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Jonathan Coulton is from the Internet. While a struggling music industry fell to pieces over file sharing and shifting business models, he quietly and independently amassed a small army of techies, nerds, and dedicated superfans. His songs cover an eclectic range of subjects, from zombies and mad scientists to marriage and parenthood (and now, Spongebob!). You may know him from many things, including the songs from the Portal games, his work on the NPR quiz show "Ask Me Another," or his annual comedy music cruise, the JoCo Cruise. His latest release is "Solid State," a sci-fi concept album (with a companion graphic novel by Matt Fraction and Albert Monteys) about internet culture, trolls, and how love and empathy may yet keep the world from ending.

Jonathan Coulton Awards and Nominations


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

Jonathan Coulton, SpongeBob SquarePants


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jonathan CoultonSpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

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SF SKETCHFEST Kicks Off Next Week With Eric Idle, 200+ Shows January 18 - February 4

SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.

SF Sketchfest Unveils Lineup for 2024 Comedy Festival Featuring More Than 200 Shows

SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: Youth Edition to Open at The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati This Weekend

Don't miss the opening of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition this weekend at the Taft Theatre. Get ready for a fun-filled show that will run until October 23. Find out more details here.

GUYS AND DOLLS, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for Drury Lane Theatre 2024-2025 Season

Drury Lane Theatre has just announced their highly anticipated 2024-2025 season, featuring beloved musicals like Guys and Dolls, The Little Mermaid, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting lineup of live performances!

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto Will Lend His Voice to The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Cincinnati Reds First Baseman Joey Votto will lend his voice to the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's upcoming production of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION.

Singer, Songwriter Jonathan Coulton Returns To City Winery Boston October 2

After selling out City Winery Boston just weeks ago, Tony nominated singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton, returns for a second show on Monday, October 2nd at 7:30pm.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION to Open The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's 23-24 MainStage Season

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's 23-24 MainStage Season opens with THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION at the Taft Theatre October 14-23, 2023.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Youth Edition Comes to Gettysburg Community Theatre

Gettysburg Community Theatre  will present their youth cast production of The SpongeBob Musical youth edition at 2pm Saturdays and Sundays and 7pm Saturdays September 9-17, 2023. Learn more about the musical here!

Save Up To 52% on SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL in London

Tickets from just £18 for The SpongeBob Musical! Who Lives In A Pineapple Under The Sea And Has Become The Hottest Star On Broadway? Spongebob Squarepants! 

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Opens At The Krider Performing Arts Center

The Spongebob Musical opens at the Krider Performing Arts Center in Tennessee and runs from August 11-13.

Video: Watch Clips from THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Chopin Theatre

Check out clips from Kokandy Productions' THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Chopin Theatre through September 3!

Save Up To 53% on THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Southbank Centre

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world! 

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to the Warner This Month

Stage @ the Warner will present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, July 29 – August 13, 2023, featuring a Sensory Friendly performance on August 6, in the Oneglia Auditorium (Main Stage)!

Photos: First Look at THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Produced By The MAC Players

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will make a splash this summer with The SpongeBob Musical, a stunning, all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show running over two weekends, July 14–16 and July 21–23. Check out the production photos here!

Photos: First Look at THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Kokandy Productions

Get a first look at Kokandy Productions' The SpongeBob Musical.

Stage @ The Warner to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Beginning Next Month

Stage @ the Warner will present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, July 29 – August 13, 2023, featuring a Sensory Friendly performance on August 6, in the Oneglia Auditorium (Main Stage)! The SpongeBob Musical features cast members from 16 towns in CT, and is based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg and the book by Kyle Jarrow. Musical Production is conceived by Tina Landau.  

Middletown Arts Center Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center make a splash this summer with The SpongeBob Musical, a stunning, all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show running over two weekends, July 14–16 and July 21–23.

Kokandy Productions Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, June 22 �" September 3 At The Chopin Theatre

This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical, directed by JD Caudill, playing June 22 – September 3, 2023 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to the Herberger Theater Center This Month

Get ready to dive into a breathtaking underwater adventure as Valley Youth Theatre proudly presents The SpongeBob Musical, opening Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix.

Kokandy Productions Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, June 22 �" September 3 At The Chopin Theatre

This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical, directed by JD Caudill, playing June 22 – September 3, 2023 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Jonathan Coulton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jonathan Coulton written?

Jonathan Coulton has written 1 shows including The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).

What awards has Jonathan Coulton been nominated for?

Jonathan Coulton has been nominated for several awards for his work on "SpongeBob SquarePants" on Broadway. These include Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical."

What awards has Jonathan Coulton won?

Jonathan Coulton has won the Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and the Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.

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