NEW YORK—There’s something endearing about a talking yellow sponge, who has a pet sea snail that goes “meow.” Said sponge, winningly played by Ethan Slater, is the title character in the new Broadway musical “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Based on the popular Nickelodeon television series created by Stephen Hillenburg, this live-action stage play includes gentle morals with an entertaining experience for audiences of all ages.
Living in the underwater town of Bikini Bottom and spending his days working as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob looks upon each new morning as the beginning of “the best day ever.” His companions include his loyal BFF, Patrick Star (Danny Skinner), a pink starfish; and scientist, inventor, and Texas transplant, Sandy Cheeks, the Squirrel (Lilli Cooper).
