SpongeBob SquarePants Broadway (NY)

So clever! Enjoyed every minute of the show!! I would highly recommend it!

I went with a large group of people, some of whom were never fans of the cartoon, and everyone LOVED this musical! The set is so vibrant and colorful, and the cast was absolutely incredible. All the songs were written by different artists, but everything comes together so well. I was sad to hear it's closing in September, I'm so glad we had a chance to see it! It was one of the most fun shows I've seen in a long time, I had a smile on my face the whole time.

When my nephew asked to see SpongeBob I did not want to go . Then I saw the segment where Squidward tap danced on the Tonys . I decided to take my nephew. What an unexpected surprise! It was wonderful don t miss it! The stage production was unbelievable!

Took the family for a fun time in the city. Amazing performance across the board. BRAVO!!!

Amazing. Fun. Funny. Best show I have seen in years.

Enjoyable for kids and adults. So colorful and fun! Loved the staging and the costumes. Great music!

I was NOT a Spongebob fan and I still had a fantastic time. This was our first trip to NYC (my teenage daughter and I), and we both agreed that Spongebob the Musical was the highlight of our trip. The set was bright and exciting, the cast was funny and so talented. I'd absolutely recommend this to any family.

I cannot rave enough about this show. It was just two plus hours of pure enjoyment. We were laughing and cheering from the first minute to the last. They captured the humor and spirit of the cartoon perfectly.

This is the best show I've seen in years. The music was appealing and the singers were amazing. Wonderful voices. Would see it again and again. Oh, and my 9 year old grandson loved it too, lol.

I was surprisingly pleased that this was not just a show for kids. It dealt w/contemporary issues in a real yet playful way. The sets costumes music colorful & delightful. Tour du force roles by Ethan & Lilli. Really powerful beautiful singing. Loved it!

A rainbow of colors, giggles and child-like bliss (and fully digestible by adults). The Lead will certainly be nominated for a Tony and the set is a delight. Take your partner, your kids, your friends or yourself. It will be the best day ever.

It was just average, if that. Not that funny, no plot. Maybe good for just kids.

I was really skeptical going in to see this play but I thoroughly enjoyed it and even downloaded some of the songs!

This was an amazingly awesome show!! The cast had such beautiful voices, the dancing was incredible and we laughed...a lot. So completely true to the cartoon show and the spirit of spongebob. My daughters and I loved it so much we are going back to see it again!

Where to start? The theater is decked out to create a unique undersea wonderland, and the cast is surprisingly incredible at portraying non-human roles. There's an eclectic score and a script that hearkens to some of the show's iconic moments without forgetting to make new memories for any fan, young or old. The cast and crew go all out to keep you excited, laughing, and in a sense of wonder. The songs are catchy and fun, the dance numbers are genuinely impressive (a four-legged tap dance!), and the story overall is one of hope and finding a hero within yourself. I have been a fan of Spongebob since the show started in 1999 and I absolutely loved the musical, and found myself nearly skipping through Times Square afterwards and singing the songs as if I were a kid again. I recommend this to anyone who has an affinity for the little square dude or has kids in tow, and in general to anyone who wants to have some of the most fun they could have on Broadway.

The top tier tickets are terrible and I paid $103 for them. Do not bother going if these are the only tickets you can get. We had to strain forward to see anything and we were in the 2nd row! The props and set were excellent, except I was disappointed Spongebob wasn't actually dressed more like a sponge and Patrick more like a Starfish. I specifically went because the music was advertised as being written by a plethora of amazing musicians e.g. Cindi Lauper, Steven Tyler. I thought it would be different to most Broadway shows. Alas, the songs were the same old, same old. My 13 year-old niece enjoyed it but it was her first Broadway show.

Was dragged to this while visiting Chicago in 2016, and was blown away with the music, choreography, and wonderful story! Went to see it again and love it even more the second time! Will see it again in a few weeks! And no, I am not related to anyone in the cast or crew and not a SpongeBob fan, just an ordinary parent who loves the music and how optimistic I feel after seeing the show! Other reviewers covered the stars, so I want to shout out to Patchy the Pirate adds a lot of fun to the show, Pearl who has some amazing voice, and one hell of a sexy Plankton!

This is a production for all age groups, Young and old will find it to be highly entertaining and fun.

Very cute scenery. Pearl sings incredible. Plankton is brilliant. Squidward s facial expression is dead on. Good fun for the family.

The SpongeBob Musical was the best show ever! It was bright and fun and had the best music! The guy that plays spongebob is perfect! Its definitely worth seeing even if you're not a spongebob fan.

So enjoyable! I would definitely see it again and recommend to everyone! Kept a smile on my daughter s face from beginning to end!!

OMG..... it was amazing.... my niece LOVED it... It was her FIRST show ever... and from a adult point of view i also loved it.. i would see it again

We are still singing all the songs! The actors really have become there characters. (Even Plankton) Great for teens!

We surprised our 10 year-old daughter with tickets to the show. She LOVED it! My husband and I enjoyed it just as much as she did. Great storyline and awesome performance! Great time!

From the minute we walked into the Theater, we knew this would be a high energy show. The sets were outstanding. The plot was light, yet super entertaining and fun. The cast was amazing.... Sponge Bob & his friends truly came to life in this show. The dance numbers, especially the tap dance scene was sensational. The variety of artists who wrote the music, the pit orchestra, the "Bikini Beach Band" and special effects guy were stupendous. A high energy, visually stimulating, super entertaining show!

Bottom Line: I can't recommend this show enough! The cast is spectacular, the show is staged so inventively, the music is catchy, the story is heartwarming. Whether you're 8 or 80, this show will make you stand up and cheer--go see it!

I know everyone is reluctant to go see the show because it is a cartoon, but they did a great job on the show. The music is great. Lots of fun songs to keep you humming. The set is incredible. A huge "Mouse Trap Game" like setup that is actually used in the show. Ethan Slater is incredible as Sponge Bob. The rest of the cast does a great job as well. The costumes are bright and colorful. It is the surprise hit. Go see it.

I went into the theatre thinking this show was going to be a flop. Boy was I sooo wrong! I have seen many Broadway shows and this is a top 3 for me. The actors and actresses were so on point with their characters. Their singing voices and dancing skills blew me away. This is a must see show, but you do need to know the characters of the Spongebob cartoon to understand it. I would see it again. Its THAT good !

This show is not only for kids but for adults too. You re gonna be amazed with the stage, smile at the set up and laugh out loud on during the show. All positive vibes in the theatre.

Took our 16 and 19 year olds who both grew up watching every episode of Spongebob. You won t be disappointed in the actors abilities to bring to life these well known characters. Mr. Crabs was especially awesome. Soongebob too. Singing was great and set was spectacular. The only thing that could make this show BETTER was if the Pirate got the audience to sing the actual intro song to the Spongebob show. The one where he goes..... Are you ready...... There were so many opportunities to do that but they did not take them. There was only one song my kids recognized and they were super excited to sing along! Fun time! Mostly young adults in the audience which was nice too!

Got tickets for our eight year-old, who's a huge SpongeBob fan (I'm familiar with the TV show, have seen bits and pieces and enjoyed it. My husband really didn't know much about the TV show.) All three of us absolutely LOVED this production!!! What a joyful, colorful, energetic, hilarious and creative show. Catchy music and eye-popping scenery and costumes. The actors gave 200% of themselves from start to finish. My husband and I are Broadway veterans and aren't easily impressed, but THIS SHOW!! This happy, soulful show!! This production was worth every penny and is a must-see for every kid and grown-up, SpongeBob fan and newbie. (Also, we were in the Rear Mezzanine and had a terrific view of the whole set, which they activate from every angle.)

I enjoyed the show and the message it relayed. I do however feel it might have dragged on too long though. I took my 11 and 13 year old children and where they say they loved it, they began to zone out a bit. Overall the music, the costumes, and the props, were all amazing.

This was by far one of the BEST shows I have ever seen! I took my 5 year old son for Christmas and he loved it! Definitely a must see!

Spongebob was an amazing experience. The cast was outstanding, and the music was very catchy! Everyone was dancing around to the songs, which made it much more fun. At the end of the show, I was able to meet Brian Ray Norris (Mr. Krabs) and Gavin Lee (Squidward) and they were very nice, and super chill to talk to. I reccomend this musical for everyone, regardless of age. It was amazing.

Amazing! It exceeded all expectations ... A very nice show to see ... We love it!

I am a Spongebob fan from the 90 s and this was a great show- music,dancing, spectacle, and performers. A wonderful experience!!!

Omg what a show!!! Had no idea what to expect but have to say what a fantastic production!!! Each song and dance was better than the last!!! We all loved it and would love to go see this again. We laughed and enjoyed this show so much!! We have seen at least 7 broadway shows and my daughter turned to me and said it was the best one yet. Pleasantly Surprised!!!!!

What great energy and color and dancing and imagination! Ethan Slater as Spongebob is a wonder and gives a Tony-worthy performance- can't wait to see what he does next!

My husband and I may be in our 60s but we were filled with childlike delight at Spongebob. It's so fun and festive, with amazing singing and dancing, fabulous costumes and award-winning performances.

Loved the show. Took my younger brother, as we both grew up with the cartoon. The cast was amazing, as were the effects. The theatre is small enough that no matter where you sit, you can still view the stage well.

The set was great and the crowd was loving it but for our family we felt as though the songs were boring and the story line a little dull.

Witty, great staging and music.My 15 yr old son was incredulous at first, but totally enjoyed it too.

So so so so GOOD! My entire family loved it! Had something for everyone! Worth every dollar!!!!

I had no expectations when I went to this show . Within the first ten minutes, I knew I made the right choice. It is delightful, cleverly written and staged as well as having an extremely talented cast. I found this show to be a wonderful evening of entertainment

Casting was so well done and the set was amazing. Definitely worth seeing again.

Great show, highly recommended. Great music, sound effects, cree and cast

I went with my 14 and 18 y/o sisters, my mom, and my grandparents and we all loved it! It was the best musical I've ever seen. The music, actors, set, costumes, humor, and plot were incredible. There were several references to the show but you do not need to have seen or be a fan of the show to love the musical. Appropriate for all ages. It was the perfect mix of staying true to the cartoon and bringing something new to SpongeBob AND to Broadway.

Spongebob was so much fun! The story was hilarious, the cast was so talented, and the effects were incredible. I would love to see it again and am so upset that it will closing at the end of the year. If you have an opportunity to see the show, I highly recommend it!

Grandson loved is, he s 11 and loved it. He was excited throughout the entire show.

Love love LOVED IT... IT WAS SERIOUSLY THE BEST SHOW ON BROADWAY

My mom and I had The Best Day Ever . The acting was real and the crops spectacular !

My mom and me had The Best Day Ever ! I loved every bit of the show. From the acting to the crops!

SpongeBob on Broadway was true to the cartoon on television. It had a simple plot, was very entertaining, and for a little while , let s you escape to a completely different world.

First musical and amazing doesn t even do it justice. Couldn t stop smiling and laughing. Actors were amazing, And stayed true to the cartoon. The props were awesome and unexpected, very out of the box thinking. Great fun and well worth the money. There is a reason they are nominated for 12 tony awards!!!!

Love love love! My daughter and I had a great time. The staff was fun, energetic, and exciting. Great story line!

I took my grandson who I knew would like it, but I was not expecting to like it. We both thought it was creative, exciting, clever, and had great messages. The acting and singing were amazing as were all the props. It was so much fun and I recommend it to everyone !

The cast was amazing and the stage was incredible! This was a great show. My wife, who was never a fan of the cartoon, loved the show and was so glad we saw it. We were rocking, laughing, and having a great time.

I was pleasantly surprised by this musical. I was looking for a fitting way to celebrate our son's 21st birthday, and I thought "why not his 1st musical on actual Broadway?" (we've seen many in Boston) He's a huge fan of musicals, and since SpongeBob has been a member of our household for years, it seemed right to end childhood with a nautical send off! The show was quite political, but in a timely, friendly way. The 4ish and 6ish aged kids in the row in front of me liked seemed to get a little bored by the grown up theme. Seeing SpongeBob and his pals as live entities was off setting at first, but as the show goes on, you only see them as the cartoon character they embody. Both Plankton and Karen start off as more "characters"- Plankton, as a man, holds a plankton stuffie, and Karen as a woman, drags a large mobile computer screen. At one point I suddenly realized the screen and the stuffie were gone, but I was still interpreting them as the characters. The musical makes great use of the cartoon aspects- squish sounds as they walk, sound effects, and images projected behind them on a curtain just as the show would do. I won't spoil the story, but if you just watch it for what it is, it is very enjoyable, and not at all childish. However, if you look deeper, and realize the message of needing a helpful leader, being safe in a dangerous world, and learning to accept those that don't look like us, SpongeBob suddenly is a lot more than a "simple sponge" and a fry cook. He is an underrated leader in his own right, a (sort of) role model and a citizen of a town he loves, doing the best he can for himself and more often for others, with a heart of gold (or porous yellow). I am very glad I saw this with the original Broadway cast, it will be something to reflect on for a long time. Ages at our matinee ranged from 4ish to 60s, many my son's 17-25 range and many my daughter's 10-15 range. It's long (2 hours 20 mins with 1 intermission) to expect a child to sit, but the day-glo colors and costumes and highly upbeat tunes could outweigh that if your child can sit still.

I didn t know what to expect even after knowing it was nominated for so many Tony Awards. But my son and I had the best time. We actually want to go again!

We celebrated my son's 25th birthday at SpongeBob since that was his favorite growing up. We weren't disappointed at all. The talented singers, performers, pit orchestra, costumes, etc were amazing and absolutely did kept us entertained the entire time. Thank you for making our first time in NYC and Broadway experience SO fun! The only negative was the stairway in the upper balcony. The steps were uneven and a couple of us had trouble getting down the stairs. Not real safe for older people or people with trouble walking stairs.

I ve never watched an episode of Spongebob before but it didn t matter! Such an innovative and creative show. So much to look at and take in. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

I bought the tickets for my family and they had of it and awesome time .!!

I m a 52 year old woman who watched the television show for years with both of my boys. I ended up going sans children, alone with my husband, (my older son had college finals) and I enjoyed it as much if not more than any kid there! The cast, the scenery, the music...A MUST SEE!!!

Fantastic performance. We are long term fans of SB and this is a professional production of our favorite characters. WELL DONE !

This is the first time that we went to a Broadway show. We ve been to touring shows at Proctor s in Schenectady. But not to a show in NYC. This show was amazing. I have always been a Spongebob fan. Even though we did not bring kids to the show, we throughly enjoyed the show. Great acting, great songs and great production numbers.

This was the most fun I've ever had in a Broadway theatre! Amazing cast, incredible sets and costumes, great music. I can't wait to go back!

His show was SO funny, SO dedicated to the characters, and SO Amazing!!

The most fun me and my son had ever. This was a true production, with a great story line, amazing singers, talented cast and phenomenal musicians. We are planning on seeing it again, soon and often !

Took my daughter to see Sponge Bob for the 2nd time for her birthday. The energy was incredible and the joy was palpable!

If you have kids who did or do watch Spongebob, go see it. Great music created by some of the best in the business, good story line, some great dance numbers and an 18 year old girl who plays Pearl who s voice gave me the chills!!!!! (Remember the name JAI LEN CHRISTINE LI JOSEY..... she s going to be a huge success one day) A fun day out.

The moment we walked into the theatre, I knew it was going to be a great show! Tons of energy and the cast were all amazing... They really took on the life of their character. Highly recommend going to see this!

Incredible Show The Cast Was Remarkable Such Great Costumes and Scenic Design and the Score is Amazing #SpongebobfortheTony #GavinLeefortheTony #EthanSlaterfortheTony My Seat was Amazing

This show is not only for kids! Both my husband and I were dancing and actually enjoying the show. We thought that it was going to be a kiddy show that we were bringing our son to. NOT AT ALL! Between lights, performances, and actors this show is breath taking. By the way, the actress who played Pearl (Mr. Krabs daughter) has the most unbelievable voice! That girl was on fire! She should had been Sandy Cheeks or or they should had given her more musical numbers.

Amazing talent and voices and they put on one heck of a show! My 8 year old was thrilled and my husband and I really enjoyed it. It s a great time and the theater is in the heart of Times Square.

We went to see spongebob on broadway and by far one of the best broadways shows ive ever seen! My 2 kids were glued to the show and I found myself and my husband enjoying the show ourselves! Its a wonderful experience you will not forget. If I could go back again I would be there again. They did an amazing job! Everyone loved the show. It was enjoyable I didnt want it to end! A broadway show you must see!

Great story, fun music The actors did a fantastic job of playing the characters without big boxy cartoonish costumes. Loved this show.

At first I was a bit apprehensive in purchasing tickets to see Spongebob the Musical because I thought it would be corny, childish, and well, it s Spongebob . Boy, was I gladly proved wrong. First off, I hope the show wins a Tony for set design because the first minute I walked into the theatre I was blown away by the sheer creativity of everyday household items used to make an underwater tropical spectacle. Second, the costuming for all the characters was outstanding. I enjoyed how each individual aspect of a characters costume matched the set design theme of using everyday housewares to create an outfit that fit the personality of each character in their setting. Lastly, the score and the story line stuck to the original television show but gave it a more glamorous and real life adult like spin which I thought was quite fitting for the times we are living in. Ethan Slater and his vocal range are comparable to that of Carol Channing back when she played Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly. Mr. Slater s presence on stage is so bubbly and over the top, you ll be leaving the theatre with a smile on your face for sure. I encourage you all to try to hit the stage door for an autograph because in all my years of going to see a show, this is one of the only times I could say that each of the cast member took their time and were so genuinely friendly and caring to all the fans of the show who waited outside. Such a dynamic and eclectic cast and I m itching to go back next month to see the show with my parents who when spongebob first premiered on Nickelodeon told me it wouldn t last a year on air.

We loved every minute of the show! My kids couldn't stop talking about it.

This musical is a must see. Every single person had so much talent; no one disappointed. From the sets to the costumes to the music, this show was a spectacle. I m a diehard SB fan but the other people in my group had never seen it and still loved it. Our favorite scene was Squidward s tap number.

Cute show, very fun and the set/props were so creative! It was a bit different than I imagined, as I thought there would be more spongebob references, but that was my expections or the show. It wasn t incredible like some other broadway shows I ve seen, but definitely worth seeing if you like spongebob

Such a fun show!!! The music is fantastic!!!! Honestly I am not a Spongebob fan, but my family is and I absolutely loved it!!! I loved the cast when they performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, which made all of us want to see it. You won't be disappointed!!! It's just a feel good and uplifting musical and the cast is superb!!!

Sad it is closing on Broadway but glad rights will be offered soon to acting groups. Many more peple will enjoy it. Great fun show. We loved the special effects. And the dancers. They were great. Three generations in our party and all agreed it appealed to them. To sum up, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and fun of the show.

Great show! The costumes and set where incredible. Left the show with all of the songs stuck in my head!

I had seen Spongebob soon after it opened and was so surprised how much I enjoyed it even though I was not a fan of the TV series. I then took my family including my 13 year old grand twins. Everyone enjoyed the musical. We loved the music, the staging, the scenic design and the performances. It was a fun family musical expertly crafted with an excellent cast, many making their Broadway debut. Ethan Slater and the entire cast are excellent!

Set was colorful and effects were good. However, the music was not timely/current and the attempts at rap music poorly done. Good for kids and maybe seniors and lovers of a vaudeville era.

The performance was executed perfectly, the songs are funny and they make sense. There is some sensational talent in the young cast of spongebob squarepants the musical that will definitely be successful in more broadway shows.

This was one of five Broadway musicals we saw over our long weekend. We expected it to be silly at best, but we found it by far the most entertaining and enjoyable of the shows, including this year's and last year's Tony award for Best Musical. The ridiculous cartoon characters were more engaging than human roles we saw portrayed in other shows. So many elements were unexpected and enjoyable -- the Rube Goldberg machines, the songs, the dancing, the special effects. Very pleasantly surprised.

The girl playing the crabs daughter was amazing. What a voice! It made it worth the price of admission. The lead was good but with all the hype I think I was expecting more. Squidward was great as well. Also the lead skateboarder was great and landed everything. Show as a whole needed a lot more laughs. If you are doing a silly genre atleast give us some laughs. Story not very interesting. Pretty disappointed and we were very excited to see it. Maybe expect to much these days with Hamilton, Harry Potter, etc on broadway. This one you kind of look at your watch wondering when it would end.

SpongeBob was a very upbeat show, much like the TV show. The main actors were all great, especially Ethan Slater and the woman who played Pearl. She had a great voice. I though the show (at 2 hours) was a bit too long, especially for kids. They could drop the side story about Patrick and his minions without losing anything and it would shorten the musical. Ethan Slater has an amazing physicality and has the voice and the movements of Spongebob. It's quite amazing. Squidward did a great song and dance scene. If you're a SB fan, you will enjoy the show. We sat 3 rows from the back of the mezzanine and the view was fine. We had two kids with us (ages 7 and 10) and they enjoyed it a lot!

So much fun Inventive and creative Great scenic design

I am not a fan of the TV cartoon, but heard the music from this show and thought it was clever. I took a chance and saw the show and was not disappointed. It was good, while some fun for the whole family.

I'm not kidding when I say that this show was the best Broadway show I've ever seen! From the set to the music to the amazing talent, it was just fantastic! We had so much fun, I want to see it again! We even bought Best Day Ever t-shirts and wore them all over NYC :)

It doesn t matter if you are young or old. Very well done...fun show

My son (16) saved up all his money from washing dishes to see this play and brought me along for the ride. I like the tv show and this cast made it come alive,, but didn t try to be the tv show. The acts were clever and delightful. Squidward is probably my favorite. It was so worth the trip!

I bought the tickets as a birthday present for my seven year old grandson, his request. My husband and I did not know what to expect. Well, we were pleasantly surprised. After forty years of viewing more broadway plays than I can count, my husband stated that Sponge Bob on Broadway was by far the best time he ever had watching a show. My grandson has been listening to and singing the soundtrack nonstop since we got home(three days ago!). My grandson later thanked us for giving him the best birthday(day) ever!

I took my seven year old to see Spongebob while my older children went to see Dear Evan Hansen. Beautiful venue. Amazing set. The musical was so much fun. Loved all the songs and we ve been singing them every day. The finale was uplifting and really put a smile on everyone s faces. My son, who has seen Aladdin and The Lion King, said it was the best musical yet

Great show for adults and kids - especially for the affordable price

I loved the show so much it was the second time I decided to see it. I was so happy with the show and how amazing it is. Never have I walked into a place and felt like a child again, in the best way possible. I wish more people were able to see it on Broadway and I am disappointed it will be closing soon. See it before it goes on tour or when it does if it will be in your area. It is a magical show that will have you wanting more.

It was full of laughs and fabulous singing, and really brought the beloved characters to life!

Have seen about 25 Broadway shows over past five years and this one takes the top spot! My family of four - mom, dad, 14yo girl (Aspiring broadway actress) and 11yo girl LOVED it \u2014 we didn t stop smiling the entire show!