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Saturday, March 19, 2022
Nickelodeon to Premiere New Episodes of Rugrats, The Loud House, ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks and The Patrick Star Show on March 25
Get set for brand new episodes of The Patrick Star Show, Rugrats, The Loud House, and ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks, premiering March 25, 2022, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promos below!
7:00 p.m. - The Patrick Star Show - Survivoring: Cecil takes his kids camping, but Squidina wants the drama of reality TV. (#109B)
7:30 p.m. - Rugrats (Reboot Series) - March for Peas: When Grandpa's hurt back keeps him from his favorite event, Tommy enlists his friends to create the event at home. (#106A)
8:00 p.m. - The Loud House - Musical Chairs/The Taunting Hour: Lincoln convinces his teacher, Mr. Bolhofner, to join the Doo-Dads in order to get a better seat in class. / After Lincoln tries to help Lynn get over a heckler at her soccer game, the Louds realize they all have critics. (#605)
8:30 p.m. - ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks - The Return of Thornbergaupht/Squashed: Simon’s interactive video game is about to take off, until Jeanette reprograms the game’s villain. / When Alvin dreams of joining a private club, he volunteers Dave to play squash, even though Dave doesn’t play. (#510)
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Originally published: March 19, 2022.
Friday Night Nicktoons!
Back on Stage: West Warwick High School Players Present 'The SpongeBob Musical,' Dedicate Show to Student Who Passed Away
WEST WARWICK, Ri. — In their first live musical in more than two years, the West Warwick High School Players show that when faced with a crisis, a little optimism can go a long way.
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| The West Warwick High School Players, pictured above during a dress rehearsal Tuesday, will present "The SpongeBob Musical" this weekend. The show opens tonight in the West Warwick High School auditorium, with performances through Sunday. |
The SpongeBob Musical, an award-winning Broadway show based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, opened March 17 in the West Warwick High School auditorium.
“I grew up with SpongeBob, my brother loves SpongeBob, my family loves it,” Markus D’Ambra, a senior who plays the lovable title character, told The Kent County Daily Times. “Once I heard we were going to do it, it was perfect — I was very psyched to hear that.”
The television show, which first aired on Nickelodeon in 1999, is a “goofy, fun comedy,” senior Ethan Brittsan said, likening it to a “modern version of Looney Tunes.” SpongeBob SquarePants, a yellow sponge who lives underwater inside a pineapple with his pet snail Gary, has nothing but love for his friends and neighbors, Brittsan said.
The larger-than-life musical — which features original music by artists like Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles and The Flaming Lips, among many others — begins as an enthusiastic SpongeBob leads the residents of Bikini Bottom in an energetic opening number.
Things soon start to seem fishy, however, as tremors rip through the undersea town; a news anchor announces that a volcano is threatening to erupt, and the mayor declares that all citizens must “report home and remain indoors” while the situation is evaluated.
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| Sarah Petrangelo, a senior at West Warwick High School who plays Sandy Cheeks in the Players' production of "The SpongeBob Musical," rehearses a number Tuesday. |
As the first on-stage production that the West Warwick High School Players have been able to perform since January of 2020 — just before the coronavirus pandemic forced the world into lockdown — the storyline is one that will undoubtedly feel familiar to members of the audience.
“It definitely relates back to COVID and what we’ve been experiencing in the world,” senior Sarah Petrangelo said. “Everyone can relate to it.”
Bikini Bottom’s residents don’t have much time to react, D’Ambra said, and hope seems all but lost. But SpongeBob and his pals Sandy Cheeks, played by Petrangelo, and Patrick Star, played by Brittsan, are determined to address the looming threat.
“They want to be the ones to stop it and save the town, instead of giving up,” D’Ambra said. “Even when others are saying, ‘no, it’s not going to work,’ they still get up to do something.”
While the story aligns with what’s been going on globally, Richard Marchetti, who directs the show alongside Rikki Spelman, said the production was chosen largely because it seemed like a show that would attract a large audience following such a long hiatus.
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| From left: seniors Ethan Brittsan, as Patrick, and Markus D'Ambra, as SpongeBob, rehearse for "The SpongeBob Musical," opening tonight at West Warwick High School. |
“We wanted something fun, lighthearted,” said Marchetti, music coordinator at West Warwick Public Schools. “We just wanted something that would draw people in, make people happy, lift people up, because it’s a story about a character that keeps saying, ‘when the going gets tough, the tough get going.’”
The show can be enjoyed by audience members of any age, Petrangelo added. It’s goofy, Brittsan said, but not too goofy — and in it, he said, the cast has made a strong effort “to get a message across.”
“I think the moral of the story is to be nice to each other, and just to work as a team,” Petrangelo said. “With everything that’s happening in the world right now, we all should come together.”
For members of the West Warwick High School community, in particular, that message is especially meaningful right now.
The production is dedicated to Matthew Dennison, the West Warwick High School senior who died last week from injuries sustained in February when the car he was in was struck by an alleged drunk driver.
“We’re going to do it all for him, and do the best we can for him, because he’s not here to see it,” D’Ambra said of his late classmate. “It’s hard.”
The show highlights the importance of uniting as a community to overcome adversity, Petrangelo pointed out.
“I think that’s really what we’re going through right now with Matt — he was so loved in this community, and what I think we need to do at this time is come together,” she said. “It was important for us to dedicate the show to him, and to his family, and to support each other during this time.”
The cast of 31 students has been working since October on the musical, originally scheduled to run in January but postponed to March due to high COVID-19 case numbers.
And based on their enthusiasm during a dress rehearsal Tuesday night, it will have been worth the wait.
The West Warwick High School auditorium has been transformed into Bikini Bottom, with fishing nets and lobster traps decorating the stage, as above it float flower clouds that anyone who’s seen the SpongeBob cartoon will recognize. Pool noodles are tied together to resemble reefs; coral-covered oil barrels are tucked to the side.
The set was built by Ken Townsend, technical director and director of property services for the West Warwick school district. There’s a homey-looking pineapple — that’s where SpongeBob lives — a moai head, home to Squidward Tentacles, and a rock topped with a weathervane, beneath which Patrick resides.
In his portrayal of Patrick, a dimwitted starfish, Brittsan said he hopes to convey that one doesn’t need to be the smartest fish in the sea to contribute in a meaningful way.
For D’Ambra, who already knew the character well when he was cast as SpongeBob, the goal has been to do justice to the happy-go-lucky, fun-loving sponge.
Petrangelo, meanwhile, has enjoyed bringing life to Sandy, a squirrel who works as a scientist and lives beneath the sea in a “treedome,” donning a diving suit every time she ventures out of her oxygenated bubble. In honing her character, Petrangelo said the most difficult part to perfect has been Sandy’s Texas drawl.
Petrangelo, who’s been acting with the Players since she was at Deering Middle School, added that she feels “very fortunate” that she gets to return to the stage one more time before graduating.
D’Ambra and Brittsan shared similar sentiments.
“I can’t tell you what a thrill it is to be back here,” said Brittsan, who’s been a member of the Players since entering high school. “We all put a lot of great effort into making these musicals, because a lot of us here are very committed to music. It just feels sort of like a family.”
D’Ambra, whose career with the Players began in middle school, credits the musical theater program with keeping him excited about school all these years.
“I’m just so thankful for this group,” D’Ambra said. “We’ve all been through a lot, and we’ve come together as a family.”
Just as the Players have helped each other through the difficult times, D’Ambra added, he hopes their rendition of “The SpongeBob Musical” will help audience members see the brighter side of things.
“It’s been a hard few years for a lot of people,” he said. “I think this is going to cheer a lot of people up and put a smile on people’s faces. It’s just a fun show.”
The SpongeBob Musical runs in the West Warwick High School auditorium March 17, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m., and March 19 and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are limited — seats are being sold at 55 percent of capacity — and can be purchased by visiting www.wwhsplayers.weebly.com.
Originally published: March 19, 2022.
Kel Mitchell and Lori Beth Denberg Muse Over Possible Gritty Reboot of 'Good Burger' at 90s Con
Kel Mitchell knows that reboots are hot right now and is wondering what that means for Good Burger.
ABC Audio caught up with the comedian recently at 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut, and discussed a modern remake of the beloved 1997 Nickelodeon Movies film, which is based on a classic All That sketch. If Mitchell had it his way, he’d want a darker re-imagining.
Citing the grittier versions of Fresh Prince of Bel Air and the Archie comics, he remarked, “A darker version of Good Burger will be very interesting. I would love to see that.” He took note of the Fresh Prince reboot, Bel-Air, commenting, “That was really, really, really deep. They showed a dramatic side. So a dramatic side of Good Burger would be funny.”
Mitchell flirted with the possibility of bringing on horror master Jordan Peele to put a twisted spin on the Nickelodeon film, saying, “That would be great! A Jordan Peele Good Burger? I love it.”
The 43-year-old actor said he and his co-star Kenan Thompson “always talked about” doing a reboot, but admitted that they don’t have any say whether or not a dark version of the comedy will ever come to be. “It’s in the fans hands,” he explained. “Hit up Paramount!…Let them know.”
Lori Beth Denberg, another Good Burger alum, agreed that a reboot is overdue, and proposed a project focusing on the son of Mitchell’s character, Ed.
When asked about the idea of the show taking a more sinister route, Denberg mused over the possibility of her character, Connie, being not-so-nice. “If it’s very dark, maybe I’d be mysterious and in the shadows, but you’d still know it’s me because of my crazy voice,” she posed. “Maybe I murdered someone. Or maybe I didn’t! We’ll have to see.”
Brian Robbins, President and CEO of Nickelodeon and Chief Content Officer, kids and family for Paramount Global recently revealed that he would like to see an animated Good Burger series.
There’s actually a Good Burger sequel in the form of a book called Good Burger 2 Go, where somebody forgets their change and Ed follows them across the country to get it back to them.
Good Burger is now available on Blu-ray. All That is available to stream on Paramount+. Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.
Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS have been busy the last couple of years bringing back legacy properties for audiences of all ages, including Rugrats and iCarly for Paramount+. Thompson also hosted Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021 tentpole event last year.
Kel's new book, Blessed Mode is out now. Lori Beth is reuniting with another of her All That co-stars, Danny Tamberelli (The Adventures of Pete & Pete) for a new digital series, The Tonopah Five.
Originally published: March 19, 2022.
Original source: Jam Broadcasting.
Richland High School Actors Present 'The SpongeBob Musical'
RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL ACTORS PRESENT:
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
IN ADDITION TO DATES ABOVE: MARCH 17 - 7 PM *EXCLUSIVE K-8 & FAMILY PREVIEW*
TICKET SALES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 AT 12 NOON!
FREE GOLD CARD MEMBERS ONLY SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON ON SUNDAY AT 12:30 PRIOR TO THE 2 PM SHOW!
Johnstown, PA --
Are you a Gold Card Member? Richland Township Residing Senior Citizens (62+) receive free tickets to Richland sponsored events including our High School Play, Junior Musical, and Senior High Musical. Send a message on RHS' Contact form or leave them a message at 814-269-0300. They will return your call to fulfill your order by the next business day.
Friday, March 18, 2022 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022 2:00 PM
This show is appropriate for all ages and similar to a G rated movie. The running time is approximately 2 hours + 15 minute Intermission.
Adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series! SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage.
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.
And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton / Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
DETAILS
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.
HISTORY
Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the number one kids’ animated series on TV for the last 17 years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is the most widely distributed property in Viacom International Media Networks history, seen in more than 170 countries, translated in 30+ languages, and averaging more than 140 million total viewers every quarter.
SpongeBob SquarePants is created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurably optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends. The Broadway production of The SpongeBob Musical earned its place on 2017’s “Best of Broadway” lists including Broadway.com, BuzzFeed, The Chicago Tribune, The Daily Beast, Deadline, ET Online, Forbes, Time Out New York and Variety. The SpongeBob Musical was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle and earned 12 Tony Award nominations – the most nominated musical of the 2017-2018 theatre season – winning for Best Scenic Design of a Musical (David Zinn).
The SpongeBob Musical is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord.
Stream SpongeBob SquarePants on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.
Originally published: March 19, 2022.
H/T: WTAJ.
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