Broadway World Features Theatre Program’s Upcoming SpongeBob Musical
The theatre-focused publication Broadway World recently covered Cypress College’s upcoming spring musical. In the article, the author notes the creative team and cast behind the 2026 season opening performance of the SpongeBob Musical for the Theatre Program, which begins its run on March 13.
The article highlights the creative team made up of Daniel Nakawatase as director, Sonya Randall as choreographer, and Bradley Hampton as musical director. Allison Mamann serves as stage manager, with Daniel Miller as set designer, Becky Ogden as Costume Designer, Heather Harless as lighting designer, Ray Gibson as sound designer, Austin Allen as projection designer, and Sam Lehotai as prop designer.
The cast noted by the author includes Jeffrey Jones as SpongeBob, Kaila Ganzon as Sandy, Kevin Mesavesa as Squidward, Ryan Lee as Mr. Krabs, Eliseo Payan as Patrick, and Devon Addiego as Plankton. Emma Parker appears as Karen and ensemble, Vanessa Leal as Pearl and ensemble, Aaron Espinosa as Patchy, Ali Valenzuela as the Mayor, Thomas Eun Kim as Perch, Mya Cannon as Mrs. Puff, Michael Akhetuamen as Larry the Lobster, and Eric Lazaro as Old Man Jenkins.
See the SpongeBob Musical at the Cypress College Theater during the dates below.
- Friday, March 13, 2026, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14, 2026, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, March 15, 2026, 4 p.m.
- Friday, March 20, 2026, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, March 22, 2026, 4 p.m. (ASL Interpreted Show)