SpongeBob The Musical

SpongeBob: The Musical first opened on Broadway in 2017 to critical acclaim winning twelve Tony Awards so when the chance came for us to stage it here in Tauranga, it was a no brainer.

The show follows the main character, SpongeBob - played by Aadit Tandon (Yr 9) - and his friends in the fantastical underworld town of Bikini Bottom. Alongside his friend Patrick, played by one of our Head Boys, Peter Colonna, and Sandy Cheeks (played by Dani Brewerton in Yr 12), the musical tells a story of friendship, standing up for yourself, and the importance of embracing your individuality.

With a cast of over forty students, this is going to be one of the biggest productions Ōtūmoetai College has undertaken. During Term 1, students have attended rehearsals up to four times a week with a massive rehearsal week in Week 9 to be ready to hit the Baycourt Stage from May 23rd this year.

There are many people working behind the scenes - both staff members, volunteer students, and community members - to bring this colourful and energetic show to life. Special mention needs to go to our production secretary Leigh Johnston, the designer of our incredible set, Ben Hambling, Mandy Rowe who is overseeing the enormous amount of props this show has, and Helen O’Connor who is our Head of Wardrobe. Director Dave Wilson has worked tirelessly alongside our choreographer, Jane Harnett, vocal director Mel Nicholson, and our resident musical genius and band director, Matt Bodman, to make sure that when people come and see this show, it will be “the best day ever!”

Performance Dates: Tuesday 23rd May through to Saturday 27th May