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|Name = ''The SpongeBob Musical''<br />''The Broadway Musical for Everyone''
  
|Name = ''The SpongeBob Musical''<br />''The Broadway Musical for Everyone''
 
|Image = Spongebob-logo-2.png
  
|Image = Spongebob-logo-2.png
 
|Location = Chicago ({{Time|June 7}}, {{Time|2016}})<br />New York ({{Time|November 6}}, {{Time|2017}})
  
|Location = Chicago ({{Time|June 7}}, {{Time|2016}})<br />New York ({{Time|November 6}}, {{Time|2017}})
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|Date = Chicago - {{Time|2016}}
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|Date = Chicago - {{Time|2016}}<br>New York - {{Time|2017}} - {{Time|2018}}<br>Nickelodeon and YTV - {{Time|December 7}}, {{Time|2019}}
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New York - {{Time|2017}} - {{Time|2018}}<br>
  
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Nickelodeon - {{Time|2019}}
  
 
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'''''The SpongeBob Musical''''', known as '''''SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway/NEW Musical''''' during its run on Broadway, is a musical stage production based on the [[SpongeBob SquarePants (series)|series of the same name]] and the second SpongeBob musical show after ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Could Fly]].''
  
'''''The SpongeBob Musical''''', known as '''''SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway/NEW Musical''''' during its run on Broadway, is a musical stage production based on the [[SpongeBob SquarePants (series)|series of the same name]] and the second SpongeBob musical show after ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Could Fly]].''
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It premiered on {{Time|June 7}}, {{Time|2016}} and ran through {{Time|July 10}} at Chicago's Oriental Theatre. After that, it premiered on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. Previews began on {{Time|November 6}}, {{Time|2017}} and opening night was on {{Time|December 4}}. The Broadway run of the show ended on {{Time|September 16}}, {{Time|2018}}  The book is by Kyle Jarrow, with songs by various artists, and the Broadway production was co-conceived and directed by Tina Landau and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.
  
It premiered on {{Time|June 7}}, {{Time|2016}} and ran through {{Time|July 10}} at Chicago's Oriental Theatre. After that, it premiered on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. Previews began on {{Time|November 6}}, {{Time|2017}} and opening night was on {{Time|December 4}}. The Broadway run of the show ended on {{Time|September 16}}, {{Time|2018}}  The book is by Kyle Jarrow, with songs by various artists, and the Broadway production was co-conceived and directed by Tina Landau and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.
   
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On {{Time|October 17}}, {{Time|2019}}, it was announced that The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical would premiere on [[Nickelodeon]] under the name '''''The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!''''' sometime in {{Time|December}}. On {{Time|November 19}}, 2019, it was announced The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical will air on Nickelodeon on {{Time|December 7}}, 2019 while being simulcast on [[Nicktoons]], TeenNick, and Nick Jr.
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On {{Time|October 17}}, {{Time|2019}}, it was announced that The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical would premiere on [[Nickelodeon]] under the name '''''[[The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!]]''''' sometime in December. On {{Time|November 19}}, 2019, it was announced that ''The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!'' would premiere on Nickelodeon on {{Time|December 7}}, 2019. ''The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical'' also aired on {{W|YTV (TV channel)|YTV}} in Canada on December 7, 2019, and premiered in Australia and New Zealand on December 28, 2019.
   
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==Plot==
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==Prologue==
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Before the show begins, a pirate sits down on part of the stage as the audience is taking their seats. The pirate is revealed to be SpongeBob's number-one fan, {{Link|Patchy}}, who has traveled from [[Encino]], California to catch the premiere of SpongeBob's musical. Two actors dressed as security guards appear and tell Patchy to leave the stage, as the show is about to begin. Patchy objects, but the guards lead him out of the theater as Patchy claims that he is a victim of pirate discrimination sings the protest song "Yo Ho, We Won't Go." One of the security guards apologizes for the interruption, then tells the audience to enjoy the show.
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Before the show begins, a pirate sits down on part of the stage as the audience is taking their seats. The pirate is revealed to be SpongeBob's number one fan, {{Link|Patchy}}, who has traveled from [[Encino]], California to catch the premiere of SpongeBob's musical. Two actors dressed as security guards appear and tell Patchy to leave the stage, as the show is about to begin. Patchy objects, but the guards lead him out of the theater as Patchy claims that he is a victim of pirate discrimination sings the protest song "Yo Ho, We Won't Go." One of the security guards apologizes for the interruption, then tells the audience to enjoy the show. (NOTE: This prologue is replaced by an animated prologue in the television special.)
   
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Act I
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==Act I==
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SpongeBob SquarePants awakens and welcomes the day with his pet snail, Gary ("Bikini Bottom Day"). He greets various friends in his hometown of Bikini Bottom including his best friend Patrick, his neighbor Squidward, and his other best friend Sandy Cheeks as he walks to The Krusty Krab. At work, his boss Mr. Krabs tells his daughter Pearl that she will manage the restaurant one day. With Pearl uninterested, SpongeBob hints his desire of being the manager. Mr. Krabs laughs at the idea, telling SpongeBob he is "just a simple sponge"("Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 1)"). Then, a violent tremor suddenly rocks the entire town.
   
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A news report reveals that the tremor was caused by Mount Humongous, a nearby {{W|Submarine volcano}} that will soon erupt ("No Control"). SpongeBob cheers up an upset Patrick by reiterating that they are best friends forever ("BFF"). With the town in a panic over the impending doom, married villains Plankton and Karen try to convince the citizens to enter an escape pod that ensures safety. But, the two have a secret scheme planned as they will hypnotize the citizens in the pod into liking the chum that they serve at their restaurant, the Chum Bucket ("When the Going Gets Tough"). The townspeople, unknowingly, support this idea and decide to hold a last-minute music concert to raise money. Squidward's idea of his one-man show is immediately shut down. Instead, Pearl suggests that the famous rock band, the Electric Skates, play at the concert. Everyone agrees and Squidward is named manager of the event.
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SpongeBob SquarePants awakens and welcomes the day with his pet snail, Gary ("Bikini Bottom Day"). He greets various friends in his hometown of Bikini Bottom— including his best friend Patrick, his neighbor Squidward, and his friend Sandy Cheeks — as he walks to the Krusty Krab restaurant. At work, his boss Mr. Krabs tells his daughter Pearl that she will manage the restaurant one day. With Pearl uninterested, SpongeBob hints his desire of being the manager. Mr. Krabs laughs at the idea, telling SpongeBob he is "just a simple sponge"("Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 1)"). Then, a violent tremor suddenly rocks the entire town.
  
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A news report reveals that the tremor was caused by a nearby Mount Humongous, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcano volcano] that will soon erupt ("No Control"). SpongeBob cheers up an upset Patrick by reiterating that they are best friends forever ("BFF"). With the town in a panic over the impending doom, married villains Plankton and Karen try to convince the citizens to enter an escape pod that ensures safety. But, the two have a secret scheme planned as they will hypnotize the citizens in the pod into liking the chum that they serve at their restaurant, the Chum Bucket ("When the Going Gets Tough"). The townspeople, unknowingly, support this idea and decide to hold a last-minute music concert to raise money. Squidward's idea of his one-man show is immediately shut down. Instead, Pearl suggests that the famous rock band, the Electric Skates, play at the concert. Everyone agrees and Squidward is named manager of the event.
  
   
 
SpongeBob, however, is against the idea of leaving town and believes the citizens should save Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob thinks back on Mr. Krabs' words from earlier and wonders if he could save the town ("Just a Simple Sponge"). He goes to Patrick and Sandy for help. Mr. Krabs sees the upcoming disaster as a money-making opportunity, holding an "apocalypse sale". Pearl worries about her father's greed, believing that it overshadows his care for her ("Daddy Knows Best").
  
SpongeBob, however, is against the idea of leaving town and believes the citizens should save Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob thinks back on Mr. Krabs' words from earlier and wonders if he could save the town ("Just a Simple Sponge"). He goes to Patrick and Sandy for help. Mr. Krabs sees the upcoming disaster as a money-making opportunity, holding an "apocalypse sale". Pearl worries about her father's greed, believing that it overshadows his care for her ("Daddy Knows Best").
   
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Meanwhile, SpongeBob convinces Patrick and Sandy to team up, climb the volcano, and stop it from erupting with an invention Sandy will build. The friends are determined to succeed ("Hero Is My Middle Name"). Before they start their plan, a group of cultist [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardines sardines] appear. They found wisdom in Patrick's thoughts at the town meeting and decide to make him their new leader ("Super Star Sea Savior"). Patrick likes the idea and decides to back out of SpongeBob's plan so that he can bask in self-glory, angering SpongeBob. The two fight and end their "BFF" status. After Patrick leaves, Sandy reminds SpongeBob that things are bound to be okay. The entire company reveals their personal thoughts and feelings about the impending disaster ("Tomorrow Is").
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Meanwhile, SpongeBob convinces Patrick and Sandy to team up, climb the volcano, and stop it from erupting with an invention Sandy will build. The friends are determined to succeed ("Hero Is My Middle Name"). Before they start their plan, a group of cultist {{W|sardines}} appear. They found wisdom in Patrick's thoughts at the town meeting and decide to make him their new leader ("Super Star Sea Savior"). Patrick likes the idea and decides to back out of SpongeBob's plan so that he can bask in self-glory, angering SpongeBob. The two fight and end their "BFF" status. After Patrick leaves, Sandy reminds SpongeBob that things are bound to be okay. The entire company reveals their personal thoughts and feelings about the impending disaster ("Tomorrow Is").
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Act II
  
   
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==Act II==
 
After an intermission, Patchy the Pirate again sneaks onstage. He tells the audience that pirates are persecuted by others because of stereotypes, and how people see them. He is joined by a group of pirates, and one baseball player (one of the Pittsburgh Pirates), for a song about how hard it is to be a pirate in today's world ("Poor Pirates"). Once again, security intervenes to chase Patchy and the others away, with Patchy vowing to return.
  
After an intermission, Patchy the Pirate again sneaks onstage. He tells the audience that pirates are persecuted by others because of stereotypes, and how people see them. He is joined by a group of pirates, and one baseball player (one of the Pittsburgh Pirates), for a song about how hard it is to be a pirate in today's world ("Poor Pirates"). Once again, security intervenes to chase Patchy and the others away, with Patchy vowing to return.
   
 
The second act officially begins with SpongeBob once again waking up, and greeting the day ("Bikini Bottom Day Reprise 2"). Today, however, is the day the volcano is expected to erupt, so it is not particularly a cheerful morning. As SpongeBob heads into town, he finds that the streets have fallen into anarchy and chaos, with the mayor appearing to employ a dictator-like rule over the people. Additionally, an angry mob, led by Old Man Jenkins, is searching for Sandy, as they blame her for the volcano (they are under the assumption that she knows much about volcanoes due to her scientific achievements). Sandy is able to hide from the angry mob, and when they are gone, she shows SpongeBob the device she has invented that will hopefully stop the eruption. It is a bomb-like device she calls the Eruptor Interrupter. They hope to successfully climb the volcano, throw it inside, and save the town. The two begin their journey up the mountain, and there are many signs warning them of danger. However, they both press on, not letting anything stand in their way.
  
The second act officially begins with SpongeBob once again waking up, and greeting the day ("Bikini Bottom Day Reprise 2"). Today, however, is the day the volcano is expected to erupt, so it is not particularly a cheerful morning. As SpongeBob heads into town, he finds that the streets have fallen into anarchy and chaos, with the mayor appearing to employ a dictator-like rule over the people. Additionally, an angry mob, led by Old Man Jenkins, is searching for Sandy, as they blame her for the volcano (they are under the assumption that she knows much about volcanoes due to her scientific achievements). Sandy is able to hide from the angry mob, and when they are gone, she shows SpongeBob the device she has invented that will hopefully stop the eruption. It is a bomb-like device she calls the Eruptor Interrupter. They hope to successfully climb the volcano, throw it inside, and save the town. The two begin their journey up the mountain, and there are many signs warning them of danger. However, they both press on, not letting anything stand in their way.
   
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Meanwhile, the Electric Skates rock band finally arrives. As their fans cheer them on, they perform their signature song ("Bikini Bottom Boogie") while skating around the stage. When they are done, Squidward asks if he may perform with them as an opening act. In return for a part, the band asks Squidward to get them an extremely long list of luxury items. Squidward is determined to find each item so that he can perform in front of all of Bikini Bottom. As for SpongeBob and Sandy, they are making their way up the mountain, but not without great difficulty. Sandy tries to lift their spirits by reminding them of what they have learned in karate class about never giving up, and does her best to keep their spirits up ("Chop to the Top"). When they stop to rest, SpongeBob cannot help but think of how he misses Patrick and wishes that he was there to help them. Down below in town, Patrick is finding life as a guru unexciting, and he misses SpongeBob as well ("(I Guess) I Miss You"). Patrick leaves his followers behind, rushing off to catch up with SpongeBob and Sandy.
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Back in Bikini Bottom, Plankton worries that Sandy and SpongeBob will successfully climb up the mountain and save the town, but Karen tells him that she found his avalanche maker. She says they can use it to create an avalanche that SpongeBob and Sandy won’t survive. The Electric Skates finally arrive and perform their signature song ("Bikini Bottom Boogie") while skating around the stage. When they are done, Squidward asks if he may perform with them as an opening act. In return for a part, the band asks Squidward to get them an extremely long list of luxury items. Squidward is determined to find each item so that he can perform in front of all of Bikini Bottom. As for SpongeBob and Sandy, they are making their way up the mountain, but not without great difficulty. Sandy tries to lift their spirits by reminding them of what they have learned in karate class about never giving up, and does her best to keep their spirits up ("Chop to the Top"). When they stop to rest, SpongeBob cannot help but think of how he misses Patrick and wishes that he was there to help them. Down below in town, Patrick is finding life as a guru unexciting, and he misses SpongeBob as well ("(I Guess) I Miss You"). Patrick leaves his followers behind, rushing off to catch up with SpongeBob and Sandy.
   
 
Meanwhile, Squidward has succeeded in obtaining all but one of the items on the Electric Skates' list. Despite this impressive feat, the band goes back on their word and refuses to let him perform. Before leaving, the Electric Skates call Squidward a loser and decide not to perform at the concert. Now alone, Squidward insists that he is not a loser, as so many people seem to think. This brings about a fantasy sequence in which Squidward performs a show-stopping song and tap dance number with a back up chorus ("I'm Not a Loser").
  
Meanwhile, Squidward has succeeded in obtaining all but one of the items on the Electric Skates' list. Despite this impressive feat, the band goes back on their word and refuses to let him perform. Before leaving, the Electric Skates call Squidward a loser and decide not to perform at the concert. Now alone, Squidward insists that he is not a loser, as so many people seem to think. This brings about a fantasy sequence in which Squidward performs a show-stopping song and tap dance number with a back up chorus ("I'm Not a Loser").
   
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Back on the mountain, SpongeBob and Sandy are experiencing even more difficulty as they get closer to the peak. At one point, the two friends find themselves separated when SpongeBob falls through a crack in the mountain. They reunite, but are threatened to be torn apart once again when SpongeBob starts to fall. In the nick of time, Patrick arrives wearing a jet pack (an invention of Sandy's), and saves his best friend from falling. The two renew their Best Friends Forever status, and the three continue to make their way up the mountain. When they finally reach the top of the volcano, neither Sandy nor Patrick can make it to the rim where they need to throw the device in to stop the eruption. They turn to SpongeBob, who doubts if he can help, since he doesn't have any special skills like his friends ("Just a Simple Sponge Reprise"). They remind him that it has been SpongeBob's cheerful determination and optimism that has gotten them this far, and that his purpose in the team is to keep morale high. With new determination, SpongeBob takes the Eruptor Interrupter and makes his way to the very rim, throwing it in. The volcano is not expected to erupt for another seven minutes, so they will have to wait until then to see if their plan worked. They head back down the mountain to tell their friends what has happened.
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Back on the mountain, SpongeBob and Sandy are experiencing even more difficulties as they get closer to the peak. At one point, the two friends find themselves separated when SpongeBob falls through a crack in the mountain. They reunite but are threatened to be torn apart once again when SpongeBob starts to fall. In the nick of time, Patrick arrives wearing a jet pack (an invention of Sandy's) and saves his best friend from falling. The two renew their Best Friends Forever status, and the three continue to make their way up the mountain. When they finally reach the top of the volcano, neither Sandy nor Patrick can make it to the rim where they need to throw the device in to stop the eruption. They turn to SpongeBob, who doubts if he can help, since he doesn't have any special skills like his friends ("Just a Simple Sponge Reprise"). They remind him that it has been SpongeBob's cheerful determination and optimism that has gotten them this far, and that his purpose in the team is to keep morale high. With new determination, SpongeBob takes the Eruptor Interrupter and makes his way to the very rim, throwing it in. The volcano is not expected to erupt for another seven minutes, so they will have to wait until then to see if their plan worked. They then see that the city is in anarchy. The citizens have turned against each other and are destroying Bikini Bottom. They are blaming each other for what is about to happen. The band is gone, so there will be no concert and no vessel for which to escape. The gang heads home to stop them by using Sandy's jetpack at Patrick's suggestion.
   
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Back in Bikini Bottom, the entire city is in anarchy, with everyone turning against everyone else, blaming each another for what is about to happen. The band is gone, so there will be no concert and no vessel for which to escape. SpongeBob, Sandy and Patrick see the citizens' frantic panicking and try to calm everyone down. The three tell them that whatever happens, Bikini Bottom is their home, and they have each other. SpongeBob tries to lift everyone's spirits with his signature song ("Best Day Ever"), and it seems to work. Finally, the time has come for the volcano to erupt, and everyone braces for their deaths. The time passes without an eruption, signaling that the Eruptor Interrupter has worked. With Bikini Bottom safe, everyone decides that they should celebrate by having a new concert. Since there is no longer a band, they decide to make their own music. SpongeBob leads the entire cast in a rousing rendition of the show's main theme ("Bikini Bottom Day Reprise 3"). Even Patchy the Pirate joins in, as he descends from above on a rope, having finally managed to sneak into the show. After the cast takes their bows, they perform one last song ("SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song") and everyone goes home for the evening.
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After returning home to Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob, Sandy and Patrick try to calm everyone down. The three tell them that whatever happens, Bikini Bottom is their home, and they have each other. SpongeBob tries to lift everyone's spirits with his signature song ("Best Day Ever"), and it seems to work. Finally, the time has come for the volcano to erupt, and everyone braces for their deaths. The time passes without an eruption. Bubbles float down on Bikini Bottom instead of lava signaling that the Eruptor Interrupter has worked. Mr. Krabs finally admits to SpongeBob that he has the potential to be the manager of The Krusty Krab one day. After wanting to move on from Bikini Bottom the citizens with a little encouragement from SpongeBob and Patrick make Sandy feel welcome. Sandy decides to stay in Bikini Bottom. With Bikini Bottom safe, everyone decides that they should celebrate by having a new concert. Since there is no longer a band, they decide to make their own music. SpongeBob leads the entire cast in a rousing rendition of the show's main theme ("Bikini Bottom Day Reprise 3"). Even Patchy the Pirate joins in, as he descends from above on a rope, having finally managed to sneak into the show. After the cast takes their bows, they perform one last song ("SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song") and everyone goes home for the evening.
   
 
==Cast==
  
==Cast==
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*Danny Skinner - [[Patrick Star]]
  
*Danny Skinner - [[Patrick Star]]
 
*Gavin Lee - [[Squidward Tentacles]]
  
*Gavin Lee - [[Squidward Tentacles]]
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*Brian Ray Norris - [[Eugene Krabs]]/Patrick understudy
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*Brian Ray Norris - [[Eugene H. Krabs]]/Patrick understudy
 
*Wesley Taylor - [[Sheldon J. Plankton]]
  
*Wesley Taylor - [[Sheldon J. Plankton]]
 
*Stephanie Hsu - [[Karen Plankton]]/Ensemble
  
*Stephanie Hsu - [[Karen Plankton]]/Ensemble
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*Jai'len Christine Li Josey - [[Pearl Krabs]]/Ensemble
  
*Jai'len Christine Li Josey - [[Pearl Krabs]]/Ensemble
 
*Abby C. Smith - [[Mrs. Puff]]/Ensemble
  
*Abby C. Smith - [[Mrs. Puff]]/Ensemble
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*Gaelen Gilliland - [[Mayor]]/Ensemble
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*Gaelen Gilliland - [[Ms. Mayor]]/Ensemble
 
*Kelvin Moon Loh - [[Perch Perkins]]/Ensemble
  
*Kelvin Moon Loh - [[Perch Perkins]]/Ensemble
 
*Jon Rua - [[Patchy the Pirate]]/Plankton Dancer/Sardine Corps/Ensemble
  
*Jon Rua - [[Patchy the Pirate]]/Plankton Dancer/Sardine Corps/Ensemble
 
*JC Schuster - [[Old Man Jenkins]]/Security Guard/Ensemble
  
*JC Schuster - [[Old Man Jenkins]]/Security Guard/Ensemble
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*Allan K. Washington - [[Gary]]/[[Larry the Lobster]]/Ensemble/Plankton understudy
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*Allan K. Washington - [[Gary the Snail]]/[[Larry the Lobster]]/Ensemble/Plankton understudy
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*Kyle Matthew Hamilton, Curtis Holbrook, L'ogan J'ones - [[Electric Skates]]
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*Kyle Matthew Hamilton, Curtis Holbrook, L'ogan J'ones - Electric Skates
 
*[[Tom Kenny]] - [[French narrator]] (prerecorded)
  
*[[Tom Kenny]] - [[French narrator]] (prerecorded)
   
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*In April 2018, Brandon Espinoza replaced Jon Rua as Patchy The Pirate.
  
*In April 2018, Brandon Espinoza replaced Jon Rua as Patchy The Pirate.
 
*In July 2018, Christina Sajous replaced Lilli Cooper as Sandy Cheeks.
  
*In July 2018, Christina Sajous replaced Lilli Cooper as Sandy Cheeks.
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*In June 2018, Catherine Ricafort replaced Stephanie Hsu as Karen The Computer.
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*For "The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!" Katie Lee Hill, Bryonha Parham, and Tom Kenny replaced Catherine Ricafort, Gaelen Gilliland, and Brando Espinoza as Karen, The Mayor, and Patchy. Tom Kenny plays Patchy for "SpongeBob SquarePants" TV specials. He was credited as a special guest star for "The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!".
   
 
====Tour====
  
====Tour====
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*Beau Bradshaw - [[Patrick Star]]
  
*Beau Bradshaw - [[Patrick Star]]
 
*Cody Cooley - [[Squidward Tentacles]]
  
*Cody Cooley - [[Squidward Tentacles]]
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*Zach Kononov - [[Eugene Krabs]]
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*Zach Kononov - [[Eugene H. Krabs]]
 
*Tristan Mcintyre - [[Sheldon J. Plankton]]
  
*Tristan Mcintyre - [[Sheldon J. Plankton]]
 
*Caitlin Ort - [[Karen Plankton]]
  
*Caitlin Ort - [[Karen Plankton]]
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*Méami Maszewski - [[Pearl Krabs]]/Security Guard
  
*Méami Maszewski - [[Pearl Krabs]]/Security Guard
 
*Natalie L. Chapman - [[Mrs. Puff]]/Ensemble
  
*Natalie L. Chapman - [[Mrs. Puff]]/Ensemble
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*Helen Regula - [[Mayor]]/Ensemble
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*Helen Regula - [[Ms. Mayor]]/Ensemble
 
*Richie Dumpkin - [[Perch Perkins]]
  
*Richie Dumpkin - [[Perch Perkins]]
 
*Morgan Blanchard - [[Patchy the Pirate]]/Plankton Dancer/Sardine Corps
  
*Morgan Blanchard - [[Patchy the Pirate]]/Plankton Dancer/Sardine Corps
 
*Stephen C. Kallas - [[Old Man Jenkins]]/Security Guard/Ensemble
  
*Stephen C. Kallas - [[Old Man Jenkins]]/Security Guard/Ensemble
 
*Dorian O'Brien - [[Gary]]/[[Larry the Lobster]]/Ensemble
  
*Dorian O'Brien - [[Gary]]/[[Larry the Lobster]]/Ensemble
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*Joshua Bess, Stefan Miller, Miles Davis Tillman - [[Electric Skates]]
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*Joshua Bess, Stefan Miller, Miles Davis Tillman - Electric Skates
 
*Kenneth Ferrone - [[French narrator]]
  
*Kenneth Ferrone - [[French narrator]]
   
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| 16 || "[[I'm Not a Loser]]" || They Might Be Giants || Squidward and Sea Anemones
  
| 16 || "[[I'm Not a Loser]]" || They Might Be Giants || Squidward and Sea Anemones
 
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| 17 || "(Just a) Simple Sponge (Reprise)" || Panic! at the Disco || SpongeBob
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| 17 || "I'm Not a Loser (Reprise)" || They Might Be Giants || Squidward and Sea Anemones
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| 16 || "Bikinitevka" || Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick || Bikini Bottom Citizens
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| 19 || "(Just a) Simple Sponge (Reprise)" || Panic! at the Disco || SpongeBob
 
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| 18 || "[[The Best Day Ever (song)|Best Day Ever]]" || Andy Paley and Tom Kenny || SpongeBob and Company
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| 20 || "[[The Best Day Ever (song)|Best Day Ever]]" || Andy Paley and Tom Kenny || SpongeBob and Company
 
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| 19 || "Finale: Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 3)" || Jonathan Coulton || SpongeBob and Company
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| 21 || "Finale: Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 3)" || Jonathan Coulton || SpongeBob and Company
 
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| 20 || "Encore: [[SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song]]" || [[Derek Drymon]], Mark Harrison, [[Stephen Hillenburg]] and Blaise Smith || SpongeBob and Company
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| 22 || "Encore: [[SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song]]" || [[Derek Drymon]], Mark Harrison, [[Stephen Hillenburg]] and Blaise Smith || SpongeBob and Company
 
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SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical 'Describe Your Character Using Emojis' Nick
  
SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical 'Describe Your Character Using Emojis' Nick
 
SpongeBob the Musical Performs 'Best Day Ever' Theme Song Medley 2019 Kids' Choice Awards
  
SpongeBob the Musical Performs 'Best Day Ever' Theme Song Medley 2019 Kids' Choice Awards
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The Spongebob Musical Live on Stage - Coming in December 7, 2019
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The SpongeBob Musical Live On Stage Promo
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The SpongeBob Musical Live On Stage! November 2019 promo - Nickelodeon
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"The SpongeBob Movie Sponge on the Run" sneak peek promo - Nickelodeon
 
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*The only three songs that existed prior to the musical were "No Control," "[[The Best Day Ever (song)|Best Day Ever]]," and the [[Theme Song|''SpongeBob SquarePants'' theme song]]. Of these three, "No Control" is the only one to not only have had no relation to ''SpongeBob'' when first published, but is also the only song in the musical to predate the ''SpongeBob'' franchise itself, being initially released in 1995 on David Bowie's concept album ''1. Outside''.
  
*The only three songs that existed prior to the musical were "No Control," "[[The Best Day Ever (song)|Best Day Ever]]," and the [[Theme Song|''SpongeBob SquarePants'' theme song]]. Of these three, "No Control" is the only one to not only have had no relation to ''SpongeBob'' when first published, but is also the only song in the musical to predate the ''SpongeBob'' franchise itself, being initially released in 1995 on David Bowie's concept album ''1. Outside''.
 
*When Perch Perkins reports on the citizens of Bikini Bottom leaving, on one of the TV monitors, a fiddler on the roof is seen, a reference to [[wikipedia:Fiddler on the Roof|musical of the same name]]. Afterwards, the citizens sing "Bikini-tevka", in reference to "Anatevka" from the same musical.
  
*When Perch Perkins reports on the citizens of Bikini Bottom leaving, on one of the TV monitors, a fiddler on the roof is seen, a reference to [[wikipedia:Fiddler on the Roof|musical of the same name]]. Afterwards, the citizens sing "Bikini-tevka", in reference to "Anatevka" from the same musical.
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*The show contains several nods to fan favorite episodes:
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*The show contains several nods to fan-favorite episodes:
 
**At the top of the show, SpongeBob says, "Good morning, world! And all who inhabit it," like he does in [[Missing Identity]].
  
**At the top of the show, SpongeBob says, "Good morning, world! And all who inhabit it," like he does in [[Missing Identity]].
 
**Gary is portrayed as a prop on a skateboard, similar to the one he rides in [[Rock-a-Bye Bivalve]].
  
**Gary is portrayed as a prop on a skateboard, similar to the one he rides in [[Rock-a-Bye Bivalve]].
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**When Plankton unveils his newest scheme, he says, "It's evil, it's diabolical, it's... (sniffs) lemon-scented!", like in ''[[The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie]]''.
  
**When Plankton unveils his newest scheme, he says, "It's evil, it's diabolical, it's... (sniffs) lemon-scented!", like in ''[[The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie]]''.
 
**Sandy having invented her own [[Jet pack]] is a reference to "[[Spy Buddies]]."
  
**Sandy having invented her own [[Jet pack]] is a reference to "[[Spy Buddies]]."
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**Before "BFF", SpongeBob tells Patrick that they can pass the time using their "Imaaaaaaaginaaaaaations", complete with the rainbow hand gesture, like in [[Idiot Box]].
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**Before "BFF", SpongeBob tells Patrick that they can pass the time using their "Imaginations", complete with the rainbow hand gesture, like in [[Idiot Box]].
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**When Patrick finds out he has attracted a cult following of sardines, he says, "The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma," which is a classic quote from [[The Secret Box]].
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**When Patrick finds out he has attracted a cult following of sardines, he says, "The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma," which is a classic quote from "[[The Secret Box]]."
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**After Patrick abandons SpongeBob and Sandy for his cult, SpongeBob and Patrick have an argument, culminating in SpongeBob calling Patrick "Pink!" and Patrick calling SpongeBob "Yellow!", like in [[The Fry Cook Games]].
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**After Patrick abandons SpongeBob and Sandy for his cult, SpongeBob and Patrick have an argument, culminating in SpongeBob calling Patrick "Pink!" and Patrick calling SpongeBob "Yellow!", like in "[[The Fry Cook Games]]."
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**When Plankton's cover is blown, Mr. Krabs calls Plankton a (dolphin chirp), which is bad word number eleven in [[Sailor Mouth]].
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**When Plankton's cover is blown, Mr. Krabs calls Plankton a (dolphin chirp), which is bad word number eleven in "[[Sailor Mouth]]."
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**At the end, when several Bikini Bottomites remark the different instruments they can play, Patrick raises his hand and asks, "Is mayonnaise an instrument?" like in [[Band Geeks]].
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**At the end, when several Bikini Bottomites remark the different instruments they can play, Patrick raises his hand and asks, "Is mayonnaise an instrument?" like in "[[Band Geeks]]."
 
*[[My leg! (running gag)|'''My leg!''']]''':''' is heard when the Electric Skates show Squidward their list. The list is so long it unravels and crashes into the orchestra pit, causing chaos among the musicians, one of whom spouts this classic sound bite.
  
*[[My leg! (running gag)|'''My leg!''']]''':''' is heard when the Electric Skates show Squidward their list. The list is so long it unravels and crashes into the orchestra pit, causing chaos among the musicians, one of whom spouts this classic sound bite.
 
*In the original Chicago production, the French narrator was portrayed onstage by an actor while Gary's meows were portrayed by a prerecorded [[Tom Kenny]]. When the show moved to Broadway, the reverse happened: the French Narrator's lines were prerecorded by Kenny while an actor or actress provides Gary's meows.
  
*In the original Chicago production, the French narrator was portrayed onstage by an actor while Gary's meows were portrayed by a prerecorded [[Tom Kenny]]. When the show moved to Broadway, the reverse happened: the French Narrator's lines were prerecorded by Kenny while an actor or actress provides Gary's meows.
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*In the Chicago production, Ethan Slater wore a yellow wig as SpongeBob. When it transferred to Broadway, his wig changed to a more natural red color. The Chicago production also had Ethan sport the same clothes SpongeBob wears in the cartoon with the addition of a yellow sweater vest to represent his square body, while the Broadway production has Ethan wear a yellow button down and longer pants, trading in his sweater vest for suspenders.
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*In the Chicago production, Ethan Slater wore a yellow wig as SpongeBob. When it transferred to Broadway, his wig changed to a more natural red color. The Chicago production also had Ethan sport the same clothes SpongeBob wears in the cartoon with the addition of a yellow sweater vest to represent his square body, while the Broadway production has Ethan wear a yellow button down shirt and longer pants, trading in his sweater vest for suspenders.
 
*The Chicago production also has Patrick sporting his floral patterned shorts from the cartoon, but this was changed in the show's Broadway run.
  
*The Chicago production also has Patrick sporting his floral patterned shorts from the cartoon, but this was changed in the show's Broadway run.
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*[[Fred Rechid|Fred]] is shown in the Chicago production, appearing entirely different from his cartoon self. In the Broadway production, this character still stays but is now under the name "Buster Blue Tang".
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*Fred is shown in the Chicago production, appearing entirely different from his cartoon self. In the Broadway production, this character still stays but is now under the name "Buster Blue Tang".
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*In {{W|2019 Kids' Choice Awards}}, some of the cast from this musical make a guest appearance by performing The Best Day Ever song and SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song.
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*In {{W|2019 Kids' Choice Awards}}, some of the cast from this musical make a guest appearance by performing "The Best Day Ever" song and ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' Theme Song.
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*Some of the cast of the musical appear at the end of [[SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout]] to wish SpongeBob a happy birthday. 
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*Some of the cast of the musical (in particular, Slater, Skinner, Cooper and Washington) appear at the end of "[[SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout]]" to wish SpongeBob a happy birthday.
 
*The mayor's design in the episode "[[Plankton's Old Chum]]" is based off of the mayor's outfit in the musical.
  
*The mayor's design in the episode "[[Plankton's Old Chum]]" is based off of the mayor's outfit in the musical.
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*The instruments the characters play (or pretend to play) during the finale:
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**SpongeBob: ukulele
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**Sandy: acoustic guitar
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**Mr. Krabs: banjo
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**Patrick: trombone
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**Squidward: clarinet
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**Plankton: cymbals
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**Karen: glockenspiel
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**Larry the Lobster: didgeridoo
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**Mayor: violin
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**Sardine: electric guitar
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**Mrs. Puff: piccolo
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**Perch Perkins: baritone sax
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**Old Man Jenkins: tom-toms
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**Male ensemble member dressed in purple: tenor uke
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**Female ensemble member dressed in green: melodica
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**Female ensemble member dressed in orange: trumpet
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**The only characters who don't play musical instruments in the finale are Patchy and Pearl
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*SpongeBob breaks the fourth wall when he talks to the conductor and Mike Dobson. He breaks the fourth wall again during [[Bikini Bottom Day]] when he tells Patrick that he's singing the opening number. During "The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!" SpongeBob breaks the fourth wall when he greets the television audience.
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*Live foley sound effects were done by Mike Dobson. During the Pre-Broadway try out and the Broadway production Mike Dobson was in the orchestra pit. For the tour and live TV special Mike Dobson does the sound effects on stage.
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*During the prologue one of the security guards breaks the fourth wall by telling the audience to turn off their phones, no taking pictures or videos, and no going on Facebook and Instagram. She then shines her flashlight at an audience member and yells at her for playing on her phone.
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*The Original Broadway Cast reunited for "The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!". Lilli Cooper, Catherine Ricafort, Gaelen Gilliland, and Brando Espinoza did not return for the TV special because they had moved on to other projects.
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*When SpongeBob says hello to The Mayor she says, "And tweet." This is a cultural reference to the popular social network Twitter.
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*Due to renovations at Palace Theater and the show not selling enough tickets, "The SpongeBob Musical" closed September 16, 2018.
   
 
==Awards and nominations==
  
==Awards and nominations==

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The SpongeBob Musical, known as SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway/NEW Musical during its run on Broadway, is a musical stage production based on the series of the same name and the second SpongeBob musical show after SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Could Fly.

It premiered on June 7, 2016 and ran through July 10 at Chicago's Oriental Theatre. After that, it premiered on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. Previews began on November 6, 2017 and opening night was on December 4. The Broadway run of the show ended on September 16, 2018  The book is by Kyle Jarrow, with songs by various artists, and the Broadway production was co-conceived and directed by Tina Landau and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.

On October 17, 2019, it was announced that The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical would premiere on Nickelodeon under the name The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! sometime in December. On November 19, 2019, it was announced that The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! would premiere on Nickelodeon on December 7, 2019. The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical also aired on YTV in Canada on December 7, 2019, and premiered in Australia and New Zealand on December 28, 2019.

Prologue

Before the show begins, a pirate sits down on part of the stage as the audience is taking their seats. The pirate is revealed to be SpongeBob's number one fan, Patchy, who has traveled from Encino, California to catch the premiere of SpongeBob's musical. Two actors dressed as security guards appear and tell Patchy to leave the stage, as the show is about to begin. Patchy objects, but the guards lead him out of the theater as Patchy claims that he is a victim of pirate discrimination sings the protest song "Yo Ho, We Won't Go." One of the security guards apologizes for the interruption, then tells the audience to enjoy the show. (NOTE: This prologue is replaced by an animated prologue in the television special.)

Act I

SpongeBob SquarePants awakens and welcomes the day with his pet snail, Gary ("Bikini Bottom Day"). He greets various friends in his hometown of Bikini Bottom including his best friend Patrick, his neighbor Squidward, and his other best friend Sandy Cheeks as he walks to The Krusty Krab. At work, his boss Mr. Krabs tells his daughter Pearl that she will manage the restaurant one day. With Pearl uninterested, SpongeBob hints his desire of being the manager. Mr. Krabs laughs at the idea, telling SpongeBob he is "just a simple sponge"("Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 1)"). Then, a violent tremor suddenly rocks the entire town.

A news report reveals that the tremor was caused by Mount Humongous, a nearby Submarine volcano that will soon erupt ("No Control"). SpongeBob cheers up an upset Patrick by reiterating that they are best friends forever ("BFF"). With the town in a panic over the impending doom, married villains Plankton and Karen try to convince the citizens to enter an escape pod that ensures safety. But, the two have a secret scheme planned as they will hypnotize the citizens in the pod into liking the chum that they serve at their restaurant, the Chum Bucket ("When the Going Gets Tough"). The townspeople, unknowingly, support this idea and decide to hold a last-minute music concert to raise money. Squidward's idea of his one-man show is immediately shut down. Instead, Pearl suggests that the famous rock band, the Electric Skates, play at the concert. Everyone agrees and Squidward is named manager of the event.

SpongeBob, however, is against the idea of leaving town and believes the citizens should save Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob thinks back on Mr. Krabs' words from earlier and wonders if he could save the town ("Just a Simple Sponge"). He goes to Patrick and Sandy for help. Mr. Krabs sees the upcoming disaster as a money-making opportunity, holding an "apocalypse sale". Pearl worries about her father's greed, believing that it overshadows his care for her ("Daddy Knows Best").

Meanwhile, SpongeBob convinces Patrick and Sandy to team up, climb the volcano, and stop it from erupting with an invention Sandy will build. The friends are determined to succeed ("Hero Is My Middle Name"). Before they start their plan, a group of cultist sardines appear. They found wisdom in Patrick's thoughts at the town meeting and decide to make him their new leader ("Super Star Sea Savior"). Patrick likes the idea and decides to back out of SpongeBob's plan so that he can bask in self-glory, angering SpongeBob. The two fight and end their "BFF" status. After Patrick leaves, Sandy reminds SpongeBob that things are bound to be okay. The entire company reveals their personal thoughts and feelings about the impending disaster ("Tomorrow Is").

Act II

After an intermission, Patchy the Pirate again sneaks onstage. He tells the audience that pirates are persecuted by others because of stereotypes, and how people see them. He is joined by a group of pirates, and one baseball player (one of the Pittsburgh Pirates), for a song about how hard it is to be a pirate in today's world ("Poor Pirates"). Once again, security intervenes to chase Patchy and the others away, with Patchy vowing to return.

The second act officially begins with SpongeBob once again waking up, and greeting the day ("Bikini Bottom Day Reprise 2"). Today, however, is the day the volcano is expected to erupt, so it is not particularly a cheerful morning. As SpongeBob heads into town, he finds that the streets have fallen into anarchy and chaos, with the mayor appearing to employ a dictator-like rule over the people. Additionally, an angry mob, led by Old Man Jenkins, is searching for Sandy, as they blame her for the volcano (they are under the assumption that she knows much about volcanoes due to her scientific achievements). Sandy is able to hide from the angry mob, and when they are gone, she shows SpongeBob the device she has invented that will hopefully stop the eruption. It is a bomb-like device she calls the Eruptor Interrupter. They hope to successfully climb the volcano, throw it inside, and save the town. The two begin their journey up the mountain, and there are many signs warning them of danger. However, they both press on, not letting anything stand in their way.

Back in Bikini Bottom, Plankton worries that Sandy and SpongeBob will successfully climb up the mountain and save the town, but Karen tells him that she found his avalanche maker. She says they can use it to create an avalanche that SpongeBob and Sandy won’t survive. The Electric Skates finally arrive and perform their signature song ("Bikini Bottom Boogie") while skating around the stage. When they are done, Squidward asks if he may perform with them as an opening act. In return for a part, the band asks Squidward to get them an extremely long list of luxury items. Squidward is determined to find each item so that he can perform in front of all of Bikini Bottom. As for SpongeBob and Sandy, they are making their way up the mountain, but not without great difficulty. Sandy tries to lift their spirits by reminding them of what they have learned in karate class about never giving up, and does her best to keep their spirits up ("Chop to the Top"). When they stop to rest, SpongeBob cannot help but think of how he misses Patrick and wishes that he was there to help them. Down below in town, Patrick is finding life as a guru unexciting, and he misses SpongeBob as well ("(I Guess) I Miss You"). Patrick leaves his followers behind, rushing off to catch up with SpongeBob and Sandy.

Meanwhile, Squidward has succeeded in obtaining all but one of the items on the Electric Skates' list. Despite this impressive feat, the band goes back on their word and refuses to let him perform. Before leaving, the Electric Skates call Squidward a loser and decide not to perform at the concert. Now alone, Squidward insists that he is not a loser, as so many people seem to think. This brings about a fantasy sequence in which Squidward performs a show-stopping song and tap dance number with a back up chorus ("I'm Not a Loser").

Back on the mountain, SpongeBob and Sandy are experiencing even more difficulties as they get closer to the peak. At one point, the two friends find themselves separated when SpongeBob falls through a crack in the mountain. They reunite but are threatened to be torn apart once again when SpongeBob starts to fall. In the nick of time, Patrick arrives wearing a jet pack (an invention of Sandy's) and saves his best friend from falling. The two renew their Best Friends Forever status, and the three continue to make their way up the mountain. When they finally reach the top of the volcano, neither Sandy nor Patrick can make it to the rim where they need to throw the device in to stop the eruption. They turn to SpongeBob, who doubts if he can help, since he doesn't have any special skills like his friends ("Just a Simple Sponge Reprise"). They remind him that it has been SpongeBob's cheerful determination and optimism that has gotten them this far, and that his purpose in the team is to keep morale high. With new determination, SpongeBob takes the Eruptor Interrupter and makes his way to the very rim, throwing it in. The volcano is not expected to erupt for another seven minutes, so they will have to wait until then to see if their plan worked. They then see that the city is in anarchy. The citizens have turned against each other and are destroying Bikini Bottom. They are blaming each other for what is about to happen. The band is gone, so there will be no concert and no vessel for which to escape. The gang heads home to stop them by using Sandy's jetpack at Patrick's suggestion.

After returning home to Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob, Sandy and Patrick try to calm everyone down. The three tell them that whatever happens, Bikini Bottom is their home, and they have each other. SpongeBob tries to lift everyone's spirits with his signature song ("Best Day Ever"), and it seems to work. Finally, the time has come for the volcano to erupt, and everyone braces for their deaths. The time passes without an eruption. Bubbles float down on Bikini Bottom instead of lava signaling that the Eruptor Interrupter has worked. Mr. Krabs finally admits to SpongeBob that he has the potential to be the manager of The Krusty Krab one day. After wanting to move on from Bikini Bottom the citizens with a little encouragement from SpongeBob and Patrick make Sandy feel welcome. Sandy decides to stay in Bikini Bottom. With Bikini Bottom safe, everyone decides that they should celebrate by having a new concert. Since there is no longer a band, they decide to make their own music. SpongeBob leads the entire cast in a rousing rendition of the show's main theme ("Bikini Bottom Day Reprise 3"). Even Patchy the Pirate joins in, as he descends from above on a rope, having finally managed to sneak into the show. After the cast takes their bows, they perform one last song ("SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song") and everyone goes home for the evening.

Cast

Chicago

Main

Ensemble

  • Gaelen Gilliland
  • Kelvin Moon Loh
  • Jason Michael Snow
  • Curtis Holbrook
  • L’ogan J’ones
  • Mark Ledbetter
  • Vasthy Mompoint
  • JC Schuster
  • Juliane Godfrey
  • Jesse JP Johnson
  • Lauralyn McClelland
  • Allan K. Washington

Broadway

Replacements

  • In April 2018, Brandon Espinoza replaced Jon Rua as Patchy The Pirate.
  • In July 2018, Christina Sajous replaced Lilli Cooper as Sandy Cheeks.
  • In June 2018, Catherine Ricafort replaced Stephanie Hsu as Karen The Computer.
  • For "The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!" Katie Lee Hill, Bryonha Parham, and Tom Kenny replaced Catherine Ricafort, Gaelen Gilliland, and Brando Espinoza as Karen, The Mayor, and Patchy. Tom Kenny plays Patchy for "SpongeBob SquarePants" TV specials. He was credited as a special guest star for "The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!".

Tour

Songs

Original Chicago Production

Act I
Song Writer Performer
1 "Bikini Bottom Day" Jonathan Coulton SpongeBob and Company
2 "BFF" Plain White T's SpongeBob and Patrick
3 "No Control" David Bowie and Brian Eno Perch Perkins and Company
4 "When the Going Gets Tough" T.I. Plankton, Karen, and Company
5 "(Just a) Simple Sponge" Panic! at the Disco SpongeBob and Ensemble
6 "Daddy Knows Best" Alex Ebert Mr. Krabs and Pearl
7 "Hero Is My Middle Name" Cyndi Lauper SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy
8 "Super Sea Star Savior" Yolanda Adams Patrick and Sardines
9 "Tomorrow Is" The Flaming Lips Company
Act II
Song Writer Performer
10 "Poor Pirates" Sara Bareilles Patchy and Pirates
11 "Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 1)" Jonathan Coulton SpongeBob and Gary
12 "Bikini Bottom Boogie" Steven Tyler and Joe Perry The Electric Skates and Ensemble
13 "Chop to the Top" Lady Antebellum SpongeBob and Sandy
14 "(I Guess I) Miss You" John Legend SpongeBob and Patrick
15 "I'm Not a Loser" They Might Be Giants Squidward and Sea Anemones
16 "Best Day Ever" Andy Paley and Tom Kenny SpongeBob and Company
17 "Finale: Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 2)" Jonathan Coulton SpongeBob and Company
18 "Encore: SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song" Derek Drymon, Mark Harrison, Stephen Hillenburg and Blaise Smith SpongeBob and Company

Broadway

Act I
Song Writer Performer
1 "Bikini Bottom Day" Jonathan Coulton SpongeBob and Company
2 "Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 1)" Jonathan Coulton SpongeBob
3 "No Control" David Bowie and Brian Eno Perch Perkins and Company
4 "BFF" Plain White T's SpongeBob and Patrick
5 "When the Going Gets Tough" Domani Harris, Darwin Quinn, and Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. (T.I.) Plankton, Karen, and Company
6 "(Just a) Simple Sponge" Panic! at the Disco SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Plankton and Sponges
7 "Daddy Knows Best" Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Mr. Krabs and Pearl
8 "Hero Is My Middle Name" Rob Hyman & Cyndi Lauper SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy
9 "Super Sea Star Savior" Yolanda Adams Patrick and Sardines
10 "Tomorrow Is" The Flaming Lips Company
Act II
Song Writer Performer
11 "Poor Pirates" Sara Bareilles Patchy and Pirates
12 "Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 2)" Jonathan Coulton SpongeBob and Gary
13 "Bikini Bottom Boogie" Steven Tyler and Joe Perry The Electric Skates, Pearl and Ensemble
14 "Chop to the Top" Lady Antebellum SpongeBob and Sandy
15 "(I Guess I) Miss You" John Legend SpongeBob and Patrick
16 "I'm Not a Loser" They Might Be Giants Squidward and Sea Anemones
17 "I'm Not a Loser (Reprise)" They Might Be Giants Squidward and Sea Anemones
16 "Bikinitevka" Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick Bikini Bottom Citizens
19 "(Just a) Simple Sponge (Reprise)" Panic! at the Disco SpongeBob
20 "Best Day Ever" Andy Paley and Tom Kenny SpongeBob and Company
21 "Finale: Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 3)" Jonathan Coulton SpongeBob and Company
22 "Encore: SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song" Derek Drymon, Mark Harrison, Stephen Hillenburg and Blaise Smith SpongeBob and Company

NOTE: The second reprise of "Bikini Bottom Day" and the reprise of "(Just a) Simple Sponge" are only available as bonus tracks on the vinyl release of the cast album.

Videos

Trivia

  • The only three songs that existed prior to the musical were "No Control," "Best Day Ever," and the SpongeBob SquarePants theme song. Of these three, "No Control" is the only one to not only have had no relation to SpongeBob when first published, but is also the only song in the musical to predate the SpongeBob franchise itself, being initially released in 1995 on David Bowie's concept album 1. Outside.
  • When Perch Perkins reports on the citizens of Bikini Bottom leaving, on one of the TV monitors, a fiddler on the roof is seen, a reference to musical of the same name. Afterwards, the citizens sing "Bikini-tevka", in reference to "Anatevka" from the same musical.
  • The show contains several nods to fan-favorite episodes:
    • At the top of the show, SpongeBob says, "Good morning, world! And all who inhabit it," like he does in Missing Identity.
    • Gary is portrayed as a prop on a skateboard, similar to the one he rides in Rock-a-Bye Bivalve.
    • Squidward says "Another day, another migraine", like in SpongeBob Meets the Strangler.
    • When Plankton unveils his newest scheme, he says, "It's evil, it's diabolical, it's... (sniffs) lemon-scented!", like in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
    • Sandy having invented her own Jet pack is a reference to "Spy Buddies."
    • Before "BFF", SpongeBob tells Patrick that they can pass the time using their "Imaginations", complete with the rainbow hand gesture, like in Idiot Box.
    • When Patrick finds out he has attracted a cult following of sardines, he says, "The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma," which is a classic quote from "The Secret Box."
    • After Patrick abandons SpongeBob and Sandy for his cult, SpongeBob and Patrick have an argument, culminating in SpongeBob calling Patrick "Pink!" and Patrick calling SpongeBob "Yellow!", like in "The Fry Cook Games."
    • When Plankton's cover is blown, Mr. Krabs calls Plankton a (dolphin chirp), which is bad word number eleven in "Sailor Mouth."
    • At the end, when several Bikini Bottomites remark the different instruments they can play, Patrick raises his hand and asks, "Is mayonnaise an instrument?" like in "Band Geeks."
  • My leg!: is heard when the Electric Skates show Squidward their list. The list is so long it unravels and crashes into the orchestra pit, causing chaos among the musicians, one of whom spouts this classic sound bite.
  • In the original Chicago production, the French narrator was portrayed onstage by an actor while Gary's meows were portrayed by a prerecorded Tom Kenny. When the show moved to Broadway, the reverse happened: the French Narrator's lines were prerecorded by Kenny while an actor or actress provides Gary's meows.
  • In the Chicago production, Ethan Slater wore a yellow wig as SpongeBob. When it transferred to Broadway, his wig changed to a more natural red color. The Chicago production also had Ethan sport the same clothes SpongeBob wears in the cartoon with the addition of a yellow sweater vest to represent his square body, while the Broadway production has Ethan wear a yellow button down shirt and longer pants, trading in his sweater vest for suspenders.
  • The Chicago production also has Patrick sporting his floral patterned shorts from the cartoon, but this was changed in the show's Broadway run.
  • Fred is shown in the Chicago production, appearing entirely different from his cartoon self. In the Broadway production, this character still stays but is now under the name "Buster Blue Tang".
  • In 2019 Kids' Choice Awards, some of the cast from this musical make a guest appearance by performing "The Best Day Ever" song and SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song.
  • Some of the cast of the musical (in particular, Slater, Skinner, Cooper and Washington) appear at the end of "SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout" to wish SpongeBob a happy birthday.
  • The mayor's design in the episode "Plankton's Old Chum" is based off of the mayor's outfit in the musical.
  • The instruments the characters play (or pretend to play) during the finale:
    • SpongeBob: ukulele
    • Sandy: acoustic guitar
    • Mr. Krabs: banjo
    • Patrick: trombone
    • Squidward: clarinet
    • Plankton: cymbals
    • Karen: glockenspiel
    • Larry the Lobster: didgeridoo
    • Mayor: violin
    • Sardine: electric guitar
    • Mrs. Puff: piccolo
    • Perch Perkins: baritone sax
    • Old Man Jenkins: tom-toms
    • Male ensemble member dressed in purple: tenor uke
    • Female ensemble member dressed in green: melodica
    • Female ensemble member dressed in orange: trumpet
    • The only characters who don't play musical instruments in the finale are Patchy and Pearl
  • SpongeBob breaks the fourth wall when he talks to the conductor and Mike Dobson. He breaks the fourth wall again during Bikini Bottom Day when he tells Patrick that he's singing the opening number. During "The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!" SpongeBob breaks the fourth wall when he greets the television audience.
  • Live foley sound effects were done by Mike Dobson. During the Pre-Broadway try out and the Broadway production Mike Dobson was in the orchestra pit. For the tour and live TV special Mike Dobson does the sound effects on stage.
  • During the prologue one of the security guards breaks the fourth wall by telling the audience to turn off their phones, no taking pictures or videos, and no going on Facebook and Instagram. She then shines her flashlight at an audience member and yells at her for playing on her phone.
  • The Original Broadway Cast reunited for "The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!". Lilli Cooper, Catherine Ricafort, Gaelen Gilliland, and Brando Espinoza did not return for the TV special because they had moved on to other projects.
  • When SpongeBob says hello to The Mayor she says, "And tweet." This is a cultural reference to the popular social network Twitter.
  • Due to renovations at Palace Theater and the show not selling enough tickets, "The SpongeBob Musical" closed September 16, 2018.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Ceremony Category Nominee Result
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards[1] Outstanding New Broadway Musical Won
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Kyle Jarrow Nominated
Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper & Rob Hyman, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T's, They Might Be Giants, T.I., Domani & Lil'C, Jonathan Coulton, Tom Kitt Won
Outstanding Director of a Musical Tina Landau Won[2]
Outstanding Actor in a Musical Ethan Slater Won
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Gavin Lee Nominated
Outstanding Choreographer Christopher Gattelli Nominated
Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) David Zinn Nominated
Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Nominated
Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Kevin Adams Nominated
Outstanding Orchestrations Tom Kitt Nominated
Drama League Awards[3] Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Nominated
Drama Desk Awards[4]
Outstanding Musical Won
Outstanding Actor in a Musical Ethan Slater Won
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Gavin Lee Won
Outstanding Director of a Musical Tina Landau Won
The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography Christopher Gattelli Nominated
Outstanding Book of a Musical Kyle Jarrow Nominated
Outstanding Orchestrations Tom Kitt Nominated
Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical David Zinn Won
Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical David Zinn Nominated
Outstanding Projection Design Peter Nigrini Nominated
Outstanding Wig and Hair Charles G. LaPointe Won
72nd Tony Awards
Best Musical Nickelodeon, The Araca Group, Sony Music Masterworks, Kelp on the Road Nominated
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ethan Slater Nominated
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Gavin Lee Nominated
Best Book of a Musical Kyle Jarrow Nominated
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper & Rob Hyman, John Legend, Panic! at the Disco, Plain White T's, They Might Be Giants, T.I., Domani & Lil'C Nominated
Best Scenic Design of a Musical David Zinn Won
Best Costume Design of a Musical David Zinn Nominated
Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kevin Adams Nominated
Best Sound Design of a Musical Walter Trarbach and Mike Dobson Nominated
Best Direction of a Musical Tina Landau Nominated
Best Choreography Christopher Gattelli Nominated
Best Orchestrations Tom Kitt Nominated

References

  1. ^ "2018 Outer Critics Circle Nominations Announced", TheaterMania.com, 2018-04-24. (en-US) 
  2. ^ Tied with Bartlett Sher for My Fair Lady
  3. ^ "Breaking: THE BAND'S VISIT, ANGELS IN AMERICA, MEAN GIRLS, FROZEN, And More Earn Drama League Nominations; See The Full List!", BroadwayWorld.com, 2018-04-18. (en) 
  4. ^ BWW News Desk (2018-04-26). Breaking: CAROUSEL, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Lead the Pack with Drama Desk Awards Nominations; The Full List!. Broadway World. Retrieved on 2018-04-26.

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