Sponge Bob Squarepants is the number one rated children’s show in America. The successful cartoon actually took a while to take off but now is watched and loved by kids, adults and college students. The man behind the voice of the famous yellow cartoon is Tom Kenny.

Tom began as a standup comedian. He really enjoyed standup during the late 80’s and early 90’s but didn’t put the work into it like other comedians and looked for something new. Tom did other work in entertainment in 1996 tom and his wife played the couple in a Smashing Pumpkins music video “Tonight Tonight”. Tom has done other voicing including many on Roco’s Modern Life!

To ring in the new-year with Tom head down to the Mall of America he will be performing with his band the HI-SEAS. Everyone can enjoy favorite Sponge Bob tracks from the show including “Best Day Ever” and the shows theme song. Other activities include a 10p.m. family count down, Bubble dance party, Nick-aroke, free air brush tattoos, character appearances and rides! The party starts at 6p.m. and goes until midnight in the Nickelodeon Universe located in the Mall of America. For VIP tickets and details click here.