Jonathan Coulton
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Photos: Elaine Hendrix, Jaboukie Young-White, and More at THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ANNUAL GALA (Dec 18, 2025)
Elaine Hendrix and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS 25TH ANNUAL GALA (Nov 20, 2025)
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is Coming to Beck Center for the Arts (Oct 8, 2025)
Photos: Elaine Hendrix, Jaboukie Young-White, and More at THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ANNUAL GALA (Dec 18, 2025)
Elaine Hendrix and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS 25TH ANNUAL GALA (Nov 20, 2025)
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is Coming to Beck Center for the Arts (Oct 8, 2025)
BIO
Jonathan Coulton is from the Internet. While a struggling music industry fell to pieces over file sharing and shifting business models, he quietly and independently amassed a small army of techies, nerds, and dedicated superfans. His songs cover an eclectic range of subjects, from zombies and mad scientists to marriage and parenthood (and now, Spongebob!). You may know him from many things, including the songs from the Portal games, his work on the NPR quiz show "Ask Me Another," or his annual comedy music cruise, the JoCo Cruise. His latest release is "Solid State," a sci-fi concept album (with a companion graphic novel by Matt Fraction and Albert Monteys) about internet culture, trolls, and how love and empathy may yet keep the world from ending.
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Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score
Jonathan Coulton, SpongeBob SquarePants
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score
Jonathan CoultonSpongeBob SquarePants
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Jonathan CoultonSpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
Videos
Video: Watch Clips from THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Chopin Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-30 14:28:52
BWW Interview: Ethan Slater & Tom Kenny Chat About THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL on DVD
by Sarah Jae Leiber - 2020-10-21 17:10:52
VIDEO: Ethan Slater Performs 'Best Day Ever' In SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-12-04 13:29:24
VIDEO: Get a Peek Behind the Curtain With the Touring Cast of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-17 11:37:05
VIDEO: Get a First Look at the Touring Cast of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL in Action
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-08 07:55:23
WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-06-03 12:00:48
WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Itamar Moses and David Yazbek
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-05-11 14:00:02
VIDEO: It's the Best Day Ever! Watch the Full BroadwayCon Panel With the Cast of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-27 17:21:49
Songs of SPONGEBOB: How Bikini Bottom Started Singing Long Before Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-12-04 17:03:35
VIDEO: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Musical Makes a Splash on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-12-03 15:59:04
STAGE TUBE: Director Tina Landau Talks THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-05-20 12:18:00
TV: What's Happening in Bikini Bottom During THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL? The Creative Team Opens Up!
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-05-17 11:23:27
TV: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Creatives Dive Into Crafting Sets, Props & More!
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-05-12 11:34:17
TV: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Creatives on Bringing the Characters of Bikini Bottom to the Stage
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-05-10 11:33:26
VIDEO: First Look at THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL's Sets, Music, Choreography & More!
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-20 10:19:46
STAGE TUBE: Go Inside Rehearsals with the SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Team!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-04-01 12:51:41
TV Exclusive: Exclusive First Look at Ethan Slater and Tom Higgenson Singing 'BFF' From THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL!
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-02-26 14:48:36
News
Photos: Elaine Hendrix, Jaboukie Young-White, and More at THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ANNUAL GALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which was held at The Space at Irondale. This annual flagship event featured stars rehearsing and performing new plays in 24 hours. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which was held at The Space at Irondale. This annual flagship event featured stars rehearsing and performing new plays in 24 hours. See photos!
Elaine Hendrix and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS 25TH ANNUAL GALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which will be held at The Space at Irondale.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which will be held at The Space at Irondale.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is Coming to Beck Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present intergenerational experience that is fun for all, The SpongeBob Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present intergenerational experience that is fun for all, The SpongeBob Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.
Photos: First look at MTVarts’ THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 11, 2025
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Plunge in! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 11, 2025
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Plunge in! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION to be Presented by BrightSide Theatre Youth Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
BrightSide Youth Theatre project will bring the characters of the popular SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Nickelodeon TV series to the stage this fall when they present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
BrightSide Youth Theatre project will bring the characters of the popular SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Nickelodeon TV series to the stage this fall when they present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION. Learn more!
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Youth Edition to be Presented at The Gateway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025
Experience The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, which took on Broadway and became a Tony Award-winning global sensation! On stage at The Gateway Playhouse. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025
Experience The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, which took on Broadway and became a Tony Award-winning global sensation! On stage at The Gateway Playhouse. Learn more!
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Des Moines
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
The Spongebob Musical is coming to Des Moines. Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
The Spongebob Musical is coming to Des Moines. Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! Learn more about the production here!
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Four County Players
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
As the first production of their 53rd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present Nickelodeon's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL beginning this month.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
As the first production of their 53rd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present Nickelodeon's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL beginning this month.
MEAN GIRLS, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, and More Set For Beck Center For The Arts 2025-2026 Theater Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Professional Theater Season, the 92nd season which includes a big splash, comedies, dramas, musicals, and a new collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Professional Theater Season, the 92nd season which includes a big splash, comedies, dramas, musicals, and a new collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program.
SF SKETCHFEST Announces Initial Lineup For 2025 Comedy Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024
SF Sketchfest has announced its 2025 comedy festival lineup featuring Bill Murray, Tim Curry, Kathryn Hahn, and JB Smoove.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024
SF Sketchfest has announced its 2025 comedy festival lineup featuring Bill Murray, Tim Curry, Kathryn Hahn, and JB Smoove.
Concord Theatricals Awards Schools With THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Licensing Packages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024
Concord Theatricals has revealed the 10 winners of their Sing Like a Sponge: The SpongeBob Musical Contest. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024
Concord Theatricals has revealed the 10 winners of their Sing Like a Sponge: The SpongeBob Musical Contest. Learn more!
Photos: Newtown Arts Company's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Zlock Performing Arts Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024
Check out photos from Newtown Arts Company's production of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024
Check out photos from Newtown Arts Company's production of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL here!
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Swims Into Newtown In August
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024
Newtown Arts Company will present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL from August 15-18 at the Zlock Performing Arts Center at Bucks County Community College.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024
Newtown Arts Company will present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL from August 15-18 at the Zlock Performing Arts Center at Bucks County Community College.
Jeremy Jordan, Tituss Burgess & More Set for Scottsdale Center's 2024"25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts reveals its 2024–25 season lineup, offering a diverse array of concerts and performances catering to various tastes from eclectic to traditional.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts reveals its 2024–25 season lineup, offering a diverse array of concerts and performances catering to various tastes from eclectic to traditional.
Review: SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION at Red Curtain Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 25, 2024
There was laughter, there was singing, and each show had a special guest bringing the news about the impending doom. Fun was had by all.
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 25, 2024
There was laughter, there was singing, and each show had a special guest bringing the news about the impending doom. Fun was had by all.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Slow Burn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
The 2023/2024 Slow Burn Theatre Company Season culminates with the bold, original musical The SpongeBob Musical Saturday, June 8 through Sunday, June 23.
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
The 2023/2024 Slow Burn Theatre Company Season culminates with the bold, original musical The SpongeBob Musical Saturday, June 8 through Sunday, June 23.
Concord Theatricals Launches SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024
Concord Theatricals is launching SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL contest for Title 1 Schools. Learn more and see how to apply!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024
Concord Theatricals is launching SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL contest for Title 1 Schools. Learn more and see how to apply!
Roxy Regional School of the Arts to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024
“Rediscover Friendship” with the family-friendly theatrical sensation The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, opening at the Roxy Regional Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024
“Rediscover Friendship” with the family-friendly theatrical sensation The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, opening at the Roxy Regional Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
SF SKETCHFEST Kicks Off Next Week With Eric Idle, 200+ Shows January 18 - February 4
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024
SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024
SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.
SF Sketchfest Unveils Lineup for 2024 Comedy Festival Featuring More Than 200 Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023
SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023
SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jonathan Coulton written?
Jonathan Coulton has written 1 shows including The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).
What awards has Jonathan Coulton been nominated for?
Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.
What awards has Jonathan Coulton won?
Jonathan Coulton has won the Best Score award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and the Outstanding New Score award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.
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