LIHUE — The Hawaii Children’s Theatre, or HCT, announced the production of “The SpongeBob Musical,” which opens on Sunday and runs through Nov. 30 at Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.
“This year’s performance schedule includes some exciting changes,” said Allegra Gaines, the HCT executive director. “Our opening show on Sunday is a special matinees performance that doubles as our annual Food Bank Benefit Show.”
The Nov. 17 performance, which starts at 3 p.m. at the convention hall, offers discounted tickets for just $8 each with a donation of nonperishable food or cash to support the Kauai food banks.
“HCT’s commitment to the community continues with this yearly tradition,” said Gaines in the announcement. “The special pricing allows theatergoers to enjoy a spectacular show while giving back to those in need.”
Gaines said the production of “The SpongeBob Musical,” an all-singing, all-dancing and dynamic stage show, promises to be an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.
“With colorful sets, dazzling performances and a storyline that is both heartwarming and hilarious, this is a show that will entertain the entire family,” Gaines said.
The show’s musical numbers were written by a variety of artists, including John Legend, Aerosmith, Sara Bereilles, Cyndi Lauper and more.
The regular show times for “The SpongeBob Musical” are on 7 p.m., Nov. 22; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 23; 3 p.m. on Nov. 24; 7 p.m. on Nov. 29, and 3 p.m. on Nov. 30. All performances will be at Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.
To add excitement to this year’s run, HCT will be hosting a sweepstakes throughout the entire run of “The SpongeBob Musical.”
Ticket sales are available now at www.hctkauaio.org. Tickets from any of the cast are $12 or $15 if gotten online. Tickets at the door are $20. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free.
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Dennis Fujimoto, staff writer and photographer, can be reached at 808-245-0453 or dfujimoto@thegardenisland.com.
