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 SMC Main Campus, 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 smc.edu/tickets 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 smc.edu/transportation. All performances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Edited by SMDP Staff
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 8, 2026. Read the original PDF.