Parker Middle School Students Dive into the Spotlight in The SpongeBob Musical
Posted on 02/13/2026
02/13/2026 - Parker Middle School will present “The SpongeBob Musical” next month, bringing the world of Bikini Bottom to the stage of the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center. The musical will run March 12-14, with evening shows at 6:30 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at ParkerMiddleSchool.Ludus.com or at the door. All tickets are $15.
“The SpongeBob Musical” follows SpongeBob SquarePants (Gavin Buchanan) and his friends in Bikini Bottom as their undersea home faces destruction from an erupting volcano. With time running out, SpongeBob is joined by Patrick (Keenan Spitler), Sandy Cheeks (Stella Stepp), Squidward (Matthew Hutchison), and the rest of the community to find a way to save their town. Along the journey, unlikely heroes emerge, and the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover the power of friendship, courage, and teamwork.
“'The SpongeBob Musical' is a vibrant, family-friendly production filled with joy, laughter, and memorable music, making it an engaging experience for audiences of all ages,” said Kelli Falls, Parker Middle School vocal music instructor and musical director. “Since November, the cast has been diligently developing their characters and refining their vocal and choreography skills. 'The SpongeBob Musical' highlights the exceptional talent, dedication, and hard work of the students involved in the production. This promises to be one of our strongest and best performances to date, and we look forward to sharing it with our community!”
The Howell High School Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center is located at 1200 W. Grand River, Howell, MI.