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BIO

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


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

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STAGE CREDITS

Marcel on the Train
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Marcel Marceau
Spamalot Spamalot
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Prince Herbert
The Historian
Prince Herbert
The Historian
Assassins Assassins
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Lee Harvey Oswald/The Balladeer
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
SpongeBob SquarePants
Baghdaddy Baghdaddy
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival at St. Luke's Theater, 2017
Performer
The Spongebob Musical The Spongebob Musical
[Chicago]
World Premiere Chicago Production, 2016
SpongeBob SquarePants
Diner Diner
[Regional (US)]
Delaware Theatre Company World Premiere Production, 2015
Modell

Productions

Marcel on the Train
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Writer

Movies

Evol
[ 2016 ] Ronny Goldstein
The Man Behind the Camera
[ 2021 ] Gerald
Wicked
[ 2024 ] Boq
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
[ 2024 ] Henry
Wicked
[ 2024 ] Boq
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
[ 2024 ] Henry

Awards and Nominations


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

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants


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

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants


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

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants


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

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants

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

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

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Stephen Schwartz Shares Updates on WICKED: FOR GOOD Soundtrack
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2025

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by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2025

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reunited on last week's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars to guest judge a special Wicked challenge! On episode seven of season 10, the queens were tasked with creating a look inspired by Wicked: For Good, working in pairs with one Queen creating a 'Good Witch' look and the other creating a 'Bad Witch' look. Watch highlights in this video!
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Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Guest Judge on DRAG RACE For WICKED-Themed Challenge
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2025

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are appearing on this week's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars to guest judge a special Wicked challenge! On episode seven of season 10, the queens are tasked with creating a look inspired by Wicked: For Good.
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Ethan Slater's MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Will Make World Premiere at Classic Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Classic Stage Company has announced its 2025-26 Season, which will include a new production, co-written by and starring Ethan Slater. Learn more about the lineup here!
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Video: Broadway’s WICKED Cast Reacts to the Full WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025

The Broadway cast of Wicked gathered backstage to take in the brand-new full trailer for Wicked: For Good, the second installment of the two-part film adaptation. Watch their reactions in the video!
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WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer Achieved 113 Million Views Within 24 Hours
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

The official trailer for Wicked: For Good achieved a whopping 113 million views in its first 24 hours, following its premiere last week. This is up from 75 million views from the trailer for Wicked: Part One.
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Kristin Chenoweth Says She Won't Appear in WICKED: FOR GOOD
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

During the red carpet at The 78th Tony Awards, Kristin Chenoweth set the record straight about whether she will appear in the conclusion of the Wicked movie.
Video: New WICKED: FOR GOOD Teaser Drops at The Tony Awards Photo
Video: New WICKED: FOR GOOD Teaser Drops at The Tony Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

During the Tony Awards tonight, a new teaser dropped for Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated finale of the Wicked film adaptation. Check it out now!
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by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2025

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo recently joined the TODAY Show to talk about her new album 'I Forgive You,' also teasing Wicked: For Good following the new trailer drop this week. Watch her conversation now.
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by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jun 5, 2025

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Video: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Return in WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2025

Get ready to be changed for good! Following its debut in theaters​​​​​​, the first trailer for Wicked: For Good is finally here for all to see. Adapting Act 2 of the hit stage musical, the movie hits theaters on November 21, 2025. Watch the trailer now!
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Photo: New WICKED: FOR GOOD Poster Unveiled Ahead of New Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025

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Video: Watch a Teaser for the New WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer Coming Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2025

A new teaser has been released, offering viewers a first look at costumes in Wicked: For Good, and confirming the release of the new trailer tomorrow. Watch the 20-second teaser here!
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WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer to Debut Online Following Theatrical Screenings
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

Following its exclusive debut in theaters this Wednesday, NBC has confirmed that the long-awaited trailer for Wicked: For Good will drop online this week.
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by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

Following her acclaimed turn as Elphaba in the first part of the Wicked film adaptation, Cynthia Erivo is shedding light on how her character evolves in Wicked: For Good, hitting theaters later this year.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ethan Slater been in?

Ethan Slater has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Ethan Slater been in?

Ethan Slater has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ethan Slater been nominated for?

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

What awards has Ethan Slater won?

Ethan Slater has won several awards for his performance in SpongeBob SquarePants, including Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards.

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