Spongebob the Musical — Page 2

Call_me_jorge said: "From what it sounds like in this interview with Emmy Raver Spongebob isn't moving along with its Broadway ambitions. Kind of sucks. I wasn't a big fan of the show, but it's certainly better than half the shows on Broadway right now. http://roryo.podbean.com/



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That's not really what she says at all. There are no deffinate plans, but it's still floating around. All she says is that it didn't come straight to NYC like expected, and that it's still trying to come in at some point.

They've been saying that for years. And yet it hasn't happened. There is room for EVERYTHING. Even if all 41 Broadway theatres were booked with "tourist" shows, there is still off Broadway theatre that mostly presents more "artful" productions. Broadway has always been art meets commerce. That's show biz.

Personally, I don't care if a show is more touristy than artsy. I see what appeals to me and skip what doesn't. I've enjoyed touristy shows like SHREK just as much as I have loathed them (WONDERLAND).

Do Squidwards know they are Squidwards?

I thought it was pretty damn good! Don't discount it as a kids' show - the first time I saw it, the ~60 year old man a few seats down from me was having an even better time than I was. It was quirky and fun, and Gavin Lee and the actor playing Spongebob were both PHENOMENAL (standouts among a strong ensemble). Sure the material could use a little tightening up (that Plankton song...), but it was in better shape than some other pre-Broadway tryouts I've seen.



And if the show truly is stalled, the least they can do is release the cast recording they made, cause some of those songs are begging to be belted out in the car on my daily commute.

I saw first preview in Chicago and loved it! Pure joy, kids and adults seemed to be having a blast. I hope it comes to broadway, it would be a hit just with name recognition but I think it would be enjoyable even for those who go in expecting to hate it.

Scarywarhol said: "Do Squidwards know they are Squidwards?



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I do know that no employee wants to be a Squidward.

I would not count on Chocolate having a long run.. My friend worked on the production (outside contract) and he thinks they spent more money on the outside of the theater than they did on sets and he saw it in London. Theater open after the new year.

Scarywarhol said: "The show is too big for the Lunt Fontanne.



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I mean it was in a big house out of town, but that's just what Chicago has to offer. I think it's actually a pretty intimate show and can play a smaller house really well. The fact they seem to be looking to take the al hirshfeld has me wondering if they will be shrinking the size of the set.

With the announcement of Brendon Urie to be in Kinky Boots, that show will get reignited. It wont close. On your feet has not had a week above 70% capacity in months. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory probably wont do well. If spongbob were to go to broadway this year, probably the Marquis in the fall. The reason I say this is because unlike the Marquis, the lunt fontanne is very ornate and I wouldnt want to see it covered up with the extending set past the stage as previously mentioned. The marquis is sizeable, rather generic in terms of design, and modern. Throw spongebob in there and watch it do well as suppose to seeing on your feet put up 59% in the grosses every week.

It'd be nice if the OCR got released soon. If nothing else, it's revenue for the show.

Call_me_jorge said: "If this does transfer do you think they will wait until Emmy is finished with her Hamilton contract or will they just recast her? She was a big highlight for me when I saw the show so I hope she stays on with it. Though, perhaps it will seem like a step downward. Going from one of the leading roles in the biggest show of the century to a featured ensemble track in a barely average show.



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Her Hamilton contract could be as little as 6 months, in which case continuing with SpongeBob would be her choice.

Saw this in Chicago. Really loved it. I think it will have an audience and do well on Broadway.