WEST WINDSOR, N.J. – Join Playful Theatre Productions on a trip to Bikini Bottom and “The SpongeBob Musical,” Sept. 19-28, when the Kelsey Theatre kicks off a season of “Matinee Masterpieces” on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College.

“The SpongeBob Musical” is a hilarious all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage performance based on the popular television series—but enjoyable even to those who have never seen the TV show. It all begins when the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, and SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up—but will the power of optimism really save the day?

With stunning costumes and performances, “The SpongeBob Musical" features incredible music from a variety of beloved artists, including songs written by Aerosmith, Cydni Lauper, Panic! At the Disco, John Legend, Sara Bareilles, David Bowie and many more. And while the cartoon series is geared towards elementary aged students, the musical is smart, creative, and tackles important issues such as overcoming adversity, the harm our biases and prejudice can cause, and building confidence.

“The SpongeBob Musical” features a talented cast that includes Benjamin Weidner, West Deptford, N.J.; Pat Rounds, Hamilton, N.J.; Rebecca Schledwitz, Ewing, N.J.; Michael Gilch, Asbury Park, N.J.; Aiden Stallworth-Glitz, Ewing; Dan Keyser, East Windsor, N.J.; Chrissy Johnson, Bordentown, N.J.; Trinity Austin, Hamilton; William Kamps, Burlington, N.J.; Denise Carey, Yardley, Pa.; Lisa Ernst, Hightstown, N.J.; Kori Wright, Bristol, Pa.; Kacey Cavalieri, Lawrence, N.J.; Megan Thompson, Hamilton; Juliana Davies, Pennington, N.J.; Ed Forsthoffer, Hamilton; Mark Shifton, Lawrence; Aimée Robidoux, Levittown, Pa.; Edgar Mariano, Hamilton; Anthony Fania, Burlington County, N.J.; Caroline Kamps, Burlington, N.J.; Michaela Huntley, Burlington City, N.J.; Lindsey Grelis, Tabernacle, N.J.; Kendal Plumstead, Flemington, N.J.; Ethan Shaev, Robbinsville, N.J.; Kheil Canono, Ewing; Mason DeGoria, Pennington; Sean Gavin, Allentown, N.J.; and Tom Bessellieu, Lawrenceville, N.J.

Dates and showtimes for “The SpongeBob Musical” are Friday, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 at 8 p.m., and matinee performances on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, 21 and Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. Performances are at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon, at (609) 570-3333. 

Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking next to the Theatre. For a complete listing of adult and children's events, visit the Kelsey website or call the box office for a brochure.

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Kelsey Theatre is located on the MCCC campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor Township. The theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking available next to the theatre. Assisted listening devices are available upon request.

For a complete listing of adult and children's events, visit the Kelsey Theatre website, or call the box office for a brochure.

At Kelsey Theatre, we have pledged to take active steps in creating true diversity, equity and inclusion in our productions through systemic policy change and individual accountability -- aiming to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, nationalities, creeds, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and abilities.” –The Kelsey Team

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Join SpongeBob and all his friends at Bikini Bottom when Playful Theatre Productions presents “The SpongeBob Musical,” Sept. 19-28 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus.