The Flaming Lips
Latest News on The Flaming Lips:
David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and More Set for 2026 Latitude Festival (Nov 4, 2025)
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is Coming to Beck Center for the Arts (Oct 8, 2025)
Photos: First look at MTVarts’ THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION (Sep 11, 2025)
David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and More Set for 2026 Latitude Festival (Nov 4, 2025)
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is Coming to Beck Center for the Arts (Oct 8, 2025)
Photos: First look at MTVarts’ THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION (Sep 11, 2025)
BIO
The Flaming Lips are an American rock band, formed in Norman, OK., in 1983. Melodically, their sound contains lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements. Lyrically, their compositions have elements of space rock, including unusual song and album titles. They are acclaimed for their elaborate live shows, which feature costumes, balloons, puppets, video projections, complex stage light configurations, giant hands, large amounts of confetti, and frontman Wayne Coyne's signature man-sized plastic bubble, in which he traverses the audience. Q magazine named The Flaming Lips one of the "50 bands to see before you die". The group has garnered three Grammy Awards, including two for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
Awards and Nominations
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score
The Flaming Lips, SpongeBob SquarePants
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score
The Flaming LipsSpongeBob SquarePants
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
The Flaming LipsSpongeBob 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: The Flaming Lips Perform 'Race For The Prize' on THE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-06-11 11:12:16
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
Choir! Choir! Choir! Release 'People Have The Power' Video with Patti Smith and Stewart Copeland
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-09-19 15:25:59
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
VIDEO: The Flaming Lips Perform 'There Should Be Unicorns' on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-03 09:31:04
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE BITE with Katie Lynch and WAITRESS' Kimiko Glenn
by Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch - 2016-05-31 11:00:49
News
David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and More Set for 2026 Latitude Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Celebrating twenty years of fearless creativity, Klarna presents Latitude will return to Henham Park, Suffolk. David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi, and Teddy Swims headline a boundary-pushing line-up.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Celebrating twenty years of fearless creativity, Klarna presents Latitude will return to Henham Park, Suffolk. David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi, and Teddy Swims headline a boundary-pushing line-up.
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!
Choir! Choir! Choir! to Present UN-SILENT NIGHT Holiday Sing-Along at Massey Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025
Massey Hall will welcome back Choir! Choir! Choir! to the legendary Allan Slaight Stage for two shows in December. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025
Massey Hall will welcome back Choir! Choir! Choir! to the legendary Allan Slaight Stage for two shows in December. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Diamond Head Theatre
by F.H. Kekoa - Aug 5, 2025
Closing out Diamond Head Theatre’s 2024-2025 season, The SpongeBob Musical builds on the momentum of a season of impressive productions like Master Class and Man of La Mancha to a fin-tastic finale filled with knockout production value, notable performances, and nautical nonsense (naturally).
by F.H. Kekoa - Aug 5, 2025
Closing out Diamond Head Theatre’s 2024-2025 season, The SpongeBob Musical builds on the momentum of a season of impressive productions like Master Class and Man of La Mancha to a fin-tastic finale filled with knockout production value, notable performances, and nautical nonsense (naturally).
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.
Kathleen Edwards Adds New Headlining Shows to Fall Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2025
Singer, songwriter and performer Kathleen Edwards will continue her headline tour through the fall with newly confirmed stops at Boston’s Brighton Music Hall, Chicago’s Lincoln Hall, Ottawa’s Bronson Centre, Minneapolis’ Fine Line, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2025
Singer, songwriter and performer Kathleen Edwards will continue her headline tour through the fall with newly confirmed stops at Boston’s Brighton Music Hall, Chicago’s Lincoln Hall, Ottawa’s Bronson Centre, Minneapolis’ Fine Line, and more.
Modest Mouse Details Fall North American Tour with Built to Spill
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025
Modest Mouse will cap an eventful and hugely successful 2025 with a month-long leg of new North American headlining tour dates, featuring fellow Pacific Northwest indie stalwarts Built to Spill.
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025
Modest Mouse will cap an eventful and hugely successful 2025 with a month-long leg of new North American headlining tour dates, featuring fellow Pacific Northwest indie stalwarts Built to Spill.
ENO Reveals New Music Director and 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025
English National Opera has announced the appointment of André de Ridder as its new Music Director and unveils details of its programme for the 2025/26 Season. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025
English National Opera has announced the appointment of André de Ridder as its new Music Director and unveils details of its programme for the 2025/26 Season. Learn more here!
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.
Modest Mouse to Present 'The Psychic Salamander Festival'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2025
Modest Mouse has announced their inaugural The Psychic Salamander Festival, two days of music headlined by the Pacific Northwest mainstays. The event will take place September 13th and 14th in Carnation, WA on the family-owned Remlinger Farms.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2025
Modest Mouse has announced their inaugural The Psychic Salamander Festival, two days of music headlined by the Pacific Northwest mainstays. The event will take place September 13th and 14th in Carnation, WA on the family-owned Remlinger Farms.
Daniel Avery, The Blessed Madonna, & More Join Meo Kalorama 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025
Daniel Avery, The Blessed Madonna, Royel Otis, and Helena Hauff have joined Meo Kalorama, which returns to Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon on 19th, 20th, and 21st of June 2025.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025
Daniel Avery, The Blessed Madonna, Royel Otis, and Helena Hauff have joined Meo Kalorama, which returns to Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon on 19th, 20th, and 21st of June 2025.
The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse to Embark on Co-Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2025
Indie rock mainstays The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse have announced a 2025 co-headline tour beginning August 1st at Atlanta, GA’s Coca-Cola Roxy. All tickets go on sale this Friday, March 28th at 10:00AM local time.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2025
Indie rock mainstays The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse have announced a 2025 co-headline tour beginning August 1st at Atlanta, GA’s Coca-Cola Roxy. All tickets go on sale this Friday, March 28th at 10:00AM local time.
Pet Shop Boys, FKA Twigs, Damiano David, & More Join MEO Kalorama 2025 Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
MEO KALORAMA returns to Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon between the 19th and 21st of June 2025, unveiling the first wave of artists for what promises to be a stellar lineup including Pet Shop Boys, FKA twigs, Damiano David, Jorja Smith, and many more.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
MEO KALORAMA returns to Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon between the 19th and 21st of June 2025, unveiling the first wave of artists for what promises to be a stellar lineup including Pet Shop Boys, FKA twigs, Damiano David, Jorja Smith, and many more.
Phantogram to Stream Sold Out Final Show of Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025
On the road in support of their fifth album, Phantogram's Running Through Colors North American Tour wraps up this Friday, February 28th. Fans who missed them live during the tour or want to relive their live show will be able to livestream the final show via Veeps.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025
On the road in support of their fifth album, Phantogram's Running Through Colors North American Tour wraps up this Friday, February 28th. Fans who missed them live during the tour or want to relive their live show will be able to livestream the final show via Veeps.
Jackson Browne Joins Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Jackson Browne has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Jackson Browne has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert.
Michael Stipe Joins Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2025
Tibet House US has announced that artist, producer and singer/songwriter Michael Stipe, who fronted the band R.E.M. for 31 years, has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2025
Tibet House US has announced that artist, producer and singer/songwriter Michael Stipe, who fronted the band R.E.M. for 31 years, has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has The Flaming Lips written?
The Flaming Lips has written 1 shows including The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).
What awards has The Flaming Lips 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 The Flaming Lips won?
The Flaming Lips have won the Best Score award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and received the Outstanding New Score award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.
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