ABOUT THE SHOW: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg; book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics by Jonathan Coulton, additional music by Tom Kitt. Original production conceived by Tina Landau. RATED: PG for mild language and some adult situations.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
September 15 – October 8, 2023: Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
PRESENTING SPONSOR
The SpongeBob Musical is proudly sponsored by West Michigan Toyota Dealers.
TICKETS
CLICK HERE for tickets. Season Flex Passes are on sale now – save up to $15 per ticket when you purchase in advance! Individual tickets go on sale July 10, 2023.
AUDITION
CLICK HERE to visit our audition page; mark your calendar for: Sunday, July 9 5-9pm and Monday, July 10 5-9pm. Callbacks (by invitation only) Wednesday, July 12 6-10pm
MEET THE CAST
CLICK HERE for the cast list!
MEET THE PRODUCTION STAFF
Director | Allyson Paris
Choreographer | Erin Robere
Music Director | Craig Swatt
Stage Manager | Treva Wyman
Assistant Director | Eric Hand
VOLUNTEER
CLICK HERE to get involved with the production.
BEHIND THE SCENES
CLICK HERE to see how the show is brought to life at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Any related programs and community partnerships will be shared here.
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS
We believe that all people should experience the thrill, excitement, and storytelling of live theatre. CLICK HERE to see a variety of accessible programs and services based on the needs of our community.
DIGITAL PLAYBILL
Once the show has opened, you can CLICK HERE to access the show’s Digital Playbill. Why digital and not printed? This decision had many factors that went into it including the reduction of our paper footprint in an effort to be more climate-conscious as well as budgetary restrictions coming out of the pandemic. Digital Playbills remain archived long-term and can be accessed HERE.
MEDIA AND MARKETING
CLICK HERE for the review from Revue West Michigan.
CLICK HERE for the production video trailer.
CLICK HERE for the 30 second promotional video trailer.
CLICK HERE for the 60 second promotional video trailer.
CLICK HERE for the FOX17 WXMI television interview.
CLICK HERE for the WYCE 88.1FM GR LIVE radio interview.
For media requests, contact Noddea Skidmore, Director of Marketing and Communications, at n.skidmore@grct.org.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals
