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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

[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


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[2016]Evol Ronny Goldstein

[2021]The Man Behind the Camera Gerald

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Nick Jonas & Joe Jonas Both Auditioned For the WICKED Movie

Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas have both revealed that they both auditioned for the same role in the Wicked movie. The two Jonas Brothers stated that they unsuccessfully went up against each other for an unspecified part.

Listen: Rob McClure Talks Kindness On Broadway & More On THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast

Tony-nominated Broadway star Rob McClure stops by the latest episde of The Art of Kindness podcast. The performer opens up about his full-circle Beetlejuice moment, acts of kindness, being kind to yourself as an actor and so much more.

Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda Gives Advice For Achieving Your Dreams

Lin-Manuel Miranda gave empowering advice at the Broadway opening night of New York, New York. The Hamiton mastermind spoke with The Art of Kindness podcast host Robert Peterpaul while walking the red carpet. Since the new musical showcases the chasing of dreams, Peterpaul asked Miranda his advice for those out there ready to give up on their own.

WICKED Movie Footage Shown at CinemaCon With First Looks at 'Defying Gravity' & 'Popular'

The first footage of the Wicked movie was shown at CinemaCon in Las Vegas last night. Audio of 'Defying Gravity' and 'Popular' were played, giving attendees a first listen to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo singing Stephen Schwartz's iconic music. New shots of Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard were also revealed.

Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reveals Ariana Grande Calls Her With WICKED Movie Updates on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

Kristin Chenoweth sat down on The Kelly Clarkson Show this morning, discussing the advice that she gave to Ariana Grande before she films the upcoming Wicked film adaptation. The original Glinda also discussed the phone calls she receives from Grande, from the moment she first got the role to updates during filming. Watch the video now!

Photos: Director Jon M Chu Shares First Look at Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in WICKED Movie

On his Instagram account, director Jon M Chu shared a first look at Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in the two-part Wicked film adaptation currently filming in the U.K. Part One is set for release November 27, 2024. Check out the images here!

Jon M. Chu to Direct JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Film Adaptation

After directing the Wicked movie musical, Jon M. Chu will helm a film adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for Amazon Studios. Also known for directing the hit comedy Crazy Rich Asians and the film adaptation of In the Heights, Chu has been 'dreaming' of directing the musical for years.

WICKED Movie Now Casting For Young Nessarose

According to a new casting notice, the upcoming Wicked movie is authentically-casting a wheelchair user as Young Nessarose, a new character for the film. Marissa Bode will be playing Nessarose in the upcoming two-part film adaptation, also starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.

Wake Up With BWW 4/4: Neil Patrick Harris Joins PETER PAN GOES WRONG, Plus a Message From Andy Karl!

Top stories: Neil Patrick Harris joins the cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong, first look at Shucked on Broadway, complete casting for Once Upon A One More Time, plus check out a video message from Andy Karl in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Video: BAD CINDERELLA's Linedy Genao Gets Red Carpet Surprise

Watch Bad Cinderella star Linedy Genao get a sweet surprise on the show's opening night red carpet.

Photo: Ariana Grande Shares WICKED Update Halfway Through Filming

Ariana Grande has shared a new photo from the set of Wicked, revealing that they are halfway done with filming. Joining Grande as Glinda and Erivo as Elphaba is Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose.

Listen: BAD CINDERELLA Cast Chats With The Art of Kindness Podcast

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, bring listeners a special episode of The Art of Kindness podcast, which promotes kindness in the entertainment industry and beyond.

Wake Up With BWW 3/29: HAMILTON in Manila, Plus a Message from Adrianna Hicks!

Top stories: Hamilton will make its Asian premiere in Manila, Adam James joins the cast of the Wicked film, plus watch a video message from Adrianna Hicks in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Adam James Joins WICKED Movie Musical Cast

Adam James has joined the cast of the upcoming Wicked movie musical adaptation. James will join Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Jonathan Bailey will play Fiyero, alongside Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose.

Photos: Ariana Grande Shares Photos With Cynthia Erivo Behind the Scenes For the WICKED Film

Ariana Grande took to Instagram to share some photos of herself and Cynthia Erivo behind the scenes of the upcoming Wicked film.

Listen: Stephanie J. Block Talks INTO THE WOODS & More on The Art of Kindness Podcast

Listen to Stephanie J. Block on the latest episode of The Art of Kindness podcast!

Wake Up With BWW 3/15: GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Casting, WICKED Movie Date Change, and More!

Top stories: Full casting for Good Night, Oscar; the first #WickedMovie will be released earlier than expected, and more!

WICKED: PART ONE Film Shifts Release Date to Thanksgiving 2024

The first Wicked movie will be released earlier than expected! It stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Grammy Winner Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, alongside Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose. Plus, check out the films official logo!

Video: Relive the Best of BROADWAY BACKWARDS

Tonight's the night! Broadway Backwards, the only annual LGBTQ+ celebration on Broadway returns to the New Amsterdam Theatre. We're flashing back with videos of just a few of our favorite Broadway Backwards performances from years past. Which Broadway Backwards number is your favorite?

Listen: Broadway's Ilana Levine Talks Kindness of Awards Season & More on THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast

Listen to Broadway's Ilana Levine on the latest episode of The Art of Kindness podcast!

Ethan Slater FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ethan Slater has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Ethan Slater has not appeared in the West End

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 .

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 SquarePantsand Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants.

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