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Stage @ The Warner to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023


Stage @ the Warner will present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, July 29 – August 13, 2023, featuring a Sensory Friendly performance on August 6, in the Oneglia Auditorium (Main Stage)! The SpongeBob Musical features cast members from 16 towns in CT, and is based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg and the book by Kyle Jarrow. Musical Production is conceived by Tina Landau.  

Middletown Arts Center Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023


The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center make a splash this summer with The SpongeBob Musical, a stunning, all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show running over two weekends, July 14–16 and July 21–23.

EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Limited Runs
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 20, 2023


BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of shows with limited runs at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Flaming Lips' Pink Vinyl 'Hypnotist' EP Available Now
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2023


Now, they grace the 32-minute Hypnotist, giving the songs a vinyl release for the very first time. The tracklisting notably boasts the immersive 24-minute sonic head-trip “Psychedelic Hypnotist Daydream (Demo),” which unfurls as one of the group’s most epic gems to date.

Birds Are Better Present Soaring Debut THE ISLAND (PART ONE)
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2023


The Island -- Part One, the sparkling debut by Norwegian singer-songwriter Stian Fjelldal's new dream-folk project Birds Are Better has just been released to Spotify and all the major services.

JJUUJJUU Share New Single 'No Way In'
by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2023


The Los Angeles-based experimental collective JJUUJJUU, led by Desert Daze co-founder Phil Pirrone, released their new single, “No Way In.” Listen to the track and watch the animated video from frequent collaborator Micah Buzan (Adult Swim, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Flaming Lips, The Claypool Lennon Delirium) below. Plus, check out tour dates!

Bombay Bicycle Club to Release New Album 'My Big Day' in October
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2023


The album was produced by vocalist/guitarist Jack Steadman at The Church Studios in North London and then back at the band’s own studio. It features an eclectic host of guest vocalists that perfectly encapsulates the breadth of the band’s widespread appeal. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Kokandy Productions Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, June 22 �" September 3 At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023


This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical, directed by JD Caudill, playing June 22 – September 3, 2023 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to the Herberger Theater Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2023


Get ready to dive into a breathtaking underwater adventure as Valley Youth Theatre proudly presents The SpongeBob Musical, opening Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix.

Kokandy Productions Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, June 22 �" September 3 At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2023


This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical, directed by JD Caudill, playing June 22 – September 3, 2023 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Divina de Campo, Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson Lead THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Southbank Centre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023


The cast has been announced for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL’s London run at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The production will star Divina de Campo as Plankton with Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson alternating the role of Squidward.

HAVE A GOOD TRIP Benefit Show Will Celebrate MAPS and Psychedelic Medicine
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023


The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies  announced Good Trip Studios and AEG Presents Rocky Mountains are hosting Have a Good Trip, a benefit show for MAPS at the Mission Ballroom in Denver on June 22.

The Flaming Lips to Release New Pink Vinyl EP 'Hypnotist'
by Michael Major - May 4, 2023


It notably collects four fan favorite tracks previously only available on the 6-CD Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots 20th Anniversary Box Set. Now, they grace the 32-minute Hypnotist giving the songs a vinyl release for the very first time. The tracklisting notably boasts the immersive 24-minute sonic head-trip.

Cast Set for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Presented by Kokandy Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023


Kokandy Productions has announced the cast for The SpongeBob Musical, playing June 22 – August 20, 2023 at The Chopin Theatre.

LOVE AND ROCKETS Announced At Kings Theatre, June 9
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2023


English rock band Love And Rockets will be coming to Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY on Friday, June 9, 2023 with special guest Vinsantos.

Divine Sweater Share 'In the Comedown' Single
by Michael Major - Apr 19, 2023


Earlier this year, Divine Sweater announced their newest LP, Down Deep (A Nautical Apocalypse). Having introduced their forthcoming project with two stand-out singles, 'All the Way Back' and 'When the World is Ending,' thus far, the band continues the momentum with the release of another track, 'In the Comedown.'

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Apr 14, 2023


The theme song to Nickelodeon's super-popular animated series SpongeBob SquarePants encourages you to tune in 'if nautical nonsense be something you wish', and nautical nonsense is definitely what's on offer in this madcap but good-natured musical.

Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023


All new photos have been released from the UK tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! Check out the photos here!

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL to Run June Through September at Kokandy Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023


This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon’s The Spongebob Musical, directed by JD Caudill.

Palo Alto Players Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2023


Vibrant sets and costumes. Eclectic music by today’s top artists. An erupting underwater volcano. A brilliant talking squirrel from Texas. And an ever-optimistic walking, talking, singing, and dancing yellow sea sponge. THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL checks every box one wants in a Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Best Musical award winner!

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