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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

[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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WICKED Movie Features Live Vocals From Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo: 'F*ck Pre-Records'

In a new preview of the Wicked movie, director Jon M. Chu reveals that leading ladies Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opted to sing live while filming the movie. Since Erivo is doing her own stunts in the film, she actually carries out the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity,' singing high Fs while flying into the Western sky. Find out more about the film!

Kristin Chenoweth Says the WICKED Movie Will 'Blow Everyone Away'

Kristin Chenoweth is sharing her thoughts after seeing 'a little bit' of the Wicked movie. When speaking about her good friend Ariana Grande taking over the role of Glinda, Chenoweth has always 'wanted this to happen.' Chenoweth has not confirmed if she and co-star Idina Menzel are making cameos in the new movie, she says that she's 'very proud.'

Photo: Whoopi Goldberg Visits SPAMALOT on Broadway

Check out a photo of Whoopi Goldberg visiting Spamalot on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

WICKED Director Jon M. Chu to Drop Memoir on IN THE HEIGHTS & More

Wicked film director Jon M. Chu is releasing his new memoir this summer. Chu worked on the project with Jeremy McCarter, who collaborated with Lin-Manuel Miranda on books like Hamilton: the Revolution and In the Heights: Finding Home.

Video: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Use WICKED Lyrics to Present at Oscars

Watch a video of Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo presenting Best Original Score and Best Original Song at the Oscars. After the orchestra played 'For Good' as they entered, the two movie musical stars used lyrics from Wicked and nodded to The Wizard of Oz while introducing the category. Watch the video now!

Photos: See Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Channel WICKED at the Oscars

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo channeled their Wicked characters on the Oscars red carpet. Grande paid tribute to Glinda with a custom pastel pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown. Erivo is representing Elphaba in a dark green custom Louis Vuitton dress. Check out photos now!

SPAMALOT To Close On Broadway This April

The Broadway revival Monty Python's SPAMALOT will conclude its noble quest when it plays its final performance on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

WICKED Movie Stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande to Present at the Oscars

Wicked movie stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande will present at the Oscars this year. They join a new slate of presenters that also include Emily Blunt, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Rita Moreno, Jessica Lange, Jennifer Lawrence, John Mulaney, and more. Check out the full lineup now!

Ariana Grande Had to 'Completely Erase Pop Star Ari' For WICKED: How She 'Deconstructed' Herself to Play Glinda

Ariana Grande is giving a first look into how she became Glinda for the Wicked movie musical. In her first full-length interview since wrapping up filming, Grande shared how she prepared to audition for Wicked and what she learned about herself as a performer throughout filming. Watch the interview video now!

SPAMALOT Will Perform on THE VIEW Next Week

Spamalot is performing on The View next week. The performance will mark the production's third televised appearance, following performances of 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' and 'Knights of the Round Table' on NBC. They performed a medley of the two songs on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

WICKED Cast Recording Streams Increase Ahead of New Film

As we prepare for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie musical, fans are returning to the iconic Original Broadway Cast Recording. The day after the teaser trailer dropped, over a dozen songs from the album received significant spikes on Spotify in the U.S. Check out how songs like 'Defying Gravity' and 'Popular' have increased in streams!

Video: WICKED Teaser Trailer Sparks Excitement Among Fans and Celebrities

Wicked's official social media account delighted fans with a special treat—a reaction video to the teaser trailer released during Super Bowl Sunday. A myriad of celebrities joined the excitement, capturing their own reactions in videos. Dive into the global buzz surrounding the trailer!

Video: The Company of WICKED On Broadway Watches The Teaser Trailer for the Film Adaptation

Good news! The first teaser trailer and poster for part one of the Wicked movie has been released. Go backstage at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre as members of the show's current company take in their first look of the hotly anticipated film adaptation. 

Photo: SPAMALOT Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

Over the weekend, the cast of SPAMALOT celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Check out a photo from the celebration

Inside the WICKED Movie Teaser Trailer: What's New & What You Might Have Missed

Check out a shot-by-shot analysis of the Wicked movie musical teaser trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can assume are iconic moments from the stage show brought to the big screen.

TV: Ya puedes ver el trailer de WICKED con Cynthia Erivo y Ariana Grande

Tras dos décadas como uno de los musicales más aclamados y longevos en escena, WICKED llega en noviembre a la gran pantalla para convertirse en un esperadísimo y espectacular evento cinematográfico que definirá una era.

Jonathan Bennett Shares Video Telling Husband He Booked Spamalot on Broadway

Original MEAN GIRL's cast member and current Knight at the Round Table, @SpamalotBway's Jonathan Bennett, shared a touching video of when he broke the news of his Broadway debut with his husband Jaymes.

New Block Of Tickets On Sale For GLORY DAYS Benefit Concert Starring George Salazar, Colton Ryan and More

Keen Company announces new block of tickets for GLORY DAYS benefit concert featuring Jordan Dobson, Derek Klena, Colton Ryan, and George Salazar. One-night-only event at Symphony Space.

Interview: Jonathan Bennett on His SPAMALOT Broadway Debut: 'I've Dreamt About This Moment'

Jonathan Bennett is currently appearing as Sir Robin in Spamalot, joining an all-star Broadway cast with James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Ethan Slater, and more. BroadwayWorld sat down with Bennett to discuss his lifelong Broadway dreams, how Spamalot is similar to Mean Girls, working with the cast of the new revival, and more.

Video: Watch the First WICKED Movie Musical Teaser With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & More

The first teaser for part one of the Wicked movie has been released, first airing during the Super Bowl. Watch a video featuring a first look at Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and more in the teaser! Plus, check out the first theatrical poster photo.

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: The Musical" 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, 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.

What awards has Ethan Slater won?

Ethan Slater has won several awards for his role in "SpongeBob SquarePants" on Broadway, 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.

What is Ethan Slater next theatre project?

Ethan Slater's next show will be Spamalot which opens on 11/16/2023 on Broadway.

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