#2Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 7:26pm
Idk
I don't think that it's an awful idea. Hopefully they'll it write so that it's aimed at parents and children. It might be a good way to get children interested in theatre.
#2Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 7:28pmEw no!
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Mr Roxy
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#3Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 7:30pm
Be still my heart
The depth to which producers will stoop for a buck is amazing.
Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller are turning over in their graves.
Poster Emeritus
#4Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 7:46pmWhat a snobby thing to say Mr Roxy. Broadway and theatre in general is made up of many different styles of entertainment and we, the public, then choose what we want to see. Thanks to producers who risk their money and hopefully make a profit, we, theatre lovers, benefit from that 'stoop'. Thanks Mr Producer.
#5Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 7:50pm
What's weird though is who's writing the music:
Musicians like Aerosmith, T.I., Sara Bareilles, Lady Antebellum, and John Legend are providing original music for the show, which is being directed by Tina Landau, whose production of Charles Mee’s Big Love is currently playing at the Signature Theatre.
The lyricists and musicians don't have to be Broadway vets, but wtf? Why all these big names? Will there be a joke with it?
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#6Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 8:03pm
Not snobby but realistic
If this type of show does it for you fine. I remember critics saying this show or that show was not worthy of Broadway. This is?
Poster Emeritus
#7Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 8:16pm
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
LegallyBroadway2
Broadway Star Joined: 8/19/10
#8Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 8:42pmSpongeBob had a large scale run early this summer at a theatre in Union Square.
#9Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 8:44pmIt wasn't a "run" as it was not a public production. It was a private workshop.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
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#10Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 8:51pm
Didn't mention that this was MY sort of show but it really is very snobby of you[or that critic] to say what is right for Broadway and what isn't.
ANY show that puts bums on seats[which means people are willing to pay to see said show] and keeps people in work and supports hundreds of ancillary businesses can only be good.
Imaginative,creativity,experimental--yes, even a Snow man is on it's way-heaven forbid-where are the jobs for REAL people??
LegallyBroadway2
Broadway Star Joined: 8/19/10
#11Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 8:56pmWell, to be exact, it was in fact a large scale run for executives and industry folk. It was not a standard workshop. Scenery, full lighting, costume and sound were used for the multi-performance run.
Jason Shatz
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#12Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 8:59pmIn a way, Spongebob already IS on Broadway. Have you seen some of the mailboxes? Furthermore, you can probably see him... well, where the hookers and dealers used to be!
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#13Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 9:15pm
It just completes the total disnification of Broadway.
Amazing now wanting any show that puts buns in seats. I remember shows that were trying to do this being referred to as turds.
Quality is no longer the main factor.If wanting quality makes me a snob so be it. Enjoy old Sponge
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RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#14Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 9:55pmI think the show is super smart. I just wonder visually what it will look like? Seeing someone in a big Spongebob costume sounds laughable. But Tina Landau is an inspired choice, so that excites me.
#15Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 10:15pmThis will be either genius or the worst thing ever. I actually just now heard from someone who saw the workshop and she said that she really liked it.
wicked4l
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/06
#16Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 10:25pmI had a friend involved with the workshops and said the material is actually fantastic.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#17Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 10:27pm
"Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller are turning over in their graves."
In 12 years I have never once seen him express interest in either of these playwrights.
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#18Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 10:55pmWell, might as well adapt South Park: Bigger Longer and Uncut for the stage while we're at it...
FindingNamo
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#19Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 11:00pmI'd go to that. Josh Gad for Cartman.
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RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#20Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 11:02pmI don't think anyone is worried about the script/music being bad. They'll be fine. I'm just worried at how it will all look and stuff. Seeing a "Spongebob: The Musical!" poster is going to make me cringe. But we did have Shrek, so who knows.
#21Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 11:09pmSouth Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut would be amazing.
....but the world goes 'round
JackOBrian3
Chorus Member Joined: 2/22/15
#22Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 11:22pmYAY I have had many sleepless nights wondering if this will ever come to BROADWAY
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#23Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 11:41pmThere's definitely a niche audience for this show... I'm laughing thinking about the actor's in this show working on character development though.
so I smile like Mona Lisa and I lay my Visa down
#24Spongebob might be coming to Broadway
Posted: 2/25/15 at 11:58pm
I'm curious to know the exact target market for this show. Spongebob appeals to the 5-9 year old group. In almost every show Ive seen, kids under six have a really tough time sitting through a 2 and a half hour show. I went to see Spiderman a few years back, and had three young boys behind me that weren't having it. The family left after the first act. I could see this as a smaller off-bway kids show.
Pros: It could actually be cool. I almost wish they would take a more adult spin to the whole thing (think Dog Sees God). Since Nick is running the deal, it will most likely be targeted towards kids. Could bring more young boys to have an interest in theater (it's a stretch).
Cons: Could be extremely cheesy. I also doubt it will draw a huge tourist crowed as most people will want to see something they can't watch on TV everyday. Spongebob doesn't have that Disney appeal that translates to all ages. Most people I know discourage their kids from watching the show.
