AUGUSTA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Barn Theatre is inviting guests to its own production of Spongebob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical, based on the popular cartoon.
The production opened August 3 and will continue through August 15.
According to theatre officials, the musical opened in Chicago in June of 2016 before it opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on December 4, 2017.
After its run in New York, Spongebob launched a North American tour in September 2019, but the tour was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials also released the following statement about the plot –
“Dive under the sea to the world of Bikini Bottom to see SpongeBob, Patrick and more hit the stage in this new musical based on the popular cartoon.
With music written by a long list of music legends, including David Bowie, Aerosmith, and Panic! At the Disco, get ready to experience all-new depths of theatrical innovation.
Stakes are higher than ever before as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world due to the impending eruption of Mount Humongous.
Chaos ensues. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises and takes center stage. SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy team up to save Bikini Bottom.
Using science and optimism these unlikely heroes just might be able to save the world!”
Recently, Barn Theatre Director Eric Morris spoke with WKZO about this production, saying the whole family can enjoy it.
“Obviously it’s great for kids, it’s one of the most iconic cartoon series of all time, so the kids are gonna love it,” Morris said. “But for the parents and adults of all ages, it’s really a full-length produced musical that has an original score. The score is written by some of the most famous pop, rock and country artists that are popular today, and also of all time.”
The Barn Theatre is located on M-96, west of Augusta. Tickets range from $41-$49 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under.
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are all accepted. Group rates are available.
The Box Office is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
To reserve tickets, call (269) 731-4121 or buy them online at www.barntheatreschool.org.
