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Based on the series by
Stephen Hillenburg -
Book by
Kyle Jarrow -
Original songs by
Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. -
And songs by
David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley -
Additional lyrics by
Jonathan Coulton -
Additional music by
Tom Kitt -
Musical production conceived by
Tina Landau -
Directed by
Tim Bain
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! 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. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow.
An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition.
“Effervescent candy for the spirit!” - New York Magazine
“It wants you to have fun. Soak it in.” - Time Out New York
“Adults as well as children are likely to find SpongeBob absorbing.” - The Telegraph
Self tape auditions will open on 1 November 2024. All information will be posted here once we have worked through the requirements of the show.
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Key Dates
- 11:00am, Tuesday 1 July 2025: Opening Performance (Cast 1)
- 11:00am, Wednesday 2 July 2025: Opening Performance (Cast 2)
- 6:00pm, Saturday 5 July 2025: Evening Performance
- 6:00pm, Saturday 12 July 2025: Evening Performance
- 1:30pm, Sunday 13 July 2025: Closing Performance (Cast 1)
- 4:00pm, Sunday 13 July 2025: Closing Performance (Cast 2)
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AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
(Original Broadway Production)
- Nominee: Twelve Tony Awards, including Best Musical (2018)
- Winner: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical (2018)