THE ROYAL THEATRE
Royal Players present
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
June 13th - 16th and June 20th - 23rd, 2024
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and is coming to the Royal Theatre this summer? Why, it's SpongeBob SquarePants and he’s ready to ride the wave to the Royal stage! SpongeBob SquarePants is a full-length musical comedy that will entertain and delight the whole family in this brilliant, bright, hilarious musical!
The SpongeBob Musical is sponsored by McCombs Medical.
*NOTE: There is a strobe and haze warning on this production
Dates and Times
Performances are June 13th - 16th and June 20th - 23rd.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening performances (June 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22) will begin at 7:00pm. Box office and lobby will open at 6:00pm and the House will open approximately 15 - 20 mins before show time.
Sunday matinees (June 16 and 23) will begin at 2:00pm. Box office and lobby will open at 1:00pm and the House will open approximately 15 - 20 mins before show time.
Tickets can purchased at https://TheRoyalPlayers.TicketLeap.com
Ticket Information
This show is designated as assigned seating. Please check your seating assignment BEFORE completing your purchase. You will need to be on a desktop/laptop computer or “desktop version” of ticketleap to be able to select “choose your seat”. If you use a mobile device/app, your seats will be randomly assigned and may not be grouped together. We are unable to transfer tickets to an alternate seat or performance date once you have purchased, we are only able to issue a refund.
For accessible or special needs seating, please email [email protected] or call 501-315-5483.
Ticket prices are $18 General; $15 Seniors 60+, members of the military, and college students with valid ID; $8 Child (12th grade and under). The box office will open at 6:00pm on performance dates and the house will open approximately 15 - 20 minutes prior to curtain. Box Office opens at 1:00pm on matinee days. We highly recommend that tickets be purchased in advance, as we cannot guarantee availability at the door.
Tickets may be purchased at https://TheRoyalPlayers.TicketLeap.com.
Creative Team
The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with 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
Mr. 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 Colvert
Gary/ Ensemble-Emma Guill
Johnny the Bartender/Ensemble-Winnie Ferguson
Ensemble-Avery Taylor
Ensemble-Margaret "MJ" Sides
About the Show
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.
Safety Protocol
Face coverings are recommended for all patrons not fully vaccinated but not required.
Ticketing is now a contactless transaction. Seating at the theatre is at full capacity and social distancing cannot be guaranteed. Masks are recommended but are not required. Concessions will be available before the performance and during intermission. If you have any symptoms of COVID, such as fever or chills, sore throat, cough, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, or diarrhea, etc. please do not attend. Royal Players, Inc., does not assume liability. By purchasing tickets, you agree to assume full liability for any risks incurred before, during, and after the event.
Location & Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
THE ROYAL THEATRE
111 N. Market
Benton, Arkansas 72015
501.315.5483 (Theatre - voice mail)
501.318.8054 (Producer)