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# SMC to Stage 'The SpongeBob Musical' for Young Audiences July 17-26
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/smc-to-stage-the-spongebob-musical-for-young-audiences-july-17-26/
- Published: 2026-07-08T19:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-08T19:00:00.000Z
- Author: Maaz Alin
- Tags: Entertainment, Santa Monica College

The Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Department will perform "The SpongeBob Musical: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition" July 17-26 on the Theatre Arts Main Stage at the[ ](https://www.smc.edu/about/campuses/documents/smc-main-campus.pdf?ref=smdp.com)[SMC Main Campus](https://www.smc.edu/about/campuses/documents/smc-main-campus.pdf?ref=smdp.com), 1900 Pico Blvd.

Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17 and July 24, and Saturday, July 18 and July 25, with 1 p.m. matinees on Sunday, July 19 and July 26.

In the story, a crisis hits Bikini Bottom and SpongeBob and his friends set out on an unexpected adventure that proves even the smallest sponge can make a big difference. The show features songs by artists including David Bowie, Sara Bareilles and Cyndi Lauper, and celebrates friendship, optimism and community. With a book by Kyle Jarrow and based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, the SMC production is directed by Perviz Sawoski, with music direction by John Sawoski.

Advance tickets range from $25 to $28, or $18 for SMC students and staff, plus a modest service charge. They can be purchased online at[ ](http://smc.edu/tickets?ref=smdp.com)[smc.edu/tickets](http://smc.edu/tickets?ref=smdp.com) or by calling 310-434-4165 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets purchased on performance weekends at the Events Box Office at the Theatre Arts building are $3 higher.

Parking is free; information on parking, transportation and directions is available at[ ](http://smc.edu/transportation?ref=smdp.com)[smc.edu/transportation](http://smc.edu/transportation?ref=smdp.com). All performances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Edited by SMDP Staff