The Royal Theatre in downtown Benton presents SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical, coming on select days June 13th through 23rd. Sponsored by McCombs Medical, this is a full-length musical comedy that will entertain and delight the whole family.
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano is going to erupt and it will destroy their home, SpongeBob and his friends decide to come together to save their beloved undersea world. All hope lost, and lives hang in the balance but a most unexpected hero rises up. SpongeBob SquarePants is an exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music. This show is sure to make a splash with audiences young and old.
See below 👇for times, tickets and more info
Show Dates & Times:
The box office and lobby will open one hour before the show starts. The house will open approximately 15-20 minutes until the show opens. Choose from these dates…
- Thu Jun 13, 7pm
- Fri Jun 14, 7pm
- Sat Jun 15, 7pm
- Sun Jun 16, 2pm
- Thu Jun 20, 7pm
- Fri Jun 21, 7pm
- Sat Jun 22, 7pm
- Sun Jun 23, 2pm
Ticket Information:
This part is important… This show is designated as assigned seating. Check your seating assignment before completing your purchase.
- If you’re using a mobile device, switch to the Desktop Version on your browser, so the option will show to choose your seats.
- If you’re using a computer, the option will show automatically.
If you don’t do one of these, your seats may be randomly assigned and may not be grouped together. The theater is unable to transfer tickets to an alternate seat or performance date once you have purchased, they are only able to issue a refund.
Refunds may be requested up to 24 hours after purchase by sending a request to [email protected]
For accessible or special needs seating, please email [email protected] or call 501-315-5483.
Ticket prices are
- $18 for General Admission;
- $15 for Military, College Students, or Seniors Citizens age 60+;
- $8 for Grades K-12.
It is recommended you purchase in advance. The theater cannot guarantee availability at the door.
Purchase tickets at https://theroyalplayers.ticketleap.com/.
The location is 111 N. Market Benton, Arkansas 72015. For more information, call the Box Office at 501.315.5483 (voicemail) or the Producer at 501.318.8054.
Creative Team:
SpongeBob the Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow. It has original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander 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 are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.
Direction and choreography by Summer Brinley, with music direction by Heidi McCartney. This musical is co-produced by Carissa A. Lumpkins and Susan Goldman.
Cast:
SpongeBob – Carson Clay
Squidward – Seth Nuss
Patrick Star – Matthew Burns
Plankton – Jeremy Clay
Karen – Rylee Woodard
Sandy Cheeks – Ashley Merrill
Mrs. Krabs – Nathan Clay
Pearl Krabs – Ella Hays
Larry the Lobster – Cam Fry
Patchy the Pirate – Byron Taylor
Perch Perkins – Bethany Davis
Mayor or Bikini Bottom – Jamie Partain
Mrs. Puff – Laiken Clarke
Old Man Jenkins – Bri Rasdon
French Narrator – D.C. Miles
Electric Skate 1 – Evan Hauser
Electric Skate 2 – Tucker Dowler
Electric Skate 3 – Alex Johnston
Security Guard – Kaleb Hughes
Security Guard – Elizabeth “Lizzie” Ball
Buster Blue Tang / Ensemble – Micah Hall
Sardine 1 / Ensemble – Addison Lumpkins
Sardine 2 / Ensemble – Isabella Smotherman
Sardine 3 / Ensemble – Frankie Goldman
Sardine 4 / Ensemble – Madi Campbell
Sardine 5 / Ensemble – Ria Colvery
Gary / Ensemble – Emma Guill
Johnny the Bartender / Ensemble – Winnie Ferguson
Ensemble – Avery Taylor
Ensemble – Margaret “MJ” Sides
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