SpongeBob's David Zinn Brings TheaterMania Into His Tony-Nominated Set

The Palace Theater is transformed into the underwater wonderland of Bikini Bottom.
When SpongeBob SquarePants came to town, the Palace Theatre was transformed into the imaginative, immersive wonderland known as Bikini Bottom. Audiences owe a lot of that experience to Tony-nominated scenic and costume designer David Zinn, who took TheaterMania on a walking tour of his mammoth set, complete with boom boxes, Rube Goldberg contraptions, baby pools, and a whole lot of SpongeBob merchandise. Here's your chance to go backstage and get an up-close view of his handiwork.

[@erinsmith302]

This set did the absolute MOST, it’s so rare that shows utilize all of the theatre to create atmosphere. This show is an amazing example of a set that transports you into the world onstage 👏

[@starcader9997]

Even if you don’t like the show, you have to admit the set is beautiful and amazing.

[@kylemorello4787]

Well, as sad as it is as that this show got won one award, at least they the amazingly creative set design got recognized!

[@lynmariegm]

This man is amazing.

[@TheRManProds]

BEST SET EVER!!!! Too Bad it only won 1 award! :(

[@TheParacosmicTraveler]

I wish I could have seen this live 😩 I love how fun and funky the set was in the recording I saw.

[@IWillBeHers]

It's like the underwater version of the junkyard set from CATS! Amazing!

[@DonovanShaw]

So creative! I am just blown away with the creativity... what i wouldn't give to see all this in person!!

[@genesisgabrielp.baculbas9133]

HAHAHAHAHA THE SET IS REALLY AMAZING TO LOOK AT! IT IS SO CREATIVE AND INTERESTING!

[@johnh519]

I have a sponge bob shovel that is also a water gun from about 11 years age

[@Psych0Doct]

Where are you guys going on tour

[@frostiiplayzz178]

Wait.....wha they have a musical for my boy sponge bob IS IT OVER??????

[@MBM1117727]

Sadly yes, but you can watch it all on youtube! Plus it's currently touring so it might come near you! :)

[@Psych0Doct]

Omg I saw spongebob socks me WAAAAANT

[@Musically_Holly]

Only 14 comments? Wow uwu