Salve Regina University’s theatre arts program will stage “The SpongeBob Musical” at the Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., from Nov. 5 to 8.
Performances are Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5 and 6, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.
The show follows SpongeBob and the citizens of Bikini Bottom as they try to save their town from an erupting volcano. It is based on the animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, with a book by Kyle Jarrow and a production concept by Tina Landau.
The score is a collection of original songs by a long list of artists, among them David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Sara Bareilles, They Might Be Giants, Panic! At The Disco, The Flaming Lips, and Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith. Jonathan Coulton wrote additional lyrics and Tom Kitt additional music.
Matt Ban directs, with choreography by Jade Genga and musical direction by Mike Carnaroli. Sydney Hawes designed costumes, Joe Rossi hair and makeup, and Marc Tiberiis II the set. Salve senior George Fotis is the lighting designer. Tara Brooke Watkins, who coordinates the theatre arts program, is the producer.
Tickets are $17 general admission, $14 for children, military and seniors, $10 for Salve faculty and staff, and free for Salve students with ID. They are available at salve.edu/performances.
