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Broadway in Marion: The SpongeBob Musical puts fun and friendship in the spotlight

Tickets are now on sale for The SpongeBob Musical, an exciting modern show featuring the irresistible characters from one of television’s longest-running and most popular animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants.

This dynamic, silly, heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the power of teamwork features original songs by many popular artists including John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, Panic! At the Disco, They Might Be Giants, T.I., Lady A, and more. 

When the residents of Bikini Bottom discover their beloved home is in danger, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the undersea world. Of course, nothing is as straightforward or simple as it sounds! Come along for this magical and inspiring adventure with SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, and all of their friends (and villains too)!

Don't miss this Tony-nominated Broadway musical presented by CSA Theatre compANY on the main stage at the Walton Performing Arts Center May 8-10, 2026. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. May 10. 

The CSA Theatre compANY features performers from around the county who are participating in rigorous pre-professional training in acting and vocal technique, dance, theatrical design and production, and more. When you watch their performances, you may be hard-pressed to believe that the cast is made up entirely of students ages 10-18!

Tickets for the performances can be purchased at www.csa-marion.com/tickets or at Marion Community School of the Arts, 305 S. Adams Street, Marion, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Tickets will be available at the door beginning one hour before showtime. Ticket prices increase $2 at the door. Doors open for seating 30 minutes before showtime.

For more information, contact CSA at 765-662-6263 or [email protected].

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg. Book by Kyle Jarrow. Musical production conceived by Tina Landau. The SpongeBob Musical is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

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