The Spongebob Musical (2026)
Produced by
Book: Kyle Jarrow
Lyrics: Jonathan Coulton
Music: Tom Kitt
Creator: Tina Landau
Director: Evan Harkai
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
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.
Venue
Run
August 22nd, 2026 – September 20th, 2026
Synopsis
One of the world’s most beloved characters comes to life onstage. Turn them loose and what do you get? The bold, original musical The New York Times declares, “BRILLIANT!”
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical. Be there when SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage.This “creative explosion” (Broadway.com) is “nothing short of genius” says Theatermania, so bring the entire family to celebrate friendship and cooperation!
The power of optimism really can save the world! (ticketwise.com)
Cast
| Benjamin Massey | Spongebob Squarepants |
| Cole Hill | Patrick Star |
| Ebony Elliot | Sandy Cheeks |
| Jeff Hookings | Squidward Q. Tentacles |
| Ian Kowalski | Sheldon J. Plankton |
| Liv Farquhar | Karen the Computer |
| Archie Ballantyne | Mr. Krabs |
| Lilly Logue | The Mayor |
| Ayokunmi Oladesu | Pearl Krabs |
| John Harley | Larry the Lobster |
| Josie Bianchi | Old Man Jenkins / Understudy for Squidward |
| Hunter Love Watson | Mrs. Puff / Understudy for Karen |
| Sydney Maloney | Perch Perkins |
| Randy (Lei) Chang | Ensemble / Understudy for Old Man Jenkins |
| Kate Megginson | Ensemble / Understudy for Mrs. Puff |
| Abigail Delves | Ensemble |
| Emily Bennett | Ensemble |
| Tanner Hamlin | Swing Spongbob/Patrick |
| Jeff Clement | Swing Plankton |
| Emily Thomas | Swing Perch Perkins/Mayor |
| Kieran Byrne | Swing Mr. Krabs/Larry the Lobster |
| Mika Holzberg | Mika Holzberg |
| Abby Wilson | Swing Ensemble |
| Andrew Johnston | Patchy the Pirate |
Creative Team
| Kyle Jarrow | Book |
| Jonathan Coulton | Additional Lyrics |
| Tom Kitt | Additional Music |
| Tina Landau | Musical Production Conception |
| Evan Harkai | Director |
| Evan Harkai | Set Designer |
| Quinton Naughton | Music Director |
| Sydney LaForme | Choreographer |
| Mona Hillis | Choreographer |
| Niall Durcan | Lighting Designer |
| Natasha Ross | Costume Designer |
| Alexa Artzy | Sound Designer |
Production
| Logan Hickey | Stage Manager |
| Yuki Ng | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Kameron Doyle | Head Scenic Artist |
| Parker Merlihan | Audio Engineer |
| Curtis Whittaker | Audio Engineer |
| Olga Korolyuk | Wardrobe Assistant |
| Evan Harkai | Producer |
