The SpongeBob Musical
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
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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
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July 12, 13*, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Aug. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, & 10 @ 7:30pm
July 14, 21**, 28†, Aug. 4, & 11@ 2pm
*denotes PAY-WHAT-YOU-WISH performance
**denotes talk back performance
† denotes captioned performance
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Directed by Melissa Taylor
Choreographed by Nate Hodges
Music Direction by Aren Long
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The Spongebob Musical is a wacky and energetic stage production that follows the beloved yellow sponge and his friends in Bikini Bottom as they try to save their underwater home from impending doom. The crisis is caused by a volcano that is about to erupt and destroy everything in its path. SpongeBob, along with his best friend Patrick, Sandy the squirrel, and other quirky characters, embark on a hilarious and sometimes surreal adventure to find a way to stop the eruption and save their town. Along the way, they encounter obstacles, unexpected allies, and even a few musical numbers that will have you tapping your feet and laughing out loud. With colorful sets and costumes, catchy tunes, and plenty of silliness, "SpongeBob the Musical" is a must-see for fans of the animated series and anyone who loves a good laugh.
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Backstage Tours: $5/person: Backstage tours are available for purchase on select Sundays. Following the performance, attend a meet and greet with select members of the cast and crew and get a guided look at all the behind-the-scenes action. Please note, that a ticket to a backstage tour does not gain you admittance to the performance.
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CAST
Danny Sturtevant as SpongeBob
Cassidy Buchan as Sandy
Patrick Mink as Patrick
Ryan Costello as Squidward
Jim Sturtevant as Mr. Krabs
Elise Van Dyne as Pearl
Christopher Ross as Plankton
Michael Rapisora as Patchy/Ensemble
Be Falk as Karen/Ensemble
Luis Galvez as Perch/Ensemble
Tara Rispin as Mayor/Ensemble
Hannah Sage Sloan as Mrs. Puff/Ensemble
AJ Clopton as Electric Skate/Ensemble
Jacob Nichols as Electric Skate/Ensemble
Tom Cruz as Electric Skate/Ensemble
Miela Offerle as Fish Girl/Ensemble
Olivia Ngo as Fish Girl/Ensemble
Angela Galvez as Fish Girl/Ensemble
Adi Cabral as French Narrator
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The Sashimi Slices Band
Aren Long- keys & EVERYTHING ELSE
Brandon Dodge- drums/percussion
Felicity Phan- keys/violin
Alex Breckenridge- guitarist/bassist
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CREW
Asst. Director: Jessica Johnson
Stage Manager: Victoria Blanford
Asst. Stage Manager: Alexis Huckaby & Ryan Corrigan
Scenic/Props Designer: Jared Sorenson
Lighting/Sound/Props Designer: Chad Sweet
Accent & Dialect Coach: Rosie Brownlow-Calkin
Intimacy Director: Thomas Rao
Costumer: Gene Brown
Dramaturg: Luis Galvez
Why "The SpongeBob Musical?"- a statement from the Artistic Leadership Committee
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"On the surface it may seem like a silly show for kids, but if you dive a little deeper, SpongeBob reminds all of us that every single person in the world has value and it is through strength in community and diversity that we can achieve anything. In addition to its beautiful message, this show will also help us meet our mission to inspire audiences (young and old) AND to entertain with its soundtrack that features music and lyrics by acts like Sara Bareilles, David Bowie, Panic! At the Disco, Cyndi Lauper, Steven Tyler, John Legend, and more!"
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THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
©2023 Viacom International Inc. SpongeBob SquarePants created by Stephen Hillenburg.
Best Bikini Bottomite Award
Reno Little Theater is looking to reward our own local heroes this summer!
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Nominate a hero from your community to receive the Best Bikini Bottomite Award. Best Bikini Bottomite award winners are unlikely heroes or heroes whose work would usually go unrecognized or those who have shown great persistence and determination.
Winners will receive two free tickets to a performance of "The SpongeBob Musical" and will be recognized during the show. Winners will be selected and notified by Reno Little Theater staff.