The ‘Wicked’ star played the titular sea sponge in the musical’s world premiere in Chicago and on Broadway
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Ethan Slater’s Breakout Role as Broadway’s SpongeBob Started with Casting Director Saying ‘I Think You’re the Right Shape’
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