bhima as Sandy.
Gareth Gates and Divina De Campo Will Lead the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Photo
Gareth Gates and Divina De Campo Will Lead the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Gareth Gates and Divina de Campo will star in the UK Premiere of the Tony Award nominated, award-winning THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL which opens at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton* on Wednesday 5 April 2023.
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How many shows has Alex Ebert written?

Alex Ebert has written 1 shows including The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).

What awards has Alex Ebert been nominated for?

and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.

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