The Spongebob Musical

If you believe in yourself, with a tiny pinch of magic, all your dreams can come true! 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!

SpongeBob SquarePants has been a beloved part of pop culture since it first aired in 1999. Beyond the underwater antics and colorful animation, the show has offered moments of surprising wisdom. SpongeBob’s determination and ability to see the bright side in every situation have inspired countless fans across generations.

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.
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production conceived by Tina Landau

Directed by Antonius Watkins & Amber Miller

Choreography by Mary Green

 
Presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals
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©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

CAST

SpongeBob SquarePants: Liam Beckett
Patrick: Aaron Swan
Sandy Cheeks: Izzy Pawlanta
Squidward: Michelle Halgren
Plankton: Emerson Dibean
Karen: Bryna Adams
Mr. Krabs: Jon Bair
Pearl: Olivia Evansen
Patchy: John Roy Vogl
Perch Perkins: Xander Dilley
Mayor: Erin Hoard
Mrs. Puff: Emily Perry
Larry the Lobster: Jay Bell
Old Man Jenkins: Gerrett Ramsey

Ensemble, the Citizens of Bikini Bottom: Chloe Sutberry, Ella Hanses, Nicole Shivley, Tiffany Barron, Reira Moffatt, Clay Ramsey, Sara Pohl, and Leon Miller

 

CREW

Directed by Antonius Watkins & Amber Miller

Choreography by Mary Green

Lead Costumes: Shelly Pung

Additional crew TBA

Performance Dates 2026

TICKETS: on sale later this fall
Adults $17
Students $11
Student ticket price for all kids up through high school

Friday Evening Shows
November 6 & 13 • 7:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday Matinees
November 7, 8, 14 & 15 • 2:30 p.m.

Portland Community Theater
231 Maple Street
Portland, MI 48875