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The SpongeBob Musical
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau*
April 29 – June 7, 2026
Directed by Brian Weaver
* Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler & 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
ABOUT
The end of the world is coming. At least, that’s what the citizens of Bikini Bottom believe when a volcano threatens to wipe them off the map. As panic spreads and doomsday schemes take hold, one unlikely hero emerges: SpongeBob SquarePants. With the help of his best friends, he sets out to prove that hope, heart, and a little bit of courage can change everything. Propelled by an electrifying score featuring original songs from David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Panic! At the Disco, and Steven Tyler, this Tony Award-winning spectacular transforms the TV hero into a musical explosion you won’t want to miss.
Official Trailer for The 2023 SpongeBob The Musical Tour.
Video courtesy of Grand Opera House
PRESS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
- New York Theatre Guide: "...prepare to be swept up in a tidal wave of bubbling entertainment."
- Joe Dziemianowicz: "Fun is the name of the game in this family-friendly production."
- Nicole Vassell: "This is not just a simple show about a (not) simple sponge – it’s an uplifting, sweet tale about friendship and the power of community. Underestimate it at your peril."
CAST
ACTOR/MUSICIANS
SpongeBob SquarePants – Benjamin Tissell*
Patrick Star – Isaac Lamb*
Sandy Cheeks – Quinci Freeman-Lytle
Squidward Tentacles – Susannah Mars*
Eugene Krabs – Jimmy Garcia*
Sheldon Plankton (through May 31) – Darius Pierce*
Sheldon Plankton (beginning June 3) – Joshua J. Weinstein*^
Karen the Computer, Ensemble – Maeve Stier
Pearl Krabs, Ensemble – Rizo
The Mayor of Bikini Bottom, Ensemble – Merideth Kaye Clark*
Perch Perkins, Ensemble (through May 31) – Ashley Song*
Perch Perkins, Ensemble (beginning June 3) – Cassie Greer*
Mrs. Puff, Ensemble – Eliza Jane Scheider
Musician: Piano & Bass – Eric Nordin
Musician: Drums – Zanny Geffel
YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Patchy the Pirate, Ensemble – James Lovely & Raiden Ray
Johnny the Bartender, Ensemble – Arden Thorsell & Georgia Krugel
Larry the Lobster, Ensemble – Mila Kashiwabara & Nia Scott
Old Man Jenkins, Ensemble – Margot Weaver & Estella Lindhorst
Bluster Bluetang, Ensemble – Ever Thorsell & Henry Tullis
Security Guard, Ensemble – Dorian Woolfe Baxter & Tennyson Rayment
Sardine 1, Ensemble – Claire de la Cruz & Andrew Osserman
Sardine 2, Ensemble – Mia Roman & Chenoa Johnson
UNDERSTUDIES
U/S SpongeBob SquarePants – Kimo Camat
U/S Patrick Star & Squidward Tentacles – Delphon “DJ” Curtis Jr.^
U/S Sandy Cheeks & Perch Perkins – Lindsay Stormer-Reed^
U/S Eugene Krabs & Sheldon Plankton – Alec Cameron Lugo
U/S Karen the Computer & The Mayor of Bikini Bottom – Cora Beeman
U/S Pearl Krabs & Mrs. Puff – Maddie Tran
Youth Understudy – Jakai Thomas
CREATIVE TEAM
Director – Brian Weaver
Music Director – Eric Nordin
Stage Managers – David Levine* & Cassie Greer*
Scenic & Lighting Designer – Dan Meeker
Props Designer – Blanca Forzan
Sound Designer – Saibi Khalsa
Cultural Competency Consultant – Kristen Mun-Van Noy
Director of Production – Thyra Hartshorn
Head Carpenter – Brent Hall
Scenic Artist – Sarah Kindler Crone
Associate Director – Christine Freije
Choreographer – Kemba Shannon
Assistant Stage Managers – Imani Henry^ & Thyra Hartshorn*
Costume Designer – Wanda Walden
Assistant Costume Designer – Alaina Nearing
Costume Assistant – Maia Denzler^
Rehearsal Child Wrangler – Kencess Polidor
Company Management Assistant – Tiara Primus
Head Electrician – Joshua Yoon
Production Intern – Yoav Dahan
Appears as courtesy of Actor's Equity
Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member
Former Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member
Thank you to our Show Sponsors
Thanks to the Regional Arts & Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County and the Arts Education & Access Fund.
Portland Playhouse receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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