SpongeBob SquarePants 2017 - Articles Page 2.6

Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 5+
Opened: December 4, 2017
Closing: September 16, 2018

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Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and a Tony Award-winning design team. One of the world's most beloved characters. Turn them loose on Broadway and what do you get? The musical The New York Times declares, "BRILLIANT!"

"Wonders pour from the stage in a ravishing stream of color and invention" (Time Out New York) as Broadway's best creative minds reimagine and bring to life the beloved Nickelodeon series with humor, heart and pure theatricality in "a party for the eyes and ears" (Daily Beast). Be there when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe - until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. The New York Times hails Ethan Slater's performance as our uber-absorbent champion, "a once-in- a-lifetime match of actor and character." Get ready to explore the depths of theatrical innovation in SpongeBob SquarePants, a "Broadway Extravaganza" (The New Yorker), where the power of optimism really can save the world.

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TV: Are You Ready?! Go Inside Opening Night of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!
by TV - Opening Night Special - December 5, 2017


Starfish and squirrels and sponges, oh my! Last night marked the most colorful opening of the season so far, as Spongebob Squarepants took its first official Broadway bow at the Palace Theatre.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!
by Jennifer Broski - December 5, 2017


SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opened just last night, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre. SpongeBob SquarePants is a new musical with a book by Kyle Jarrow, music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Kitt, choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and conceived and directed by Tina Landau.

Photo Coverage: Sponges Unite! SPONGEBOB Cast Parties Hard on Opening Night!
by Jennifer Broski - December 5, 2017


SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opened just last night, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre. SpongeBob SquarePants is a new musical with a book by Kyle Jarrow, music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Kitt, choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and conceived and directed by Tina Landau.

Photo Coverage: The Best Day Ever! SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - December 5, 2017


SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opened just last night, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre. SpongeBob SquarePants is a new musical with a book by Kyle Jarrow, music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Kitt, choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and conceived and directed by Tina Landau.

Review Roundup: Critics Visit Bikini Bottom for SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS ON BROADWAY
by A.A. Cristi - December 4, 2017


SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opens tonight, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre. SpongeBob SquarePants is a new musical with a book by Kyle Jarrow, music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Kitt, choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and conceived and directed by Tina Landau.

Songs of SPONGEBOB: How Bikini Bottom Started Singing Long Before Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - December 4, 2017


SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opens tonight, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre.

TV: He's Not Just a Simple Sponge! Watch Highlights from SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - December 4, 2017


SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opens tonight, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre. SpongeBob SquarePants is a new musical with a book by Kyle Jarrow, music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Kitt, choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and conceived and directed by Tina Landau.

VIDEO: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Musical Makes a Splash on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Caryn Robbins - December 3, 2017


The cast and creative team of Broadway's SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE MUSICAL were profiled on this morning's CBS SUNDAY MORNING. The show, which began preview performances on Monday, November 6th will officially open tomorrow, Monday, December 4th at The Palace Theatre.

Dive Down to Bikini Bottom and Meet the Full Company of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, Opening Tonight on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - December 4, 2017


SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opens tonight, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway - Broadway at 47th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the company, plus watch interviews with the cast and get a peek at them in rehearsal in the video below!

Bid Today to Win Two Tickets to SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and a Backstage Tour with Lilli Cooper!
by Nicole Rosky - December 3, 2017


'Tis the season to change the world! Bid today for a chance for you and a guest to see the new Broadway hit SpongeBob! After the show take an exclusive backstage tour with Sandy herself, Lilli Cooper.

Bid to See SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS on Opening Night for a Good Cause
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2017


Enjoy two tickets and party passes to Opening Night of SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway on December 4 and support MCC Theater by bidding on Charitybuzz.

VIDEO: SpongeBob SquarePants Cast Lights Up Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Robert Diamond - November 23, 2017


SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway began preview performances on Monday, November 6th with an official opening on Monday, December 4th at The Palace Theatre. Check out the cast in action at the parade!

Photo Flash: Welcome to Bikini Bottom! First Look at SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - November 22, 2017


SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway began preview performances on Monday, November 6th with an official opening on Monday, December 4th at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway - Broadway at 47th Street).

SPONGEBOB Musical to Bring Bikini Bottom to BroadwayCon This Winter
by BWW News Desk - November 8, 2017


BroadwayCon has announced that SpongeBob SquarePants joins BroadwayCon 2018. As part of MainStage programming, this SpongeBob SquarePants panel will feature a conversation with the cast and creative team on their journey from Bikini Bottom to Broadway.

Are You Ready? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Begins Broadway Previews Monday; New Block Of Tickets Available
by BWW News Desk - November 3, 2017


SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway begins preview performances on Monday, November 6th with an official opening on Monday, December 4th at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway - Broadway at 47th Street).

Photo Coverage: Squidward & Sandy & Patrick & More! Go Inside Rehearsals for SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!
by Walter McBride - October 12, 2017


A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and Tony Award-winning design team. One of the world's most beloved and unforgettable characters. Turn them all loose on Broadway and what do you get? SpongeBob SquarePants!

Photo Coverage: The SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Casts Is Getting Into Character in Rehearsals for Broadway!
by Walter McBride - October 12, 2017


A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and Tony Award-winning design team. One of the world's most beloved and unforgettable characters. Turn them all loose on Broadway and what do you get? SpongeBob SquarePants!

TV: Broadway Meets Bikini Bottom- Watch Songs and Meet the Cast from SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!
by Nicole Rosky - October 11, 2017


A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and Tony Award-winning design team. One of the world's most beloved and unforgettable characters. Turn them all loose on Broadway and what do you get? SpongeBob SquarePants!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - October 11, 2017


A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and Tony Award-winning design team. One of the world's most beloved and unforgettable characters. Turn them all loose on Broadway and what do you get? SpongeBob SquarePants!

Podcast: 'Half Hour Call w/ Chris King' Welcomes SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS' Lilli Cooper
by Half Hour Call with Chris King - October 2, 2017


Today's guest is Lilli Cooper. Lilli grew up in the entertainment industry. We talk about her family life and how that molded the performer she is today. We also talk about her time performing in the original cast of SPRING AWAKENING at just 16, to her newest musical which starts previews in November, SPONGEBOB SQUARE PANTS.

BWW Album Review: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Bubbles Over With Relentless Optimism
by Tori Hartshorn - September 29, 2017


You've seen him on your television screen for years, but now it is time for the sponge to take the stage. That's right, the one and only SpongeBob SquarePants is set to take a Broadway bow this coming November, in the rightfully titled SpongeBob SquarePants The New Musical. Before making it to the great white way, audiences were able to test the waters last summer when the show debuted at Chicago's Oriental Theatre. On September 22, 2017, audiences can also dive into the SpongeBob SquarePants The New Musical: Original Cast Recording, thanks to Sony's Masterworks Broadway.

SpongeBob SquarePants FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of SpongeBob SquarePants have there been?
SpongeBob SquarePants has had 3 productions including Chicago which opened in 2016, Broadway which opened in 2017 and West End which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has SpongeBob SquarePants been nominated for?
SpongeBob SquarePants has been nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Kyle Jarrow, Best Choreography for Christopher Gattelli, Best Costume Design of a Musical for David Zinn, Best Direction of a Musical for Tina Landau, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Kevin Adams, Best Orchestrations for Tom Kitt, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Yolanda Adams, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for David Zinn, and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Walter Trarbach.
What Tony Awards has SpongeBob SquarePants won?
SpongeBob SquarePants has won the following Tony Awards: Best Book of a Musical for Kyle Jarrow, Best Choreography for Christopher Gattelli, Best Costume Design of a Musical for David Zinn, Best Direction of a Musical for Tina Landau, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Kevin Adams, Best Orchestrations for Tom Kitt, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Yolanda Adams, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for David Zinn, and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Walter Trarbach.
What awards has SpongeBob SquarePants been nominated for?
SpongeBob SquarePants has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations, Outstanding Projection Design, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical, Outstanding Wig and Hair, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Choreographer, Outstanding New Score, Outstanding Lighting Design, Outstanding New Broadway Musical, Outstanding Set Design, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance. Notable nominees include Kyle Jarrow, David Zinn, Tina Landau, Tom Kitt, Peter Nigrini, Charles G. LaPointe, Christopher Gattelli, Kevin Adams, and Yolanda Adams. Ethan Slater also received recognition for an Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance.
What awards has SpongeBob SquarePants won?
SpongeBob SquarePants has won several awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations, Outstanding Projection Design, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical, Outstanding Wig and Hair, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Choreographer, Outstanding Costume Design, Outstanding Director of a Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design, Outstanding New Broadway Musical, Outstanding New Score, Outstanding Orchestrations, Outstanding Set Design, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance. The accolades were given by various organizations such as the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Theatre World Awards.

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