Bozeman Magazine

Dive down with us into the colorful world of Bikini Bottom, where SpongeBob and his friends race against time to save their beloved town from disaster. Join the eternally optimistic sponge, his loyal starfish bestie, a cynical squid, a brilliant squirrel scientist, and a money-loving crab as they discover that the power of friendship and community can overcome any obstacle.The show is noted for featuring a diverse musical score with songs from various artists like Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, and Panic! At The Disco.

SpongeBob the Musical, quite a digression from the animated television show, enjoyed a healthy Broadway run, and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. The staged show serves as an allegory for the importance of optimism, cooperation, and inclusion, in facing a crisis.

In its 31st year, the Little Red Schoolhouse production of Spongebob the Musical is led by the dynamic duo of Stephani Lourie and Laurie Kinna and their incredibly talented staff production crew of dreamers, designers, thinkers, and doers. The cast includes over 60 kids between 4th-8th grade who devote 3 months before, during, and after school to hone skills in preparation for a production that far exceeds expectations of most middle school, even high school, plays. More recent Anderson productions have included Peter Pan, Oliver!, Suessical, Matilda, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, and Fiddler on the Roof.