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THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE is Now Streaming on Paramount Plus!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 14, 2021

Want to stream The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!? Find out how. The cast includes Ethan Slater as SpongeBob SquarePants, Gavin Lee as Squidward Q. Tentacles, Danny Skinner as Patrick Star, Brian Ray Norris as Eugene Krabs, Wesley Taylor as Sheldon Plankton, Christina Sajous as Sandy Cheeks and Tom Kenny as 'Patchy the Pirate.'

Justin Bieber Set as Headline Performer at NICKELODEON KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 17, 2021

Hosted by actor, comedian and Saturday Night Live legend Kenan Thompson, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021 will air live on Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Nickelodeon Celebrates NICKMAS with Over 100 Hours of Seasonal Content
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 12, 2020

It's beginning to look a lot like 'Nickmas'! Nickelodeon is welcoming in the holiday with over 100 hours of seasonal content, featuring 21 holly jolly premieres of its live-action, animation and preschool series beginning Thursday, Nov. 19.

Nickelodeon and Time Announce Top 20 Finalists for First-Ever Kid of the Year Honor
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 2, 2020

Nickelodeon, TIME and TIME for Kids today announced the top 20 finalists for the first-ever Kid of the Year honor, a multiplatform initiative recognizing extraordinary young leaders who are making a positive impact in their communities.

BWW Interview: Ethan Slater & Tom Kenny Chat About THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL on DVD
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 21, 2020

'The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!' is coming to DVD on November 3rd!

Keke Palmer Will Host NICK NEWS: KIDS PICK THE PRESIDENT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 20, 2020

Nickelodeon is letting kids' voices be heard this election season with the return of its bellwether 'Kids' Vote' poll and a brand-new Nick News: Kids Pick the President special hosted by entertainment powerhouse Keke Palmer.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE Available on DVD Nov. 3
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 29, 2020

SpongeBob SquarePants and all of Bikini Bottom bring a party full of heart and humor in The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!, arriving on DVD November 3, 2020 from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment.

Nickelodeon Ups Order for Two New Remotely Produced Hit Shows
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 27, 2020

Nickelodeon has ordered an additional six episodes of its remotely produced talk show Group Chat and seven episodes of its game show Nickelodeon's Unfiltered.

Nickelodeon's NICK NEWS Returns with Special Hosted by Alicia Keys
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 23, 2020

Nickelodeon's heralded Nick News marks its return with a special hour-long presentation--Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, premiering Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).

Nickelodeon Announces New Shows GROUP CHAT: THE SHOW and GAME FACE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 6, 2020

Nickelodeon is challenging the medium with two brand-new virtually interactive greenlights premiering this summer--Group Chat: The Show and Game Face (working titles).

Nickelodeon and Time Unveil Partnership for First-Ever 'Kid of the Year' Honor
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 24, 2020

Nickelodeon, TIME and TIME For Kids are joining forces for the first-ever Kid of the Year honor, a year-long multiplatform initiative that will include a TV special simulcast on Nick and the CBS Television Network, and hosted by Trevor Noah (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). The December hour-long special will recognize five extraordinary young leaders who are making a positive impact in their communities and name TIME Kid of the Year, who will also be featured in companion stories in TIME and TIME For Kids. The Kid of the Year partnership will also include the opportunity for all the honorees to serve as kid reporters for TIME For Kids with exclusive access to Nickelodeon events throughout the year. Details on the nomination and submission process for Kid of the Year will be announced at a later date.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE to Air on Nickelodeon Dec 7
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2019

Nickelodeon today announced that following a critically lauded run on Broadway, The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!, which reunites members of the original award-winning Broadway company, will simulcast on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT) across Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons. Joining the cast is veteran SpongeBob SquarePants voice actor Tom Kenny as 'Patchy the Pirate,' performing the original Sara Bareilles song 'Poor Pirates.' The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage! was filmed for television in front of a live theater audience, capturing all-new depths of theatrical innovation, where the power of optimism really can save the world.

TOP ELF Premieres on Nickelodeon Next Friday
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 18, 2019

Nickelodeon is celebrating the holidays with a new competition series, Top Elf, premiering Friday, Nov. 29, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Across five one-hour episodes, seven kid 'Elf-testants' with extraordinary building and design skills compete in festive challenges to become Santa's 'Top Elf' and have their wish lists granted - not for themselves, but for good causes in their hometowns. Top Elf airs Fridays at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, with the season finale airing Saturday, Dec. 21, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Breaking: Ethan Slater, Gavin Lee & More Will Reunite to Film SPONGEBOB for Nickelodeon
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 17, 2019

Following a critically lauded run on Broadway, members of the original award-winning Broadway company of The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage! will reunite to film the show for television in front of a live theater audience. The live television production will capture all-new depths of theatrical innovation where the power of optimism really can save the world. The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage! will air on Nickelodeon this December.

Nickelodeon Sets Premiere Date for New Family Music Competition
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 2, 2019

Nickelodeon has set the premiere date for its brand-new music competition series, America's Most Musical Family: Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). 30 talented family bands performing in all genres take center stage in front of celebrity judges Grammy Award-winning global superstar Ciara, digital media sensation David Dobrik, pop icon and Broadway star Debbie Gibson and show host, singer and television personality Nick Lachey to compete for a recording contract with Republic Records and the chance to win a $250,000 cash prize in partnership with Capri Sun 100% Juice.

Nickelodeon Greenlights Unscripted Holiday Series TOP ELF, Orders THE SUBSTITUTE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 29, 2019

Nickelodeon has greenlit a new high-stakes competition series, Top Elf, and ordered a full series pickup of The Substitute, it was announced today by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content. Top Elf, which begins production in September on five one-hour episodes, features kid contestants with extraordinary building and design skills competing for the coveted title of Top Elf.

Ciara, David Dobrik, Debbie Gibson and Nick Lachey Join AMERICA'S MOST MUSICAL FAMILY on Nickelodeon
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 25, 2019

Nickelodeon sets the stage with an all-star celebrity lineup for the network's new music competition show, America's Most Musical Family. Grammy Award-winning global superstar Ciara, who is an executive producer, digital media sensation David Dobrik and singer-songwriter, record producer and actress Debbie Gibson will serve as series judges alongside host Nick Lachey, as 30 talented families compete for a recording contract with Republic Records and a $250,000 cash prize.

BWW Interview: Clarke Peters, Creator of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE, Talks About the Production at ERT, Louis Jordan and Whether LA Will Ever Become A "Theatre City"
by Ilana Lifshitz - May 22, 2017

Actor/singer/writer/director Clarke Peters first debuted FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE in the United Kingdom in 1990. Two years later it premiered on Broadway and ran for 445 performances. Over the last several years, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE has been produced across the United States and the United Kingdom. On May 19, a refreshed version of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE premiered at the Ebony Repertory Theatre in Los Angeles. I caught up with Peters to talk about the production, Louis Jordan and whether LA will ever become a "theatre city."

West End CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Sets Closing; Broadway Next?
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 23, 2016

The award-winning West End production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, continues to capture the imagination of audiences as it enters its fourth and final year at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

West End's CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Plays Special Relaxed Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2016

The award-winning West End production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, mounts a special relaxed performance at 6pm tonight 19 January 2016.