THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Based on the beloved animated series by Stephen Hillenburg, book by Kyle Jarrow. Musical Production was conceived by Tina Landau. Original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetics 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. © 2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg. Directed by Scott Spence, Musical direction by Larry Goodpaster, and choreography by Lauren Marousek. Senney Theater. Running December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 with December 6 at 2:30, December 7 at 2:30 pm ONLY, December 13 at 2:30 pm ONLY, December 20 at 2:30 pm ONLY, December 27, 2025 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm,  January 3, 2026 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Thursdays December 11 and December 18, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals. 

Winner of 2018 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical. Yes, THAT SpongeBob. And yes, a MUSICAL. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? SpongeBob! Dive into this story as the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home. SpongeBob and his friends come together to save the fate of the undersea world. The power of optimism really can save the world! Sure to make a splash with your family and friends of all ages.

“Effervescent candy for the spirit!” New York Magazine

Season Tickets and Flex Passes for the 2025-2026 Professional Theater Season range in price from $136 to $384 and are available for purchase now for renewing subscribers at 216-521-2540. Season tickets and flex passes go on sale to new subscribers on June 2, 2025. Tickets to individual shows will go on sale to the public on July 1, 2025, at 216-521-2540 and Beckcenter.org.

Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Preview performances are 7:30 p.m. the Thursday before opening night, with general admission seating for just $15. Smart Seats are available for each performance at just $15 per person. For more information on the 2025-2026 Professional Theater Season please visit beckcenter.org.

Beck Center’s SpongeBob The Musical Auditions Announced

Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood is thrilled to announce auditions for SPONGEBOB The Musical. Open Call Auditions will take place at Beck Center on Sunday, Sept. 14th and Monday Sept. 15th. Audition appointments are now being taken. Please call the Beck Patron Services office during regular hours at 216-521-2540 to make your appointment. Appointment slots begin at 6PM both days, and will continue until slots are full. Callbacks will occur the weekend of Sept. 20th and 21st.

SpongeBob performs on Beck’s Senney Main Stage and opens Friday Dec. 5th, closing Sunday Jan. 4th. No performances Dec. 22nd thru Dec. 26th, allowing for travel. Rehearsals begin in late October TBD, with no rehearsal on T’Giving Thursday and Friday.

SPONGEBOB The Musical is, of course, based on the famed Nickelodeon animated series that has touched all our lives as children, parents and even grandparents. In this Broadway musical, SpongeBob and the gang are up against an apocalyptic event that they must overcome and restore underwater harmony to the denizens of Bikini Bottom. The music is a brilliant and eclectic mix provided by over a dozen well-known solo artists and bands, including Sara Bareilles, David Bowie, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Joe Perry, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and Steven Tyler, plus original music by Tom Kitt.

The cast includes all your favorites! Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward, Mr. Crabs and Pearl, Sheldon J. Plankton and Karen the Computer, Mrs. Puff, The Mayor, Patchy the Pirate, Larry the Lobster, Old Man Jenkins, TV Newsfish Perch Perkins and of course---SpongeBob himself. All of these plus dozens and dozens of Bikini Bottom locals----all provided by the finest of ensembles. This is an amazing opportunity for musical theatre character actors to strut their stuff.

All roles are open except the title role of SpongeBob, which has been cast. Interested performers should be strong vocalists, good movers (there are specialty roles where more dance is required) and most of all---fearless. Beck’s production seeks performers 14 and up (though only a couple roles will fall to ages 14 to 16.) It is anticipated that 2 Equity contracts will be available. All other performers 18 and over are paid a stipend for their participation. Video submissions in lieu of on-site Open Call auditions are welcome, but unless otherwise discussed, callbacks are expected to be in-person. Out-of-town performers are welcome to submit, though please know that housing and transportation cannot be provided.

What To Prepare: For your open call please simply prepare a vocal selection that shows off your voice. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided to you. You are also welcome to self-accompany (piano, guitar, etc) if you choose. Dance Call will not occur until the Callback sessions.

If you have additional questions, please contact Artistic Director Scott Spence at scotts@beckcenter.org

Staff for this production include Scott Spence (Director), Larry Goodpaster (Musical Director), Lauren Marousek (Choreographer) and Libby White (Production Stage Manager).