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THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE! Draws 1.7 Million Viewers

The ratings are in for The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! on Nickelodeon! (more...)

Wake Up With BWW 12/11: Idina Menzel at Carnegie Hall, Patrick Stewart's A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and More!

Today's top stories: Idina Menzel plays Carnegie Hall tonight, Sir Patrick Stewart's one-man A Christmas Carol plays its first of two performances, and more! (more...)

BWW TV: Broadway Sessions Goes Back to Bikini Bottom with Ethan Slater and the Cast of SPONGEBOB!

This past Thursday at Broadway Sessions we took a trip down memory lane to Bikini Bottom at our Spongebob Cast Reunion Show! It was a joy to have the gang all back together as we all reminisced and naturally, hilarity ensued. Our wonderful lineup included Lauralyn McClelland, Kyle Matthew Hamilton, Danny Skinner & Ethan Slater, Robert Taylor Jr., Gavin Lee, Kelvin Moon Loh, Tina Landau, with special guests Marty Thomas, Finn Douglas, and Rising Star Catie Pires Fernandes. What a fun way to gear up for the HIGHLY anticipated Spongebob broadcast on Nickelodeon last week!  (more...)

80 Gifs From THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL To Up Your Social Media Game

This past Saturday was the best day ever because Nickelodeon aired The Spongebob Musical: Live on Stage, a filmed version of the Broadway musical, which reunited members of the original cast. Now that we've all had a sufficient amount of time to recover from the excitement of the big night, we're sure you have opinions to share on social media, and we've got all the best Bikini Bottom moments from Saturday night for you to upgrade your tweets! Check out all the gifs! (more...)

BWW Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE! Brought The Iconic Characters to Life on Nickelodeon!

On Saturday, December 7, members of the original award-winning Broadway company of The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage! reunited for a live television production on Nickelodeon. (more...)

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE is Available to Purchase on Amazon Prime

Last night, Nickelodeon aired The Spongebob Musical: Live on Stage, a filmed version of the Broadway musical, which reunited members of the original cast. If you missed the stream, or just want to rewatch it again and again, it is now available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video (more...)

VIDEO: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Characters Are Brought From Screen To Stage!

Are you ready, kids? We're getting ready for The Spongebob Musical: Live on Stage! coming to Nickelodeon with a look at how the show's creative team brought their iconic characters to life, from the small screen to a costume sketch and to the stage! Check out this video to see Ethan Slater, Danny Skinner, Gavin Lee, and more bringing the residents of Bikini Bottom to life! (more...)

VIDEO: Patchy the Pirate Interviews The Cast of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE!

Are you ready kids? Patchy the Pirate, also known as original Spongebob voice actor Tom Kenny, is going behind the scenes at Nickelodeon's upcoming The Spongebob Musical: Live on Stage! Check out this video to see him chat with Ethan Slater, Danny Skinner, Gavin Lee, and more, as well as recreate some of the television show's most memorable moments! (more...)

VIDEO: Ethan Slater Performs 'Best Day Ever' In SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE!

It's far from a typical Bikini Bottom day because we're getting a sneak peek at Tony nominee Ethan Slater performing 'Best Day Ever' in the upcoming The Spongebob Musical: Live on Stage, which is set to come to the small screen on Nickelodeon on December 7th! Check out this video if nautical nonsense be something you wish! (more...)

VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE!

December 7th is going to be far from a typical Bikini Bottom day because The Spongebob Musical: Live On Stage! is coming to Nickelodeon! We're getting a sneak peek at the Tony-nominated musical is coming to the small screen with stars from its original Broadway cast, including Ethan Slater, Danny Skinner, Gavin Lee, and more. Have the best day ever with this video! (more...)

Photo Flash: Check Out All New Photos From THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Ahead of next weekend's television premiere, The SpongeBob Musical has released all new production photos! (more...)

BWW TV: Ethan Slater and Tina Landau Get Ready for Nickelodeon's Bikini Bottom Broadcast!

Tina Landau and Ethan Slater are going to have the best day ever on December 7. That's because, following a critically lauded run on Broadway, The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!, will simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons. (more...)

VIDEO: The Cast of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Performs Iconic Songs From the TV Show

The cast of The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage! spun a wheel and sang all of the classic songs from the television series, including F.U.N., Sweet Victory, Striped Sweater, Krusty Krab Pizza, and more! (more...)

BWW Flashback: Celebrate THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE With A Look Back At The Show's Journey

December 7th is going to be far from a typical Bikini Bottom day because The Spongebob Musical: Live On Stage! is coming to Nickelodeon! To celebrate and prepare you for the best day ever, we're looking back at some of the show's standout moments during its journey, from its out-of-town tryout in Chicago, to Broadway and beyond! Check it all out with the videos! (more...)

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE to Air on Nickelodeon Dec 7

Nickelodeon today announced that following a critically lauded run on Broadway, The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!, which reunites members of the original award-winning Broadway company, will simulcast on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT) across Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons. Joining the cast is veteran SpongeBob SquarePants voice actor Tom Kenny as 'Patchy the Pirate,' performing the original Sara Bareilles song 'Poor Pirates.' The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage! was filmed for television in front of a live theater audience, capturing all-new depths of theatrical innovation, where the power of optimism really can save the world. (more...)

VIDEO: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Cast Recreates Spongebob Memes

It's far from a typical Bikini Bottom day because cast members from Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage are recreating some of the most iconic memes that have stemmed from the beloved cartoon. Have the best day ever by checking out this video and seeing Broadway cast members Ethan Slater, Danny Skinner, Gavin Lee, and more put their own spin on some of the show's most memorable moments. (more...)

VIDEO SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Cast Sings Iconic Spongebob Quotes

It's far from a typical Bikini Bottom day because cast members from Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage are singing some of the most iconic lines from the beloved cartoon. Have the best day ever by checking out this video and seeing Broadway cast members Ethan Slater, Danny Skinner, Christina Sajous, and more put their own spin on some of the show's most memorable moments. (more...)

Broadway Meets Bowery Poetry Once Again in December

Broadway stars performing alongside performance poets on the world-renowned Bowery Poetry stage (308 Bowery) in the heart of the East Village. On Sunday, December 15, an encore showcase will take place building off the smashing success of the inaugural Broadway Meets Bowery Showcase combining the best talents from the glitziest Broadway houses with the best spoken word artists from underground stages all over NYC. (more...)

Breaking: Ethan Slater, Gavin Lee & More Will Reunite to Film SPONGEBOB for Nickelodeon

Following a critically lauded run on Broadway, members of the original award-winning Broadway company of The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage! will reunite to film the show for television in front of a live theater audience. The live television production will capture all-new depths of theatrical innovation where the power of optimism really can save the world. The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage! will air on Nickelodeon this December. (more...)

Stephen Colbert Visits Laura Benanti at MY FAIR LADY!

Laura Benanti received a loverly visitor, as Stephen Colbert stopped by to see her in the Lincoln Center Theater's production of My Fair Lady! Check out this photo of Laura, who plays Melania Trump on The Late Show, with Colbert after last night's performance! (more...)