Yeah sure, Spongebob is a commercial show based on a popular franchise that will make money touring. But it’s innovative, well-performed, and well directed. Anyone who actually sees this show or bothers to pay attention knows what kind of a gem it really is.
Zach T this comment is incredible happy to see people can look through the name of the musical! If the name weren’t spongebob it would’ve won a lot more...
I was lucky enough to play drums for a local theater production of this show, and I will be the first to say that the music for this show is some of the best ever. I totally didn’t expect it to be as good as it was, but there are multiple numbers that are straight up jams. Kudos to all the writers, and if you look at who contributed, it’s obvious why the music is as good as it is.
Rod Labbe that’s a joke best scenic design I saw the show twice and they have blue streamers hanging from everything to show you’re in the ocean and they also have shark heads pool noodles everywhere to be kelp etc. The Bands Visit is good but SpongeBob should’ve got more! By far the best musical of the year shows our world and the struggles we go through day-to-day. If it wasn’t for its name it probably would’ve won more. I don’t want a fight cause I don’t want to spread negativity but please next time you comment make sure you have something to back up what you’re saying and don’t say something cause you simply dislike a musical. Thanks! Have a good day!
i do theater at the same high school ethan went to, and our director talks about him sometimes and everybody knows that the production of "The Producers" he was in was legendary.
SpongeBob Squarepants on Broadway did an amazing job getting famous music artists to make incredibles songs to be sung by these great actors. I love SpongeBob Squarepants.
I relate with this song a lot. I've always been the spongebob of my town, that one innocent kid who gets protection from everything out of fear that I might get hurt. I started believing it more and more as I grew up and there came a point where I felt completely useless by myself Over time I found a hobby I love and am very proud of, and made me realize my inner strength. Still, I never lost my personality; I remain little to everyone. I notice how they look down on me, constantly trying to do things for me as if I have no idea. I've tried my best not to explode cause I don't want a strained relationship with the people I care about, but I've also said "let me have adventure!" and wondered if I'm nothing but a "simple sponge"
i saw this musical at the comminuty church with my best friend, sarah, on sunday and it was really good. i liked it a lot, even though there were more female actors performing than male. i really thought they all had amazing voices and i even gave one of her actor friends, joe, a compilent on his acting of mr eugene krabs. i told him: ''and i may i say, you have an amazing voice.'' feeling flattered by that, he repiled: ''thank you. i try.''
SPONGEBOB Sure, I spend my days floating around Head in the bubbles and my feet on the ground But there is more to me than just my name Give me a chance and I could change the game And maybe one day Mr. Krabs would say "The Krusty Krab's yours, it's your lucky day" That is what I've always wanted, Then I can finally say I've done it Let me have adventure Be a contender and more SPONGES 'Cause you're not a simple sponge SPONGEBOB I wish he'd see I'm not just the sponge next door SPONGES No, you're not a simple sponge SPONGEBOB There's gotta be a better way A way to save this town I love But how can I stop the end of the world? Am I just a simple sponge? SPONGES No, you're not a simple sponge No, you're not a simple sponge SPONGEBOB So what if I'm a sponge? It's what I wanna be There isn't anyone who stretches like me Employee of the month two years in a row Undisputed master of my own dojo And everyone here knows that they can depend On this expert jellyfisher who's a trusted friend I can eat a lot of ice cream I can even play my nose like [FLUTE TRILL] Let me have adventure Be a contender and more SPONGES 'Cause you're not a simple sponge SPONGEBOB Can't he see I'm not just the sponge next door? SPONGES No, you're not a simple- SPONGEBOB I wish that I could turn back time I never thought my world could end I only wanna hang out with my friends But fear, I fear, is dragging us down ALL And now there's panic that's run amok SPONGEBOB In my simple town SPONGES No, no, no, no SPONGEBOB No! Just give me adventure Be a contender and more SPONGES 'Cause you're not a simple sponge SPONGEBOB I'm real sure I'm not just the sponge next door SPONGES No, you're not a simple sponge SPONGEBOB I'm gonna find a better way A way to save this life I love And I am gonna stop the end of the- MR. KRABS No! You're just a simple sponge SPONGEBOB "You're wrong, Mr. Krabs. I'll find a way to stop that volcano from erupting." MR. KRABS You are still a simple sponge SPONGEBOB "I'll use science, like Sandy said. I'm gonna need her on the team." MR. KRABS 'Cause you're just a simple sponge SPONGEBOB "And Patrick, too; he's super strong. We'll be the best team ever! Sandy's brains, plus Patrick's brawn, plus my..." MR. KRABS Yes, a very simple sponge SPONGEBOB "Well, I'm not sure what my thing is, but that won't stop me. When the going gets tough, this sponge gets going!" SPONGEBOB No, I'm not a simple sponge SPONGES Let me have adventure Be a contender and more SPONGEBOB I am not a simple sponge SPONGES I'll make him see I'm not just the sponge next door ALL Yeah, yeah, yeah SPONGEBOB Now at last, I have found a way A way to save this town I love I am not ALL A simple sponge
OMG ETHAN SLATER is fantastic i saw the show last friday and his performance for not a simple sponge gave me fucking chills, hearing him sing live was amazing!! I seriously can't tell u people how Phenomenal this show was anf singing and all fun with spongebob, also i can't stop listening to the soundtrack to musical, thats how much i love this show!!
What makes me like this is that the portrayals are quite accurate (I listened to the entire soundtrack) and it's littered with references that you only can know if you're familiar with the show.
I got quite a few of the references and I’m not even an avid watcher. I just used to see it from time to time as a kid. But ya, people who have never seen the show would miss a lot.
With everyone talkinf about the tony's i realized this show is not a show that needs that many. It is a fun family show that will probably get a multi year run. Band's visit just feels like it was only made to win tony's and it accomplished that but i do not think it will be on broadway that long. But this is just my opinion if you disagree that is fine. But i do agree ethan was robbed.
Kong jungle I think Ethan has worked incredibly hard, and could have definitely won the Tony for best actor. That being said, while The Band’s Visit has received extensive critical acclaim, that wasn’t the intent of the show’s creation. It tells a simple yet poignant story that connects cultures and makes us a little more human. It wasn’t made for the awards. I do get what you mean, though, as it was a very different genre than any other show at the Tony Awards this year, but it was created to tell a story, and the show deserves a long and successful run like Spongebob.
Amanda B Thank you for your view. And i am not saying it does not tell a story and is not poignot it just to me feels like it was made to win tony's. Like how some films are made to win oscars. I am not saying it does not deserve a long run but that i just don't think it will get a long run.
I just watched a local production of this play and jesus yhe comparison is insane. I know local can't portray to Broadway but their Spongebob couldn't even sing :/
beppo2814 no, they just changed the voice of mrkrabs. You think this is an understudy because you listened to the Chicago version of the soundtrack, broadway soundtrack isn’t out yet though. Broadway version changed a lot of things, like the lyrics in hero is my middle name changed up quite a bit.
@@softkai9925 I noticed that! Thankfully, I'm so fixated on this play that I know the lines to both the Chicago & broadway music. Now that's real dedication!
This IS real talent. This was Ethan's broadway debut. He was still in college when he first got the email about the part. If that isn't pure talent I don't know what is.
Spongbob has even had musical episodes and if you compare them they are not at all a like. This looks like someone wanted to use a popular franchise to make money.
That's completely the opposite of it!! Back 2013 when they originally decided to make it, they changed all these things, making sure it was good and not just some dumb cash grab! Ethan wasn't at his highest performance during this, and skipped a few higher notes but that's extremely understandable of him. When he was performing this up to 8 times a week, sometimes more than once a day, he couldn't put on his best when it wasn't a full performance.
To each is own I guess. I honestly think its better than i thought it would be. I just hope you’re not basing your opinion on this alone, the musical is pretty good
Yeah sure, Spongebob is a commercial show based on a popular franchise that will make money touring. But it’s innovative, well-performed, and well directed. Anyone who actually sees this show or bothers to pay attention knows what kind of a gem it really is.
Zach T this comment is incredible happy to see people can look through the name of the musical! If the name weren’t spongebob it would’ve won a lot more...
I was lucky enough to play drums for a local theater production of this show, and I will be the first to say that the music for this show is some of the best ever. I totally didn’t expect it to be as good as it was, but there are multiple numbers that are straight up jams. Kudos to all the writers, and if you look at who contributed, it’s obvious why the music is as good as it is.
The musical no one took seriously is now the musical no one saw coming!!! 12 nominations including best musical!!! Win em all!!!
cgsoldier4196 Sadly it only won one Tony 😢
It didn't deserve to even win the one it did.
Rod Labbe You’re right, they deserved to win more than the one they did.
You misread what I wrote, friend. I said they didn't deserve to win even one.
Rod Labbe that’s a joke best scenic design I saw the show twice and they have blue streamers hanging from everything to show you’re in the ocean and they also have shark heads pool noodles everywhere to be kelp etc. The Bands Visit is good but SpongeBob should’ve got more! By far the best musical of the year shows our world and the struggles we go through day-to-day. If it wasn’t for its name it probably would’ve won more. I don’t want a fight cause I don’t want to spread negativity but please next time you comment make sure you have something to back up what you’re saying and don’t say something cause you simply dislike a musical. Thanks! Have a good day!
Just saw this show last week live after obsessing over it for 2 years and let me say it was phenomenal highly recommend to everyone
I agree
i do theater at the same high school ethan went to, and our director talks about him sometimes and everybody knows that the production of "The Producers" he was in was legendary.
i need to see ethan in the producers so bad oh my goodness
this man was ROBBED of a tony.
Nah, karma just had a kickstart..
@@brie36795 years later 💀
@@brie3679wdym?
a previous karma? wtf @brie3679
It’s okay, he has Ariana Grande now. 😂
SpongeBob Squarepants on Broadway did an amazing job getting famous music artists to make incredibles songs to be sung by these great actors. I love SpongeBob Squarepants.
2:54 the cape is great
Brendon Urie wrote that song😏
TheMiningDog14 you can really tell that he wrote it lol
Angeline Hanser / Fun51275 Ikr
Angeline Hanser / Fun51275 uuuh how?
sponge bella he did
Brendan*
I kept waiting for the high note at the end 😂. But I get he needs to save his voice and I respect that
Same i was waiting for the high note too
Ethan was 10000% robbed from that Tony. He was phenomenal!!!!!!
#Tonys2018WasRigged
I’m assuming you didn’t see The Band’s Visit?
Wait wait wait what?? Who robbed whom? I don’t understand did I miss smth?
Well, not ALL of them. They DID win one Tony.
Nah karma just knew this jackass didn’t deserve it.
This man’s voice dude…THIS MANS VOICE!!!!
That was very nice of the company of spongebob give show tickets as a gift to see their show
#spongebobforthewin
You can see Brendon Urie's writing style in this
YES ETHAN
Of course brendon had to add that panic line lmfao
What line?
@@Squibbles1 At 2:40
I love so much SpongeBob musical, all songs are amazing e beautiful. I really wanna see in live ❤❤❤❤
I relate with this song a lot. I've always been the spongebob of my town, that one innocent kid who gets protection from everything out of fear that I might get hurt. I started believing it more and more as I grew up and there came a point where I felt completely useless by myself
Over time I found a hobby I love and am very proud of, and made me realize my inner strength. Still, I never lost my personality; I remain little to everyone. I notice how they look down on me, constantly trying to do things for me as if I have no idea. I've tried my best not to explode cause I don't want a strained relationship with the people I care about, but I've also said "let me have adventure!" and wondered if I'm nothing but a "simple sponge"
i saw this musical at the comminuty church with my best friend, sarah, on sunday and it was really good. i liked it a lot, even though there were more female actors performing than male. i really thought they all had amazing voices and i even gave one of her actor friends, joe, a compilent on his acting of mr eugene krabs. i told him: ''and i may i say, you have an amazing voice.'' feeling flattered by that, he repiled: ''thank you. i try.''
Give Ethan the effing Tony now!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved it when I saw it for the first time. I. WAS. IN. AWE. This was AMAZING Ethan Slater DESERVE A TONY idc what anyone has to say
YES YOU GO MY BOY ETHAN YOU GET THAT TONY
MY BOY ETHAN WAS ROBBED THIS TIME BUT I STILL STAND BY THAT HE’LL GET THAT TONY SOMEDAY
Such a creative use of sponges
Michi Go I thought that was a vibrator. Mine looks like it
Michi Go us big booty girls need our insides pleasured sometimes. Lol. I love having my big Latina ass
3:21, Cher, is that you?
SPONGEBOB
Sure, I spend my days floating around
Head in the bubbles and my feet on the ground
But there is more to me than just my name
Give me a chance and I could change the game
And maybe one day Mr. Krabs would say
"The Krusty Krab's yours, it's your lucky day"
That is what I've always wanted,
Then I can finally say I've done it
Let me have adventure
Be a contender and more
SPONGES
'Cause you're not a simple sponge
SPONGEBOB
I wish he'd see I'm not just the sponge next door
SPONGES
No, you're not a simple sponge
SPONGEBOB
There's gotta be a better way
A way to save this town I love
But how can I stop the end of the world?
Am I just a simple sponge?
SPONGES
No, you're not a simple sponge
No, you're not a simple sponge
SPONGEBOB
So what if I'm a sponge? It's what I wanna be
There isn't anyone who stretches like me
Employee of the month two years in a row
Undisputed master of my own dojo
And everyone here knows that they can depend
On this expert jellyfisher who's a trusted friend
I can eat a lot of ice cream
I can even play my nose like [FLUTE TRILL]
Let me have adventure
Be a contender and more
SPONGES
'Cause you're not a simple sponge
SPONGEBOB
Can't he see I'm not just the sponge next door?
SPONGES
No, you're not a simple-
SPONGEBOB
I wish that I could turn back time
I never thought my world could end
I only wanna hang out with my friends
But fear, I fear, is dragging us down
ALL
And now there's panic that's run amok
SPONGEBOB
In my simple town
SPONGES
No, no, no, no
SPONGEBOB
No!
Just give me adventure
Be a contender and more
SPONGES
'Cause you're not a simple sponge
SPONGEBOB
I'm real sure I'm not just the sponge next door
SPONGES
No, you're not a simple sponge
SPONGEBOB
I'm gonna find a better way
A way to save this life I love
And I am gonna stop the end of the-
MR. KRABS
No!
You're just a simple sponge
SPONGEBOB
"You're wrong, Mr. Krabs. I'll find a way to stop that volcano from erupting."
MR. KRABS
You are still a simple sponge
SPONGEBOB
"I'll use science, like Sandy said. I'm gonna need her on the team."
MR. KRABS
'Cause you're just a simple sponge
SPONGEBOB
"And Patrick, too; he's super strong.
We'll be the best team ever! Sandy's brains, plus Patrick's brawn, plus my..."
MR. KRABS
Yes, a very simple sponge
SPONGEBOB
"Well, I'm not sure what my thing is, but that won't stop me.
When the going gets tough, this sponge gets going!"
SPONGEBOB
No, I'm not a simple sponge
SPONGES
Let me have adventure
Be a contender and more
SPONGEBOB
I am not a simple sponge
SPONGES
I'll make him see I'm not just the sponge next door
ALL
Yeah, yeah, yeah
SPONGEBOB
Now at last, I have found a way
A way to save this town I love
I am not
ALL
A simple sponge
Love it! Amazing job, Ethan and cast!
OMG ETHAN SLATER is fantastic i saw the show last friday and his performance for not a simple sponge gave me fucking chills, hearing him sing live was amazing!! I seriously can't tell u people how Phenomenal this show was anf singing and all fun with spongebob, also i can't stop listening to the soundtrack to musical, thats how much i love this show!!
Ethan was robbed at the TONY Awards. 🤬
I Went to see this musical in broad way for a fifth grade field trip and it was amazing
I am actually impressed! Chills all the way
I’m more impressed by Mr. Krabs powerful voice honestly.
Yes. Yes! YES! YES!!! YASSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( Also, something other than Bikini Bottom Day. Except for that one time with Hero is My Middle Name)
Are they making a musical out of everything now? In Spongebob's case, it's awesome.
Yes, they are. But I’m loving it.
What makes me like this is that the portrayals are quite accurate (I listened to the entire soundtrack) and it's littered with references that you only can know if you're familiar with the show.
I got quite a few of the references and I’m not even an avid watcher. I just used to see it from time to time as a kid. But ya, people who have never seen the show would miss a lot.
Exactly.
timrob12 mean girls made musical and it’s beautiful
HOLY SHIT MR KRABS SOUNDS LIKE ACTUALLY MR KRABS
#SpongebobfortheTony #EthanSlaterfortheTony
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH OMGGGGG
Holy crap he sounds EXACTLY like Mr.Krabs
0:36 best part
Ethan is the cutest
Love it! Such a brilliant musical
Ta ai um musical que me surpreendeu demaaais, fiquei arrepiado com essa música
Vand Vander
Eeedssssssssssss
BR carai
I love this song I’ve been fan girling idk if I spelled that wrong. But I’m seeing it 3 days and I can’t wait to see it.
I love this song I am glad they made a spongebob live on stage
I love SpongeBob SquarePants the new Broadway cast musical I want to be like Ethan Slater😍😍😍😍😍😍
A sponge cape. That's the best.
This is too good for no reason 😂
It's like spiderman mixed with Ron Weasley
OMG UR RIGHT
Ty for the upload!!!
and here i am in 2024 still absolutely feral over this musical
maybe i am a simple sponge but thats okay
I LOVE IT
Such a great musical
I like how when I first heard this song I immediately knew it was Brandon Urie who wrote it
Why does spongebob look like a mormon?
vara vashtul he doesn’t look dumb
Sharon L. Peterson They said mormon, not moron, moron
r/swoosh
That Cloudy Guy same thing
I totally imagine spongebob as a ginger😁
Nah he’s blonde coded fr lmao
love this musical
i'm seeing it in july!! SO EXCITED AHHH
Simple sponge
i love u spongbob im in the UK & u came to UK on friday now im going to be on tv!!!!!!!!!
I... What..... when did this come into existence......?
Don't worry, this was my reaction a week ago when I was told about it LOL
And now there Panic! that's run amok in my simple town
*dammit Brendon*
Omg ethan😍😍😍😍 so beautyfull
Spongebob is my favourite Disney princess 👑
First of all SpongeBob is a boy so that would make him a prince second of all where does Disney come into this SpongeBob is Nickelodeon
@@leomessenger2559 it's a joke.
Those boxing gloves tho
A Little Consideration *BIG MEATY CLAWS*
Brendon urie wrote this song.
Those actors of pretty good 🙌👏
ok ari i get it
LMAOOO
I’m a sucker for biceps so it’s understandable 💀 still awful he left his wife and newborn kid though despite what brought on the divorce
Wow this is actually good
With everyone talkinf about the tony's i realized this show is not a show that needs that many. It is a fun family show that will probably get a multi year run. Band's visit just feels like it was only made to win tony's and it accomplished that but i do not think it will be on broadway that long. But this is just my opinion if you disagree that is fine. But i do agree ethan was robbed.
Kong jungle I think Ethan has worked incredibly hard, and could have definitely won the Tony for best actor. That being said, while The Band’s Visit has received extensive critical acclaim, that wasn’t the intent of the show’s creation. It tells a simple yet poignant story that connects cultures and makes us a little more human. It wasn’t made for the awards. I do get what you mean, though, as it was a very different genre than any other show at the Tony Awards this year, but it was created to tell a story, and the show deserves a long and successful run like Spongebob.
Amanda B
Thank you for your view. And i am not saying it does not tell a story and is not poignot it just to me feels like it was made to win tony's. Like how some films are made to win oscars. I am not saying it does not deserve a long run but that i just don't think it will get a long run.
Brendon Just has to have a little credit in this song 😂
GO SPONGBOB!!!!!!!!!!
I was impressed
YESS BEEBO
man I would be in tears if krabs says: you'll never be more than a fry cook YOU'RE JUST A SIMPLE KID!
yes tony campaign
I just watched a local production of this play and jesus yhe comparison is insane. I know local can't portray to Broadway but their Spongebob couldn't even sing :/
Wohooooooooooooooooo
stephanie is so smol 🥺
FREEEEE TICKETSSSSS
can we talk about mr krabs solo when hes saying hes just a simple sponge
So this is the newest married man little Ariana needed for her self esteem? Bless both their hearts. Jfc.
Buff spongebob
I don’t know why patchy the pirate and Ethan Slater was fighting of who is Spongebob‘s number one fan????
Four men swaying in Phosphorescence
Where are they casting shows?
The Mr. Krabs in this video is the understudy, he does a better job doing the Krabs voice than the regular actor. No offense to the original.
The guy in the video is most definitely not the understudy. He's the original Mr.Krabs, Brian Ray Norris and he does a fantastic job.
beppo2814 no, they just changed the voice of mrkrabs. You think this is an understudy because you listened to the Chicago version of the soundtrack, broadway soundtrack isn’t out yet though. Broadway version changed a lot of things, like the lyrics in hero is my middle name changed up quite a bit.
@@softkai9925 I noticed that!
Thankfully, I'm so fixated on this play that I know the lines to both the Chicago & broadway music.
Now that's real dedication!
we’re doing spongebob the musical at my school andddd IM SPONGEBOB so i’m super excited
I already watched SpongeBob the musical live on stage I did not watch it at the stage I watch the app prime video
What was the volcano episode called you know they had to save the bikini bottom from the volcano
I only stan real TALENT
This IS real talent.
This was Ethan's broadway debut.
He was still in college when he first got the email about the part.
If that isn't pure talent I don't know what is.
@@SideSun i wasn't being sarcastic, i agree with u😭
This is better than that live action Nickelodeon spongebob, he sounds nothing like spongebob
Am I missing something?
More context for your comment maybe?
Liberman
ETHAN IS 10000000% BETTER THAN THE OLD SPONGEBOB CHARACTER yep that was old But the new one is better
you can tell he is not at his fullest today… he couldnt stay in character on some of the notes and he completely skipped a lot of notes
Robbed
What even are those green blocks for?
Alicia Bruce Doig Sponge...
They’re sponges
When even is this comment?
Why is everyone actin like this is aight? Mr krabs wearing gloves like he ready to fight
Big meaty claws
Spongbob has even had musical episodes and if you compare them they are not at all a like. This looks like someone wanted to use a popular franchise to make money.
That's completely the opposite of it!! Back 2013 when they originally decided to make it, they changed all these things, making sure it was good and not just some dumb cash grab!
Ethan wasn't at his highest performance during this, and skipped a few higher notes but that's extremely understandable of him. When he was performing this up to 8 times a week, sometimes more than once a day, he couldn't put on his best when it wasn't a full performance.
Doesn't even sound like it
Why did they not color his skin yellow? And why did they scrap the original costume when they finally began doing the show? Sigh.
Lukas Sprehn I guess they thought it would be too silly.
Sad.
Because it would look ridiculous and awful...
Their current costume choices are perfect. I couldn’t imagine them done any better.
because they don't need to ive seen this and Ethan does such a good job portraying Spongebob that you don't doubt his character for a second
This comment section freaks me out because nobody seems to think this is as cheesy and lame as I do...
To each is own I guess. I honestly think its better than i thought it would be. I just hope you’re not basing your opinion on this alone, the musical is pretty good