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SpongeBob SquarePants 2017

Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 5+
Opened: December 4, 2017
Closing: September 16, 2018

SpongeBob SquarePants - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and a Tony Award-winning design team. One of the world's most beloved characters. Turn them loose on Broadway and what do you get? The musical The New York Times declares, "BRILLIANT!"

"Wonders pour from the stage in a ravishing stream of color and invention" (Time Out New York) as Broadway's best creative minds reimagine and bring to life the beloved Nickelodeon series with humor, heart and pure theatricality in "a party for the eyes and ears" (Daily Beast). Be there when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe - until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. The New York Times hails Ethan Slater's performance as our uber-absorbent champion, "a once-in- a-lifetime match of actor and character." Get ready to explore the depths of theatrical innovation in SpongeBob SquarePants, a "Broadway Extravaganza" (The New Yorker), where the power of optimism really can save the world.


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I knew little about ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ when I went to the new musical version. It was a handicap.
6 / 10

I can tell you this: Much impressive design and engineering work has gone into this $20 million production, which has been guided with an eye for childlike delight by Landau, in concert with Zinn, who designed the exuberant neon-colored sets and costumes, and Christopher Gattelli, who staged the dances - the tapping by the four-legged Squidward Q. Tentacles (Gavin Lee) and a school of sardines being a particular joy. And the athletic Slater, meantime, proves to be a totally winning SpongeBob, accomplishing the unusual trick of seeming to exist simultaneously in two dimensions and three. Blessedly, a decision was made not to outfit Slater like the cartoon character; the actor's uncanny physicalizing integrates both a distinct personality and a cartoon aesthetic.

Aisle Review: Under the Sea, with Squid
7 / 10

What, you might ask, does it signify when we start our discussion of a new musical by praising the sets and costumes? Well, just what you think it signifies. My guess is that SpongeBob SquarePants will be a favorite with its target audience, sending enchanted crowds pouring forth from the playhouse agog with delight and loaded down with show merchandise. Which, I suppose, is the goal of new Broadway musicals of this ilk. So everyone should be delighted, except for those who aren't.

Bid Now On 2 Tickets to SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Plus a Backstage Tour
by Stephi Wild - September 2, 2018


You and a guest will receive two tickets to SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical plus an exclusive backstage tour.

Bye, Bye, Bikini Bottom! SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Takes Final Broadway Bow Today
by Nicole Rosky - September 16, 2018


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical will conclude its Broadway engagement at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at West 47th Street) today, September 16, 2018, due to previously planned theatre renovations beginning mid-September.

Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: SPONGEBOB's Ethan Slater Gets Cookin' with Pineapple!
by Nicole Rosky - August 21, 2018


In Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch, come into Katie's kitchen with some of Broadway's brightest as they eat, drink and merrily mix it up. See your favorite stars out of their element as they whip up dishes inspired by their Broadway show. Watch what happens when these actors trade belting for baking!

Christina Sajous Will Take Over as 'Sandy Cheeks' in SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Later This Month
by Nicole Rosky - July 10, 2018


BroadwayWorld has just learned that SpongeBob SquarePants will get a new furry friend before the show takes its final Broadway bow. 

SPONGEBOB Will Close On Broadway This Fall
by Alan Henry - July 8, 2018


SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, the critically acclaimed, award-winning new musical will conclude its Broadway engagement at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at West 47th Street) on Sunday, September 16, 2018, due to previously planned theatre renovations beginning mid-September. Early in 2019, school and youth group licensing rights will be available, with professional licensing to follow. Additionally, a North American tour will begin fall 2019 (cities, venue engagements and casting to be announced at a later date). The production, which began previews on November 6, 2017, and opened on December 4, 2017, will have played 327 regular performances and 29 previews.

Bid Now on 2 VIP Tickets to SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS on Broadway Including an Exclusive Backstage Tour
by Stephi Wild - July 3, 2018


You and a guest will enjoy VIP house seats to SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway.

The Flaming Lips Release Their Tony-Nominated Track 'TOMORROW IS' From SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS the Musical
by Macon Prickett - June 15, 2018


Thirty-five years into one of rock's wildest, weirdest, and most wonderful legacies, The Flaming Lips enjoy yet another career first in 2018. Though The Tony Awardsmay be over, the multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning Oklahoma band are honored to have received their first-ever Tony® Award nomination in the category of 'Best Original Score' for their original composition  'Tomorrow Is' from SpongeBob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical.

VIDEO: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANT's Foley Artist Mike Dobson Entertained the Tony Awards Crowd
by Stage Tube - June 11, 2018


One of the unsung heroes of SpongeBob SquarePants' success on Broadway is the show's foley artist Mike Dobson. Providing whimsical sound effects to the zany action in Bikini Bottom, Dobson helps transport the audience at the Palace Theatre to the incredible world created by Tina Landau and her team.

VIDEO: Watch Tony Nominee Ethan Slater & the Cast of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Perform '(Just A) Simple Sponge' on THE VIEW!
by Macon Prickett - June 5, 2018


Watch Ethan Slater and the cast of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE MUSICAL bring it in a live performance of '(Just A) Simple Sponge' on The View! Check out the appearance below!

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Heads to Bikini Bottom with SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS' Juliane Godfrey!
by Nicole Rosky - June 1, 2018


In the episode below, Ben heads to Bikini Bottom to try out the Tony-nominated choreography from SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, with the help of Juliane Godfrey. Can you keep up?

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Tom Kitt
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2018


Watch below as Tom tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Tina Landau
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2018


Watch below as Tina tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Ethan Slater
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2018


Watch below as Ethan Slater tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

VIDEO: Hero Is His Middle Name! Watch the Cast of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Bring Bikini Bottom to TODAY SHOW
by Tori Hartshorn - May 4, 2018


Rounding out Today's Best of Broadway week, the 12 time Tony nominated cast of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE MUSICAL bring it in a live performance of HERO IS MY MIDDLE NAME. Check out the appearance below!

SPONGEBOB on Broadway Cast And Creative React To Their Tony Award Nominations
by Alan Henry - May 1, 2018


BroadwayWorld has been checking in with Tony Award nominees all morning! We caught up with the nominated cast and creative from SpongeBob Squarepants on Broadway to get their first reactions at being up for Tony Awards this season.

VIDEO: The Cast of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Parodies ANNIE at Easter Bonnet Competition
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2018


At the 32nd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition last week, the cast of SpongeBob SquarePants performed a rendition of Annie's 'NYC' led by Spongebob himself, Ethan Slater, as the perky red-headed orphan. Watch the performance below!

VIDEO: He's a Contender and More! Watch Ethan Slater Record '(Just A) Simple Sponge' from SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
by Nicole Rosky - April 19, 2018


No, he's not a simple Sponge! Watch below as Ethan Slater, who plays the title character in SpongeBob Squarepants on Broadway, records his Act 1 anthem, '(Just A) Simple Sponge.'

'Broadwaysted' Welcomes Broadway Power Couple, GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE's Lauren Worsham and SPONGEBOB's Kyle Jarrow
by Broadwaysted - April 12, 2018


On this episode we are having the 'Best Day Ever' because we're sitting down with one of Broadway's Power Couples: the incredibly talented, Tony-nominated Lauren Worsham and the Bookwriter of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS on Broadway, Kyle Jarrow!

SpongeBob SquarePants History

Other Productions of SpongeBob SquarePants

2016   Chicago World Premiere Chicago Production
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2017   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2023   West End
West End

SpongeBob SquarePants - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Costume Design David Zinn
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Ethan Slater
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Musical SpongeBob SquarePants
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Rob Hyman
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Yolanda Adams
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Steven Tyler
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Joe Perry
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Sara Bareilles
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Jonathan Coulton
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Alexander Ebert
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score The Flaming Lips
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Lady Antebellum
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Cyndi Lauper
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score John Legend
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Panic! at the Disco
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Plain White T's
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score They Might Be Giants
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score T.I.
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Domani
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Lil' C
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score David Bowie
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Brian Eno
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Tom Kenny
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Andy Paley
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Tom Kitt
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Ethan Slater
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Kyle Jarrow
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical David Zinn
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Tina Landau
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Gavin Lee
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical SpongeBob SquarePants
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Tom Kitt
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Peter Nigrini
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design for a Musical David Zinn
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Wig and Hair Charles G. LaPointe
2018 Drama Desk Awards The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography Christopher Gattelli
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Ethan Slater
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Kyle Jarrow
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Christopher Gattelli
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design David Zinn
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Tina Landau
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Gavin Lee
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Kevin Adams
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical SpongeBob SquarePants
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score Yolanda Adams
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Tom Kitt
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design David Zinn
2018 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Ethan Slater
2018 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Kyle Jarrow
2018 Tony Awards Best Choreography Christopher Gattelli
2018 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical David Zinn
2018 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Tina Landau
2018 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kevin Adams
2018 Tony Awards Best Musical SpongeBob SquarePants
2018 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Tom Kitt
2018 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Yolanda Adams
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Gavin Lee
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ethan Slater
2018 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical David Zinn
2018 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Walter Trarbach

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