The SpongeBob Musical

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow

Musical Production 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 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

Schaumburg Summer Theatre

July 29-August 7, 2022

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!

SpongeBob SquarePants: Joshua Dizon
Patrick Star: Dominic Anthony
Squidward Q. Tentacles: Matthew Schufreider
Sandy Cheeks: Courtney San Pedro
Eugene Krabs: Tim Eterno
Sheldon Plankton: John Delaney
Pearl Krabs: Aneesah Phillips
Karen the Computer: Claire Jolie Goodman
The Mayor of Bikini Bottom: Sawyer Hauk
Mrs. Puff: Megan Smid
Larry the Lobster: Russell Levin
Old Man Jenkins: Fae Logan
Perch Perkins: Marcus Pallan
Patchy the Pirate: Bob DiLeo
Sardines: Hailey Benoit, Jules Furgal, Vienna Logan, Kailiana Smith and Micki Smolenski
Electric Skates: Samantha Knapp, Russell Levin and Paige Zapinski
Gary: Vienna Logan
A Vast Array of Undersea Creatures: Sam Albrecht, Hailey Benoit, Bob DiLeo, Jules Furgal, Sawyer Hauk, Samantha Knapp, Russell Levin, Fae Logan, Vienna Logan, Anthony Luzwick, Lilith Myers, Natalia Morales, Owen Peterson, Megan Smid, Kailiana Smith, Micki Smolenski and Paige Zapinski
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Director/Choreographer: Melissa Crabtree
Production Manager/Assistant Director: Mike Frale
Vocal Director: Sarah Inendino
Orchestra Director: Vinnie Inendino
Scenic Designer: Phil Seifritz
Costume Designer: Donica Seminaro
Lighting Designer: John Scrip
Sound Designer: Austin Meyer
Properties Designer: Jason Penton
Dance Captain: Paige Zapinski
Technical Director: John Scrip
Stage Manager: Katie Morrow
Artistic Director/Photographer: Rob Pileckis
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2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award for Best Musical (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award for Best Direction of a Musical - Melissa Crabtree (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Performer in a Musical - Joshua Dizon (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Performer in a Musical - Courtney San Pedro (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical - John Delaney (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical - Claire Jolie Goodman (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical - Aneesah Phillips (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical - Matthew Schufreider (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Choreography of a Play or Musical - Melissa Crabtree (Nominee)