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BIO

Ethan Slater is an American actor, singer, writer, and composer best known for his role as SpongeBob SquarePants in the musical of the same name, for which he received a Tony Award nomination for the Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical category. He also appeared as The Historian/Prince Herbert in the 2023 Broadway revival of Spamalot, and Lee Harvey Oswald/The Balladeer in the 2021 Classic Stage Company revival of Assassins.


Other credits include the World Premiere of SpongeBob in Chicago (BroadwayWorld Chicago Best Actor Award), and "Modell" in Diner at DTC (Dir. Kathleen Marshall); Off-Broadway: Baghdaddy (St. Luke's), PEMDAS (59e59), Claudio Quest (NYMF), What We Know (Teatro Circulo), Independents (FringeNYC); Film: "Lightning Bugs in a Jar" (Cannes 2015), "EVOL"; Web Series: "Redheads Anonymous", "New Mayor of New York". Ethan is a Vassar graduate and member of OYL. More at EthanSlater.com.
Slater will play Boq in the film adaptation of Wicked, with Part One scheduled for release in November 2024.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
The Historian

Prince Herbert

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Lee Harvey Oswald/The Balladeer

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
SpongeBob SquarePants

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival at St. Luke's Theater, 2017
Performer

[Chicago]
World Premiere Chicago Production, 2016
SpongeBob SquarePants

[Regional (US)]
Delaware Theatre Company World Premiere Production, 2015
Modell


Movies

Evol
[ 2016 ] Ronny Goldstein
The Man Behind the Camera
[ 2021 ] Gerald

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

Videos

News


WICKED Movie Surpasses $700 Million at Global Box Office

Wicked has passed $700 million at the global box office, with $460.6 million coming from domestic gross, and $240.4 million from international revenue.
Video: Inside the Thrillifying Sound of the WICKED Movie

In a new video, Wicked's sound mixer Simon Hayes takes viewers behind the scenes and inside the recording of the new film. Hayes offers details on microphones, live singing, and more.
WICKED Star Ariana Grande Talks Glinda's 'Pivotal' New Song And More

Wicked star Ariana Grande recently sat down with the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, to discuss her experiences creating Glinda for the big screen and what fans can expect from the next installment.
Explore Madame Morrible's Study at WICKED's Shiz University

Madame Morrible welcomes you to her study! In a new feature on the official Shiz University website, Wicked fans can explore and take a closer look at objects featured in Morrible's study where she trains Elphaba in the film. 
WICKED Movie Makes Record-Breaking $70 Million with Digital Release

Since its debut on digital platforms December 31, Wicked has made a whopping $70 million from audiences renting or purchasing the film outside of the theater.
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations

This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.
Video: John Powell Shares How He Approached WICKED Movie Score

In a new video, composer John Powell discusses his work on the Wicked film score. He shares his approach to Stephen Schwartz's existing musical material, writing new themes, and more. Watch the video now.
WICKED: FOR GOOD May Include Cut Scenes From Part One

In an interview at the Golden Globes, Wicked director Jon M. Chu revealed that some scenes, such as the friendship montage featuring Glinda, Elphaba, and a shirtless Fiyero, are being kept under wraps because they might show up in Wicked: For Good.
Video: Nikki Glaser Performs WICKED Parody 'Pope-ular' at the Golden Globes

As part of her hosting duties at the 82nd Golden Globes, Nikki Glaser took the stage to perform a short snippet of 'Pope-ular,' a parody mashup of Wicked and Conclave. Watch the clip here!
WICKED Movie Wins Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Popular, indeed! Jon M. Chu's movie musical has won the Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Other nominated films were Alien: Romulus, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Deadpool & Wolverine, Gladiator 2, Inside Out 2, Twisters, and The Wild Robot.
12 Things You Didn’t Know About the WICKED Movie

BroadwayWorld has put together 12 facts that we learned from the Wicked movie commentary by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo including cameos, Easter Eggs, and shots that offer insights into how the magical world of Oz came to the screen.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Full Met Gala Performance Unveiled

Last year, Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo took the stage at the Met Gala to perform a powerful rendition of When You Believe from The Prince of Egypt. Cara Delevingne has just released the full performance in an Instagram post to begin the new year. Watch it now!
Photos: WICKED Float Comes to Pasadena's Rose Parade

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment recently partnered with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses to bring the magic of Wicked to the 136th Rose Parade. Check out photos of the Wicked float here!
WICKED ya es la adaptación al cine de un musical de Broadway más taquillera de la historia

Según la publicación estadounidense Variety, WICKED ha sobrepasado en taquilla a MAMMA MIA! con 634 millones de dólares recaudados a nivel mundial, convirtiéndose así en la adaptación al cine de un musical de Broadway más taquillera de la historia.
WICKED Movie Now Available to Own or Rent on Digital

Ring in the New Year with Wicked! After setting the record for the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show, the musical adaptation is now available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent.
What to Watch on New Year's Eve - Sara Bareilles, Reneé Rapp, & More

Broadway fans can close the curtain on 2024 with some Broadway and music favorites! Countdown to midnight with names like Sara Bareilles, Sting, Reneé Rapp, and more. Additionally, the Wicked movie is now available to watch at home on digital.
Video: Exclusive Clip Reveals WICKED's Journey from Broadway to Big Screen

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to share an exclusive clip from the home release of Wicked, which sheds light on the origins of the film, from the Broadway musical to the big screen. Watch it now!
WICKED Officially Becomes Biggest Global Broadway Adaptation in History

According to Variety, the film adaptation of Wicked starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande has overtaken 2008's Mamma Mia! to become the highest-grossing movie adaptation of a Broadway show in global box office history.
Video: Shiz University Students Learn of Fiyero's Arrival in WICKED Deleted Scene

In a new Wicked deleted scene, we see The Shiz Gazette newspaper being passed around to Shiz students as they discover the exciting news of Fiyero's arrival, culminating in Galinda receiving the paper as seen in the final cut. Watch it now!
Roblox to Host WICKED-Themed New Year's Eve Party

On December 31st, Wicked fans can join other Roblox users in the Ozdust Ballroom for a Roblox first. Users are invited to celebrate a worldwide New Year’s Eve countdown with an EPIC 24-hour party. Put on your most swankified attire, come dance and conquer exciting new quests.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ethan Slater been in?

Ethan Slater has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Ethan Slater been in?

Ethan Slater has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ethan Slater been nominated for?

Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.

What awards has Ethan Slater won?

Ethan Slater has won several prestigious awards, including Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his performance in SpongeBob SquarePants. He also received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical honor from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards, both for SpongeBob SquarePants. Additionally, he was recognized with the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for his role in SpongeBob SquarePants.

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