SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Previews

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:20pm

Previews for the Broadway premiere of SpongeBob SquarePants begin in just a few days (Monday, November 6, 2017) at the Palace Theatre. Featuring a score by an array of popular recording artists (from Sara Bareilles to John Legend to the Flaming Lips to Cyndi Lauper—and many more), SpongeBob SquarePants is set to open officially on December 4 for an open run.

Who's going?!

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:21pm

Posting this thread a day earlier than I normally would because they've announced their Digital Lottery and Rush policies.

http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/spongebob-squarepants-digital-lottery-rush-tickets_83018.html

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:24pm

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1105228&dt=5

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:26pm

Does anyone have any idea if Row B of the orchestra is, in fact, the first row:? Every time I've been to the Palace, there have always been AA and A in front of it. Also, am I the only one who can't access seats 101-103 and 102-104 of Row B via Ticketmaster? Did they take those seats out or something? Odd.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:33pm

LimelightMike said: "Does anyone have any idea if Row B of the orchestra is, in fact, the first row:? Every time I've been to the Palace, there have always been AA and A in front of it. Also, am I the only one who can't access seats 101-103 and 102-104 of Row B via Ticketmaster? Did they take those seats out or something? Odd."

You're not wrong! The Telecharge seating chart below shows that there are 2 rows in front of B, but they are indeed selling Row B as the first one.

Updated On: 11/3/17 at 12:33 PM

[KJisgroovy]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:37pm

In Chicago they took out the first few rows to accommodate an extension of the stage. Can't say for sure that's what's going on here... but it might could be!

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:51pm

^ Interesting.

Could that be why they seemingly removed two seats from the first row, as well?

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 1:31pm

In the Chicago tryout they had a skate board ramp like piece that jetted out into the audience. So it wouldn’t surprise me if the first couple of rows have been taken out.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 2:52pm

All you have to do is Google "SpongeBob Squarepants musical set," and you can see just how complex the design is. They definitely removed seats to accommodate it.

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 3:26pm

I'm going to the first preview so I'll definitely post a link to a photo of the stage from my view (row A Mezz!)! I'm so excited and I'll post a review and such. I think there is a set piece during the first song that goes over that row, but I'm unsure. I grew up on Spongebob, so I hope that it's something new.

[10086sunset]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 4:05pm

Going Tuesday and honestly have no idea what to expect.

[The Josh]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 4:13pm

I'm going Wednesday, VERY excited for this one!

[Multimatt]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 8:45pm

Seeing the 4th Preview! Got the tickets for free! I'm also seeing it Nov. 11th and Nov. 25th! I'm very excited!!!!

[greenifyme2]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 8:54pm

Multimatt said: "Seeing the 4th Preview! Got the tickets for free! I'm also seeing it Nov. 11th and Nov. 25th! I'm very excited!!!!"

Curious how you got free tickets??

[Multimatt]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 9:25pm

greenifyme2 said: "Multimatt said: "Seeing the 4th Preview! Got the tickets for free! I'm also seeing it Nov. 11th and Nov. 25th! I'm very excited!!!!"

Curious how you got free tickets??"

Haha I probably should've explained! I run the instagram account @broadway.4me (shameless plug sorry) and the instagram account for spongebob broadway awarded me and a couple other users free tickets for the 4th preview! So now me and my insta friends are all seeing the show together! If you have any other questions ask me! (also Ethan Slater follows me and he's taking us backstage after!!)

Updated On: 11/3/17 at 09:25 PM

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 12:38am

So the invited dress was today. Doesn’t seem like there are any changes from the Chicago production set wise. https://instagram.com/p/BbF6O8QD8Dx/

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 12:46am

Holy crap! I can't believe that's the Palace! What a transformation!

[@z5]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 1:21am

Wow. That looks so cool!! Cannot wait to see this!!!

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 1:23am

While I thought the material in Chicago was lacking, the set truly is exceptional. It's a beautiful, and colorful production. Hope it gets some younger audience members into theatre.

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 1:49am

I just saw a photo that looks literally from my seat. This set is beautiful! Also I found a photo that explains why the 2 first orchestra rows of seats are missing... https://instagram.com/p/BbGj_xulplD/

Updated On: 11/5/17 at 01:49 AM

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 9:17am

That set is gorgeous.

[JennH]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 9:45am

I keep hearing this thing is actually pretty good...I will never judge anything before I see it ever again. 

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 11:24am

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbGPIvYFAH-/

Not going to lie, but the curtain call looks super fun and it looks like people are having a fun time!!

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 11:37am

I just realized, if the audience is always dark even at the beginning, how on Earth will people find their seats? Or their purse on the floor? I'll be tripping everywhere with that lighting!

[nightnic001]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 12:23pm

Its not. There was like a bright blue wash over the house in Chicago.