THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
After a two-year hiatus from presenting a musical, the Appleton North High School Theatre, Music and Fine Arts Departments returned to the stage March 10-20 with the Fox Valley premiere of the Broadway hit, “The SpongeBob Musical!” THANK YOU to the audiences, sponsors, and advertisers who generously supported our return during the 12-show run!
Public Performances: Matinees on March 12, 13, 19, 20 at 1 pm; Evenings on March 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7 pm
Matinee Performances for School Groups: Mar. 10 at 12:30 pm, and Mar. 17 at 9 am
Admission: $15 reserved seating. Box Office opens one hour before each showtime (cash or check only), or buy online at showtix4u.com (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover) up until two hours before each show. For more information, contact the Box Office at 920-997-3994 or northboxoffice@gmail.com.
After a two-year hiatus from presenting a musical, the Appleton North High School Theatre, Music and Fine Arts Departments return to the stage with the Fox Valley premiere of the Broadway hit, “The SpongeBob Musical,” March 10-20, in the Orlyn A. Zieman Auditorium.
Based on the popular Nickelodeon series by Stephen Hillenberg, “The SpongeBob Musical” was written by Kyle Jarrow, with an eclectic score by rock and pop icons David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Yolanda Adams, Lady A, Sarah Bareilles, and legendary bands Panic! at the Disco, Plain White T's, and They Might Be Giants. Declared “BRILLIANT!” by the New York Times, it was nominated for 12 Tony awards when it premiered in 2017.
The show is set in the undersea city of Bikini Bottom, which is inhabited by the happy-go-lucky and ever-optimistic yellow sea sponge SpongeBob SquarePants and his equally quirky friends and neighbors. SpongeBob’s pleasant existence is abruptly interrupted when it is discovered that Mt. Humongous, a nearby volcano, will erupt within the next 48 hours and completely obliterate Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob, trying to prove to himself and the world that he is not “just a simple sponge,” resolves to save the day when everybody else has given up all hope.
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TICKETS: $15 reserved seating. Box Office opens one hour before each showtime, or buy online at showtix4u.com. For more information, contact the Box Office at 920-997-3994 or northboxoffice@gmail.com.
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North Theatre Director Ron Parker said the show is silly and smart, sensitive and sassy, and one families will not want to miss. “‘The SpongeBob Musical’ is incredibly fun and family-friendly with a timely message of the importance of faith in ourselves and our community.”
He added that fans of the television series “SpongeBob Squarepants” will love seeing all their favorite characters in a new story, but even those totally unfamiliar with the original animated series will love the fun music and eye-popping staging.
“‘The SpongeBob Musical’ is a show with something for everyone—there are moments of joy and laughter, and darker moments of conflict and soul-searching drama,” said Parker. “Most importantly, as in all great stories, there is a message that lies at the heart of the narrative. This is a show that inspires us with a story of courage, strength, determination, and sacrifice. While it shows us the many obstacles that circumstances place on all of us, its inescapable message is one of hope: a belief that all of us are capable of greatness and that we can break free of the barriers that surround us to become all that we are capable of—and more. Each of us is so much more than a ‘simple sponge.’”
North’s production features a cast, crew, and orchestra of more than 100 students, as well an elaborate set, state of the art projection technology, specially designed costumes, jaw-dropping dance sequences, flying effects by ZFX Flying Illusions, and that wonderfully wide-ranging musical score.
“We are so excited to be back after two years without a musical at North,” Parker said. “We were all so disappointed when our 2020 musical, ‘Matilda,’ was cancelled hours before the opening performance due to the COVID shutdown. We’re back and bigger than ever—‘SpongeBob’ will be one of the splashiest productions ever staged at North. This critically-acclaimed, award-winning Broadway musical is a creatively crazy romp everyone will enjoy, and we’re pulling out all the stops to make this an unforgettable experience for everyone!”
Parent Volunteer Opportunities for The SpongeBob Musical!
The BOLT Concessions Team will be selling an incredible variety of tasty snacks, delicious treats, and adorable themed trinkets and accessories before each show and during intermission! They can take CASH ONLY, so be like Mr. Krabs and bring a bag of bills to “The SpongeBob Musical!” All proceeds benefit North Theatre through the Boosters of Lightning Theatre.
Congratulations to your student on their involvement in The SpongeBob Musical! If your student is new to North Theatre, they are joining a program with a rich history of creating outstanding performances while living out the values of ensemble first, teamwork, problem solving, creativity, mentoring, excellence, and fun! While students are hard at work on stage, in the shop, in the light booth, at the sound board, operating spots, or creating fabulous costumes in the green room, they need support along the way. That’s where BOLT—Boosters of Lightning Theater—comes in. We are family members, alumni parents, and alumni who help North Theatre in a variety of ways and have a great time doing it! Please click here to visit the BOLT tab for more information on the Boosters of Lightning Theatre and how to support The SpongeBob Musical!