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! While young (and slightly less young) fans of the animated series will delight in recognizing their favorite characters from the most popular animated series of the 2000’s reveling in their crazy antics, the musical’s creative team took great care to infuse the show with thematic elements and humor specifically targeting adult theatre-goers. It’s a blow out in Bikini Bottom, and everyone’s invited!
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. Additional Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley. Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton. Additional Music by Tom Kitt
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Masks are now optional in the theater building. Since public health guidance can change, we encourage you to check our regularly updated health and safety protocols at paplayers.org/health-and-safety prior to each performance date. All performances and protocols are subject to change.
(in order of appearance)
SpongeBob SquarePants: Joe Galang
Patrick Star: Rocky James Concepcion
Squidward Q. Tentacles: Andrew Cope
Sandy Cheeks: Solona Husband
Eugene Krabs: Zachary Vaughn
Sheldon Plankton: Nico Jaochico
Patchy the Pirate: Dane Lentz
Karen the Computer: Kristy Aquino
The Mayor: Alea Selburn
Mrs. Puff: Riley Chapman
Larry the Lobster: Nicholas Hintzman
Old Man Jenkins: Justin Kerekes
Pearl Krabs: Gillian Ortega
Perch Perkins: Andrew Mo
The Electric Skates: Alex Bloom, Nicholas Hintzman, Stephen Kanaski
Undersea Creatures: Alex Bloom, Riley Chapman, Ivann Gelico, Kaitlin Harold, Nicholas Hintzman, Stephen Kanaski, Justin Kerekes, Adisa Kruayatidee, Kyle Laplana, Dane Lentz, Dyllen Nellis, Catherine Porter, Jennifer Willis
Understudies: for SpongeBob–Stephen Kanaski; for Patrick–Riley Chapman; for Sandy–Dyllen Nellis; for Squidward–Justin Kerekes; for Pearl–Dyllen Nellis; for Karen–Alex Bloom; for Mayor–Catherine Porter
Director: Patrick Klein
Music Director: Richard Hall
Vocal Director: Asa Stern
Choreographer: Stacey Reed
Scenic Designer: Patrick Klein
Lighting Designer: Edward Hunter
Sound Designer: Jeff Grafton
Properties Designer: Kevin Davies
Costume & Hair/Makeup Designer: Raissa Marchetti-Kozlov
Stage Manager: Lauren Howry
Technical Director & Master Carpenter: Kevin Davies
Special Thanks for Production Coordination: Dana Rakvica
Special events taking place during the run of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL include:
Preview Night: Pick-Your-Price
Friday, April 28
Pick-Your-Price Night makes theatre affordable for all. Ticket prices range from $10-$40.
Opening Night
Saturday, April 29
Enjoy a post-show champagne/sparkling cider toast in the outdoor courtyard, FREE with the purchase of a ticket for that evening’s performance.
Post-Show Cast Talkback
Sunday, May 7
Enrich your experience at our Talkback series with Director Patrick Klein and the cast following the performance, FREE with the purchase of a ticket for any performance during the run.
Tiki Night
Saturday, May 13
Come enjoy Tiki Night at The SpongeBob Musical! Dress in your tropical best or as your favorite SpongeBob character and join us before the show for complimentary beer, wine, or non-alcoholic fruit punch, and snacks. Then apply some SpongeBob temporary tattoos, grab a lei to get into the spirit, take photos with our SpongeBob photo props, and get ready to party in Bikini Bottom! FREE with the purchase of a ticket to the Saturday, May 13th performance.
ASL-Interpreted Performance
Sunday, May 14
An American Sign Language interpreter will be located near the stage at House Left for patrons who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. Seats marked with an “i” symbol provide the best sight lines to follow the interpretation and the action on stage. We are grateful to Ability Central for their generous grant to be improve accessibility for our actors and audience members at this production.
