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BIO

Mike Dobson is a foley artist, musician, and sound designer. Dobson designed and performed the live foley sound effects for the Spongebob Squarepants Broadway Musical (Tony nom) and Old Hats at Signature Theater. Dobson co-wrote Room 17B (Drama Desk nom) which ran at 59e59 in 2011. He attended The Hartt School (B.M.) and The New School (M.M.).

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Foley Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Percussion

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Mike DobsonSpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

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Photos: See Tituss Burgess and Jane Krakowski in Audible's CENTER OF THE YOUNIVERSE

Check out photos of Tituss Burgess and Jane Krakowski in Audible's Center of the YOUniverse!
Photo Exclusive: The Cast of 1776 Sings 'Carols for a Cure'

BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with members of the cast of  1776 as they laid down their vocal track of “This Little Light of Mine”. Check out exclusive photos from the sessions here!
Words From The Wings: Shawna Hamic of 1776 Talks Pre-Show Rituals, Backstage Must-Haves, and More!

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Shawna Hamic who plays “Richard Henry Lee” in 1776! She told us all about her pre-show rituals, backstage must-haves, and more!
UNKNOWN SOLDIER Original Cast Recording Out Now

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Unknown Soldier: Original Cast Recording – one of the final scores from the beloved late Obie Award-winning songwriter Michael Friedman – is available in digital and streaming formats today, Friday, September 24, which would have been Friedman’s 46th birthday.
UNKNOWN SOLIDER Original Cast Recording Set to be Released

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Unknown Soldier: Original Cast Recording – one of the final scores from the beloved late Obie Award-winning songwriter Michael Friedman – will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, September 24, the date that would have been Friedman’s 46th birthday.
BWW Review: LILLI COOPER Dispenses ALL THE FEELS at 54 Below

Many women, when they are 8 months pregnant are beginning to think about curtailing their strenuous work activities, concentrating on decorating a nursery, or buying baby clothes and supplies. Not Tony nominee, Lilli Cooper (Tootsie, Spongebob Squarepants, Spring Awakening, Wicked.) Her idea of “taking it easy” involves putting on a pretty dress, and heels, yet, and opening a show at 54 Below. That show, ALL THE FEELS is about this particular transformational moment in her life. Her show is about all the things she loves, which have now taken on new significance because shortly she will get to share them all with a brand new baby boy. After so many bittersweet shows about surviving the pandemic, it is a breath of fresh air to see a show that is so full of hope and joy.
VIDEO: Ethan Slater's EP 'Life is Weird' is Now Available; Listen to the Title Track!

Ethan Slater's new EP, Life Is Weird, now anywhere you stream music. All proceeds from the album go to Protect Native Elders and The National Bail Fund.
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes With THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL's Foley Artist, Mike Dobson!

It's the best day ever because we're getting a look behind the scenes of The Spongebob Musical's national tour thanks to the show's foley artist, Mike Dobson! Head to Bikini Bottom by checking out the video and seeing how Mike helps bring Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy, and more to life eight times a week!
Video: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Prepares to Take the Stage in Denver!

Get the scoop on The Spongebob Musical stopping at the Buell Theatre this March!
The North American Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is Coming to The Smith Center

The North American Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL will make its Las Vegas premiere at The Smith Center in Las Vegas Feb. 4-9. Tickets starting at $30 are on sale now and are available at TheSmithCenter.com, in-person at The Smith Center box office, or by calling 702.749.2000.
VIDEO: See Ethan Slater's Cover of '(Just a) Simple Sponge'

Ethan Slater just made everyone's holidays a little brighter! The Tony nominee, best known for playing SpongeBob SquarePants in The SpongeBob Musical, took to Instagram to post his cover of (Just a) Simple Sponge.
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think Of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL On Tour

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is currently on the road with engagements in Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto and more. Let's see what the critics have to say!
VIDEO: Get a Peek Behind the Curtain With the Touring Cast of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

The cast of The Spongebob Musical is giving fans a peek behind the curtain in an all new video.
State Theatre New Jersey Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

State Theatre New Jersey presents The SpongeBob Musical for four performances from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1. Based on the wildly popular kids' animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, The SpongeBob Musical features an original pop and rock-infused score by a legendary roster of Grammy Award-winning songwriters. Tickets range from $40-$98.
The North American Tour Of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is Coming To The Majestic Theatre

The North American Tour of the critically acclaimed, award-winning THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL will make its San Antonio premiere at the Majestic Theatre for four performances, January 24-26. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, November 8.
Thrasher-Horne Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

The North American Tour of the critically acclaimed, award-winning THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL will make its premiere at the Thrasher-Horne Center on May 9 & 10, 2020. 
VIDEO: Get a First Look at the Touring Cast of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL in Action

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is currently playing at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT, and will next travel to the Overture Center in Madison, WI prior to engagements in Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto and more. Get a first look at the cast in action in the all new video!
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL On Tour

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the national touring company of the critically acclaimed, award-winning THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL. THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is currently playing at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT, and will next travel to the Overture Center in Madison, WI prior to engagements in Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto and more.
First Look At The National Tour Of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL!

Get a first look at Nickelodeon's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL on tour!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Mike Dobson been nominated for?

Mike Dobson has been nominated for Best Sound Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for his work on SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.

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