Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Theatre Harrisburg in PA Presents 'The SpongeBob Musical', Oct. 22-Nov. 7, 2021

The best day ever!

OCTOBER 22-NOVEMBER 7, 2021 / WHITAKER CENTER


Harrisburg, PA - Theatre Harrisburg is excited to kick off its 96th* season with The SpongeBob Musical, opening October 22nd at Whitaker Center in Harrisburg, PA. 

Join SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks as they work together to save their beloved home of Bikini Bottom from an impending volcanic eruption. This 12-time Tony® -nominated musical is more than simply a cartoon brought to the stage: Winner of the 2018 Drama Desk Outstanding Musical, and Outer Critics Circle Awards, The SpongeBob Musical has something for everyone, and features original music from a legendary lineup of Grammy® award-winners, including:  

Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, David Bowie, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Andy Paley, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. and more 

In a timeless message, SpongeBob proves that when his world is thrown into chaos, he’s more than just a simple sponge, and that a little bit of optimism can save the world. 

* 95th Season productions suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic

TICKETS are available here

This show has been cast.

Proof of vaccination OR proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time are required to attend all live performances. Masks are required unless actively eating concessions or drinking. See Theatre Harrisburg's COVID-19 policy here.

REVIEWS OF THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

The SpongeBob Musical explodes with energy….” — Broadwayworld.com

“Effervescent candy for the spirit!” – New York Magazine

“Brilliant” – The New York Times

“The music in the show is… spectacular” – The Daily Beast

“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

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

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 Antebellum, 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 

Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage! was broadcast in December 2019 across Nickelodeon platforms and featured much of the original Broadway company reprising their performances, including Tony nominee Ethan Slater as the high-energy title sponge, Tony nominee Gavin Lee as Squidward Q. Tentacles, Danny Skinner as Patrick Star, Brian Ray Norris as Eugene Krabs, and Wesley Taylor as Sheldon Plankton. The TV event is available to stream on Paramount+ and is available on DVD.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording is available now from Masterworks Broadway wherever music is sold and streamed: https://spongebobmusical.lnk.to/SpongebobMusicalRecording

H/T: Penn Live.

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