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The SpongeBob Musical
Jul 19 – Jul 28 all-day

The 21st Annual Summer Family Musical

Family Weekend Performance Dates: July 19-21 & 26-28, 2024
Audition Dates: April 20-22, 2024

Recommended for Ages 4+
Run Time ≈2 1/2 hours, with a 15-minute intermission
Performed on the Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage

Ticket Prices: $25/Adult, $20/Child under 18


Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

Book by Kyle Jarrow 

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Stephen Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes, 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 

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau 

©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. 

Who lives in a pineapple and is swimming onto the LCT Main Stage this summer? It’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Join SpongeBob and his school of friends from Bikini Bottom on an unforgettable undersea journey filled with song, dance, and boundless optimism. When a looming disaster threatens their beloved home, it's up to this unlikely group of fin-tastic heroes to come together and save the day. With its whimsical charm and toe-tapping tunes, The SpongeBob Musical will transport you to a world where everything is possible. So, don't be shellfish – grab your friends and family, and dive deep into the laughter, music, and magic of Bikini Bottom! 

Family Weekend Performance Info

Friday, July 19 – 7:30pm 
Saturday, July 20 – 2:00pm 
Saturday, July 20 – 7:30pm (Pay What You Will*) 
Sunday, July 21 – 2:00pm 

Friday, July 26 – 7:30pm 
Saturday, July 27 – 2:00pm 
Saturday, July 27 – 7:30pm 
Sunday, July 28 – 2:00pm 

*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.

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Things to Know Before the Show

Emotional Intensity

3 out of 5

Action/Stage Combat

3 out of 5

Language

2 out of 5

Sound & Lighting

3 out of 5

Get Ready For:

  • Singing and dancing animals and pirates.
  • Bright and shiny costumes that you won't believe.
  • Lots of underwater characters - how many creatures do you think you can spot? 
  • The town of Bikini Bottom is close to an underwater volcano and after it starts to tremble, the town panics! Some characters take this as an opportunity to trick their fellow Bikini Bottom residents for their own gain, while others feel empowered to help how they can. We will see some of our favorite characters at their worst. Moments like this are a great way to spark conversations with your young people about ways that a community can work together in positive ways and what lessons you think the characters learned. 

Sensory Moments:

  • There are a few audience-interactive moments in this show! There is a moment of direct audience interaction with Patchy the Pirate during intermission and performers are in the aisles frequently throughout the show. If you need to leave during the show for any reason, please be mindful of this and be extra aware of people around you as you exit through the aisles. 
  • Fog is used throughout this performance.  
  • During several songs actors use bubble guns to bring bubbles around the audience and on stage. Bubble Machnes are also placed above the audience that will also produce bubbles. 
  • After the song “No Control,” two loud weather alert sounds are played, one at a higher pitch.  
  • At the end of the show, non-latex balloons are dropped onto the audience from above. These are not intentionally popped but there is a possibility that one could.  
  • This show is a little longer than our usual performances at around 2 hours and 30 minutes long with two acts and a 15-minute intermission. If a little one gets restless, you are welcome to hang out with our staff in the lobby if needed! 
Jul
22
Mon
Extended Care: July 22-26
Jul 22 @ 8:00 am – Jul 26 @ 5:30 pm

July 22-26

8:00am-9:15am & 4:00pm-5:30pm

Tuition: $70

Register
FSP: Bluey (Ages 4-6) – SOLD OUT
Jul 22 @ 9:00 am – Jul 26 @ 3:45 pm

July 22-26

9:00am-3:45pm

Tuition: $225

Join Bluey, Bingo, and their friends in this episode of Summer Theatre School full of giggle-filled adventures and imagination.

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PM: SpongeBob (Ages 6-8) – SOLD OUT
Jul 22 @ 9:00 am – Jul 26 @ 3:45 pm

July 22-26

9:00am-3:45pm

Tuition: $225

Take the plunge under the sea to the city of Bikini Bottom where you’ll find the world’s wackiest sponge.

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PW: Charlotte’s Web (Ages 8-12) – SOLD OUT
Jul 22 @ 9:15 am – Jul 26 @ 9:30 am

July 22-26

9:15am-4:00pm

Tuition: $240

Charlotte befriends Wilbur and guides him along the path to self-discovery.

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PW: James and the Giant Peach (Ages 9-13) – SOLD OUT
Jul 22 @ 9:15 am – Jul 26 @ 4:00 pm

July 22-26

9:15am-4:00pm

Tuition: $240

James has an amazing adventure when a peach grows to the size of a house.

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MTR: Disney Sing-along (Ages 10-16) – SOLD OUT
Jul 22 @ 9:30 am – Jul 26 @ 4:15 pm

July 22-26

9:30am-4:15pm

Tuition: $260

Come sing and dance along to the best songs Disney has to offer!

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Aug
5
Mon
Extended Care: August 5-9
Aug 5 @ 8:00 am – Aug 9 @ 5:30 pm

August 5-9

8:00am-9:15am & 4:00pm-5:30pm

Tuition: $70

Register
FSP: Elephant and Piggie’s Summer of Adventure (Ages 4-6) – SOLD OUT
Aug 5 @ 9:00 am – Aug 9 @ 3:45 pm

August 5-9

9:00am-3:45pm

Tuition: $225

Gerald and Piggie are best friends ready to have the best summer ever!

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PM: Wild Kratts’ Creature Safari (Ages 6-8) – SOLD OUT
Aug 5 @ 9:00 am – Aug 9 @ 3:45 pm

August 5-9

9:00am-3:45pm

Tuition: $225

Hit the creature trail aboard the Tortuga and use your creature powers to study animals living free and in the wild!

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