The SpongeBob Musical West End

The SpongeBob Musical 2023

Ages: 5+
Opened: July 26, 2023
Closing: August 27, 2023

The SpongeBob Musical - 2023 - West End History , Info & More

Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road; London, SE1; United Kingdom London

WHO LIVES IN A PINEAPPLE UNDER THE SEA AND HAS BECOME THE HOTTEST STAR ON BROADWAY? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!

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!

Starring Ru-Paul’s Drag Race legend Divina De Campo, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is written by Kyle Jarrow and conceived by Tina Landau and features a tidal wave of original songs by the world’s most iconic rock and pop artists, including 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 and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics by Jonathan Coulton. Additional music by Tom Kitt.”

The SpongeBob Musical is a hilarious deep-sea pearl of a show that is set to make a splash with audiences young and old as the must-see musical of 2023.

__Access Performances__

16 August 2.00pm - Relaxed Performance

19 August 2.00pm - BSL Performance

26 August 2.00pm - Audio Described Performance

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THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Slow Burn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024


The 2023/2024 Slow Burn Theatre Company Season culminates with the bold, original musical The SpongeBob Musical Saturday, June 8 through Sunday, June 23. 

Danielle Wade, Omar Lopez-Cepero & More to Star in SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Goodspeed Musicals will welcome Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific as its second production of the 2024 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Listen: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Releases 'The Road Don't Make You Young'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording has released its third single – “The Road Don’t Make You Young'. Listen here!

Creative Cauldron Closes 2023-24 Season With THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024


In May, Creative Cauldron will present The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin. A show about a girl who is stuck between two worlds within her own identity, as she strives to make a name for herself in the bright lights of Broadway.

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts Announces Nominees For The 2024 Marquee Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024


Discover the nominees for the 2024 Marquee Awards as announced by CAPA. Stay tuned for updates on this prestigious event celebrating the best in Broadway performances.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording; Listen to the First Two Songs!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Water for Elephants will be released on Friday, May 17. The first two singles, “Wild” and “Silver Stars,” are available today, Friday, April 26.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2024


Purchase tickets in May for the national tour of Funny Girl at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.

The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024


Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!

Cast Set For MARIE CURIE at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


Producers have announced the cast for the English language premiere of major new musical Marie Curie, with Book & Lyrics by Seeun Choun, Music by Jongyoon Choi, Directed by Sarah Meadows, at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.

Grace Mouat, Luke Bayer & More to Perform at BYMT 20th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024


BYMT's 20th anniversary gala will be held at The Other Palace in July. See who is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets.

SPAMALOT Plays Final Broadway Performance Today
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2024


The Broadway revival of Monty Python's SPAMALOT will conclude its noble quest on April 7, 2024 at Broadway's St. James Theatre following 17 previews and 164 regular performances.

2024 Winners Revealed For The Non-Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024


Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards have revealed the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season. Learn more about the full list of winners here!

FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Ahmanson Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024


FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 28, 2024. The press opening is Wednesday, April 3. 

Catherine Filloux's HOW TO EAT AN ORANGE To Premiere At La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024


La MaMa ETC. will present the World Premiere of How to Eat an Orange, written by Catherine Filloux, directed by Elena Araoz.

Sara Bareilles Sets Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Concert
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024


Sara Bareilles is returning to the Hollywood Bowl like never before. The Waitress star announced that she will playing her own songs at an August concert at the iconic venue. However, she will be joined by the Hollywood Bowl orchestra to play reimagined versions of her music. The career-spanning performance will be conducted by Thomas Wilkins.

FUNNY GIRL is Coming to The Hobby Center in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024


FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Houston's Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for a limited one-week engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2024


Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.

Interview: After a Hiatus, Lauren Worsham And Kyle Jarrow of SKY-PONY Are Back at Mercury Lounge
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 10, 2024


Indie-pop band Sky-Pony, led by married couple Lauren Worsham (Tony-nominated actress for Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder) and Kyle Jarrow (Tony-nominated writer for SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical) is returning to Mercury Lounge on March 14th for their very first show in four years with opener LAKES.

Photos: First Look at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024


All new photos have been released from the new Broadway musical, Water For Elephants, now playing at the Imperial Theatre! Check out the photos of the cast in action here!

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by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Mar 8, 2024


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Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert MY FAVORITE THINGS Will Be Available to Stream in the US
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2024


My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be available to stream on-demand in North America from Sunday, March 24 through Sunday, March 31, 2024. We have all of the details on how you can watch from home!

FUNNY GIRL is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


FUNNY GIRL is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement this spring. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Feature: CENTRAL ARKANSAS SHOOTING STARS: HIGH SCHOOL
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 25, 2024


Isabella Nguyen and Bee Golleher have so much experience, and when they hit the stage, they command your attention. That also holds true for behind the scenes as well. So, whatever they choose to do, I know they will make an amazing mark in their worlds.

Other Productions of The SpongeBob Musical

2016   Chicago World Premiere Chicago Production
Chicago
2017   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2023   West End
West End

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