The North American tour of the critically acclaimed, award-winning The Spongebob Musical makes its North Texas debut February 20-23, 2020, at Bass Hall in Fort Worth, as part of the Broadway at the Bass series.
Led and conceived by visionary director Tina Landau (2018 Tony Award nominee) and a Tony Award- winning design team, the production brings the spirit of SpongeBob to life with humanity, heart and pure theatricality.
Be there when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. This “creative explosion” (Broadway.com) is “nothing short of genius” says TheaterMania, and theatergoers of all ages will celebrate friendship and cooperation and learn the power of unity and inclusion.
The SpongeBob Musical features a pop and rock-infused score featuring 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 & Rob Hyman, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I., Domani & Lil’C, David Bowie & Brian Eno and by Tom Kenny & Andy Paley. Additional lyrics by Jonathan Coulton. Additional music by Tom Kitt.
SpongeBob SquarePants launched on July 17, 1999 and has reigned as the No. 1 kids’ animated series on TV for the last 17 years, generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fanbase.
The SpongeBob Musical features a book by Kyle Jarrow, orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Kitt, musical supervision by Julie McBride & Tim Hanson, and choreography by Christopher Gattelli. The design team includes scenic and costume design by David Zinn, lighting design by Kevin Adams, projection design by Peter Nigrini, sound design by Walter Trarbach, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, make-up design by Joe Dulude II, foley design by Mike Dobson, and casting by Stewart/Whitley.
Single tickets start at $44 and are now on sale at www.BassHall.comor by calling (817) 212-4280in Fort Worth; 1-877-212-4280(toll free) outside Fort Worth; or order online at www.basshall.com. Tickets are also available at the Bass Performance Hall ticket office at 525 Commerce Street. Ticket office hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For group sales call (817) 212-4248or email groupsales@basshall.com.
The SpongeBob Musical is part of Performing Arts Fort Worth 2019-2020 Broadway at the Bass season. The new Broadway at the Bass series features Hamilton, Miss Saigon, Hello, Dolly!, Nickelodeon’s The SpongeBob Musical, Come From Away, Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville and Jesus Christ Superstar. The season also includes three add-on shows: Blue Man Group, The Color Purple and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. For more information, please visit www.BassHall.com.
