WOOD RIVER – Bikini Bottom is doomed! And only one special sponge can save it. “The SpongeBob Musical” opens Thursday at East Alton-Wood River High School and tells the story of SpongeBob ...

Grace McLagan as Squidward, dances during a rehearsal for the East Alton-Wood River High School production of “The SpongeBob Musical,” with performances at 7 p.m. May 1-3 and a 2 p.m. May 4.