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Ethan Slater 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.


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.

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Ethan Slater STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
The Historian

Prince Herbert

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Lee Harvey Oswald/The Balladeer

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
SpongeBob SquarePants

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival at St. Luke's Theater, 2017
Performer

[Chicago]
World Premiere Chicago Production, 2016
SpongeBob SquarePants

[Regional (US)]
Delaware Theatre Company World Premiere Production, 2015
Modell


Ethan Slater Movies

Evol
[ 2016 ] Ronny Goldstein
The Man Behind the Camera
[ 2021 ] Gerald

Ethan Slater Awards and Nominations


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants


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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants


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

Ethan Slater, SpongeBob SquarePants


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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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Ethan Slater News


WATCH: Featurette 'Construyendo el mundo de WICKED'

El próximo 22 de noviembre llega a nuestros cines la primera parte de WICKED, adaptación cinematográfica del celebérrimo musical con música y letra de Stephen Schwartz con Cynthia Erivo y Ariana Grande como su dúo protagonista.
Video: Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Immersive World of the WICKED Movie

Universal has just dropped a new featurette for the highly anticipated Wicked movie, which gives eager viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the cinematic world of the film. Watch the featurette now!
Sara Bareilles To Give Special Concert To Benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival

Sara Bareilles will perform a special concert to benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival. The event also marks the return of WTF Cabaret, featuring various artists and hosts.
Julie Benko, Ethan Slater & More Join Cast for MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Workshop

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced initial casting for its Fridays@3 reading series and summer workshops, including a new reading for 'White Bitches in Delhi'.
Will WICKED and GLADIATOR II Be the Next 'Barbenheimer'? Paul Mescal Weighs In

Wicked and Gladiator II are both set to release on November 22, 2024. Paul Mescal stars in Gladiator II and, in a new interview, talked about the potential that the two films have to be the next Barbenheimer.
Video: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Talk WICKED in 'Moments Worth Paying For' Campaign Video

Watch Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo urge UK audiences to visit the cinema in the campaign video for Moments Worth Paying For here.
John Powell Scoring WICKED Movie With Stephen Schwartz

It has been confirmed that composer John Powell will be co-writing the musical score for the highly anticipated Wicked movie. The underscoring will serve as the soundtrack in addition to Stephen Schwartz's songs. Powell has previously scored numerous projects, including Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Bourne films, Don't Worry Darling, and the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces Alex Edelman Added Show And More

Williamstown Theatre Festival reveals casting and creative teams for three new productions and announces the extension of Alex Edelman's stand-up set.
WICKED se estrenará en cines el 22 de noviembre

Universal Pictures ha anunciado que la película tendrá esta nueva fecha de lanzamiento.
WICKED Movie to Be Released in Theaters Early

Universal has announced that Wicked, the highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway musical, will now be released in theaters on November 22, 2024. This is 5 days earlier than the previous release date of November 27.
Gavin Creel & Alex Edelman to Join Williamstown Theatre Festival This Summer

Special programming has been revealed for the summer season featuring 2024 Special Tony Award winner Alex Edelman and Tony Award and Olivier Award winner Gavin Creel. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch the New Teaser for WICKED Movie

Tonight at the Tony Awards, Universal dropped a new teaser for the upcoming Wicked movie. The Wicked film adaptation stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Joining them is Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard. Watch the new teaser now!
Video: Jon M. Chu Shares Mashup of Reactions to WICKED Movie Trailer

Following the release of the first full Wicked trailer in May, director Jon M. Chu has taken to X/Twitter to share a compilation video featuring the numerous trailer reactions that arrived following its debut. Watch the mashup here!
Video: Ariana Grande Recalls Keeping WICKED Casting a Secret

Pop star Ariana Grande appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday to talk about her latest album and her highly anticipated performance as Glinda in the Wicked movie, arriving later this year. Watch the full interview, where she also talks about her initial experience seeing Wicked for the first time and meeting Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel!
Lineup Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival's WTF IS NEXT Featuring Adam Kantor, Britton & The Sting and More

The lineup has been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's “WTF IS NEXT,” Lear more about programming and see how to purchase tickets.
CSC to Present Nick Blaemire and Ethan Slater's EDGE OF THE WORLD in Concert

Classic Stage Company will present a one-night-only concert presentation of Edge of the World, a new musical with a book, music, and lyrics by Nick Blaemire and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch the WICKED Trailer Made Entirely Out of LEGOs

An all new version of the trailer for the forthcoming Wicked movie has been released - and this time it has been made entirely out of LEGOs! 
Kristin Chenoweth Reveals Vocal Tip She Shared with Ariana Grande for WICKED Movie

In a new interview, Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth shared one of her favorite practices for keeping her singing voice healthy- a tip she also shared with Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film. She and Grande have known one another for years since Grande attended the original Broadway production of Wicked at age 10.
WICKED Movie to Collaborate on New Products With Funko, Hasbro, & More

It looks like LEGO won't be the only Wicked product that will be available to purchase this fall. It has just been announced that a plethora of Wicked-themed merchandise will hit shelves to coincide with both entries of the highly-anticipated film adaptation. The merchandise spans several categories including apparel, accessories, footwear, home décor, beauty, toys, role play, publishing, collectibles, and more. 
Andy Nyman to Play Governor Thropp in WICKED Movie

Actor Andy Nyman took to social media on Monday to reveal that he will be playing the role of Governor Thropp in the upcoming Wicked movie. In the musical, Thropp is the 'father' of Elphaba and Nessarose and the governor of Munchkinland. He appears in the opening number 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' which serves as a flashback of Elphaba's birth.

Ethan Slater 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?

Ethan Slater has been nominated for several awards for his role in SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway. These nominations include 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, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the 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" on Broadway. These include 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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