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Monty Python's Spamalot 2005 - Articles Page 3

Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 9+
Opened: March 17, 2005
Closing: January 11, 2009

Monty Python's Spamalot - 2005 Broadway History , Info & More

Winner of the 2005 Tony, Outer Critics and Drama Desk Awards for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is Broadway's most hilarious hit comedy. The record breaking show, written by Eric Idle and John Du Prez and directed by Tony winner Mike Nichols, tells the legendary tale of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Spamalot features a chorus line of legless knights, men in tights (with killer legs), killer rabbits and sexy dancing divas.


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Photo Preview: Clay Aiken in 'Spamalot'
by BWW - January 16, 2008


Recording-artist and 'American Idol' runner-up, Clay Aiken will make his Broadway debut as Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot on Friday, January 18 through May 4, 2008 at the Shubert Theatre

Ten Swedish Finalists Announced for West End Lady of the Lake
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2007


The ten Ladies of the Lake selected by Swedish television reality show 'West End Star' were revealed this weekend on Sweden's TV3. The finalists - selected by a panel of experts from almost a thousand hopefuls who attended auditions across Sweden - will now battle it out in a series of live studio shows to claim the holy grail of prizes: the role of the Lady of the Lake in the West End production of Monty Python's Spamalot.

Brad Oscar Joins 'Spamalot' as Sir Bedevere, Dec.18
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2007


Monty Python's Spamalot will welcome Tony nominee Brad Oscar into the role of Sir Bedevere Tuesday, December 18 at the Shubert Theatre

'Spamalot' Begins Washington DC Tour Engagement Dec.11
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2007


Monty Python's Spamalot continues making history across the United States, as the National Tour begins performances tonight, Tuesday, December 11 in Washington, DC at The National Theatre.

Photo Coverage: 'Spamalot' Gallops Back on Broadway
by Ben Strothmann - November 30, 2007


Monty Python's Spamalot resumed performances on Broadway last night Thursday November 29. To celebrate, the rambunctious cast held a crazy coconut chorus in Shubert Alley!

'Spamalot' Looks on the Bright Side of Life Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2007


Monty Python's Spamalot will resume performances on Broadway tonight Thursday November 29. The Tony Award winning new musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, plays at Broadway's Shubert Theatre

Clay Aiken is Sir Robin in 'Spamalot' Jan.18 - May 4, 2008
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2007


Clay Aiken, who became a music superstar following his success on the 'American Idol' television series, will join the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, making his Broadway debut in the role of Sir Robin, at the Shubert Theatre, New York, from January 18 to May 4, 2008.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide Acquires Rights for 'Spamalot'
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2007


Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) announced the company's acquisition of professional, stock and amateur rights for the 2005 Tony Award winning Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot.

'Spamalot' Will Swap Broadway & West End Ladies of the Lake
by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2007


In January 2008, multi-Tony Award and Oliver nominated leading lady Marin Mazzie who currently plays 'The Lady of the Lake' on Broadway will join the London cast, swapping roles with Hannah Waddingham who flies to New York to make her debut on the Great White Way.

West End 'Spamalot' Celebrates 1st Anniversary on Oct.17
by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2007


On 17 October 2007, Monty Python's Spamalot will celebrate a year in London's West End at the Palace Theatre where it is currently booking until March 1, 2008.

Las Vegas 'Spamalot' Offers V.I.P.P. Package
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2007


Monty Python's Spamalot at Wynn Las Vegas will reveal 'Secrets of the Grail' with the launch of the Very Important Person Package (V.I.P.P.) on August 31.

'On Stage' Features 'Spamalot' Celebration This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2007


Tune in to NY 1's 'On Stage' this weekend (August 11-13) to see the 1,000th performance celebratory activities for Monty Python's Spamalot.

Spamalot Offers Free Ice Cream and Raffle, August 9
by BWW News Desk - August 6, 2007


The Tony Award-winning musical Monty Python's Spamalot will celebrate 1000 performances on Broadway by giving away ice cream and raffling $1,000

London Spamalot Extends Booking through Aug. 8
by BWW News Desk - August 2, 2007


On Wednesday, 8 August 200,000 new tickets will go on sale for the London production of the award-winning and record-breaking hit West End musical Monty Python's Spamalot taking bookings at the Palace Theatre through until 1 March 2008.

Photo Flash: Davison and Ward in London 'Spamalot'
by BWW - July 27, 2007


Award-winning TV stars Peter Davison and Bill Ward joined the London cast of Monty Python's Spamalot at the Palace Theatre on July 23, 2007

Dr. Who Star Davison and Ward Join London Spamalot 7/23
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2007


Award-winning TV stars Peter Davison and Bill Ward will join the London cast of Monty Python's Spamalot at the Palace Theatre from July 23, 2007.

Kids Pay Their Age to See London 'Spamalot'
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2007


To coincide with the start of the school holidays, the West End hit musical Monty Python's Spamalot is moving its midweek matinee from Tuesday at 3pm to Friday 5.15pm and has introduced a novel ticket pricing policy for kids and young audiences at this new family friendly performance.

TV Stars Ward and Davison to Join London's Spamalot
by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2007


Award-winning TV stars Peter Davison and Bill Ward will join the London cast of Monty Python's Spamalot at the Palace Theatre from July 23

Spamalot Featured as a 'Jeopardy!' Clue, July 3
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2007


Spamalot will be featured in a clue on the Tuesday, July 3 edition of 'Jeopardy!'

Christopher Sieber Returns to Spamalot, May 1
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2007


Christopher Sieber, who originated the role of the vainglorious but stunningly coiffed Sir Galahad in the Tony Award winning Best Musical Monty Python's Spamalot, dons his boots and tunic as he returns to the Broadway production at the Shubert Theatre, tomorrow night Tuesday May 1

Photo Flash: UK Spamalot Breaks Coconut Orchestra Record
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2007


To coincide with St George's Day, Monday 23 April 2007, the London cast of Monty Python's Spamalot, along with Python's Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam and 5,567 members of the public, set a new record for the world's largest coconut orchestra.

Jones and Gilliam to Attempt Largest Coconut Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2007


Pythons Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam will join cast members from the hit musical Monty Python's Spamalot to lead the general public in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Coconut Orchestra.

London Spamalot Aims to Break Coconut Orchestra Record
by BWW News Desk - April 3, 2007


Cast members from the hit musical Monty Python's Spamalot will celebrate St. George's Day on Monday, April 23, by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Coconut Orchestra.

Monty Python's Spamalot History

Other Productions of Monty Python's Spamalot

2005   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2006   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2006   West End London Production
West End
2007   Las Vegas Las Vegas Production
Las Vegas
2010   US Tour National Tour [Phoenix Entertainment]
US Tour
2012   West End
West End
West End West End Revival Production
West End
2015   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Production
Los Angeles
2023   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

Monty Python's Spamalot - 2005 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2005 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Mike Nichols
2005 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Musical Sara Ramirez
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Tim Hatley
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Eric Idle
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Musical Monty Python’s Spamalot
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Tim Curry
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Casey Nicholaw
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Tim Hatley
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Mike Nichols
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Sara Ramirez
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Hugh Vanstone
2005 Theatre World Awards Performance Hank Azaria
2005 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Eric Idle
2005 Tony Awards Best Choreography Casey Nicholaw
2005 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Tim Hatley
2005 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Mike Nichols
2005 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Hugh Vanstone
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Arielle Tepper
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Boyett Ostar Productions
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical TGA Entertainment
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical The Shubert Organization
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Stephanie McClelland
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Lawrence Horowitz
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Elan V. McAllister
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Allan S. Gordon
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Independent Presenters Network
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Roy Furman
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical GRS Associates
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Jam Theatricals
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Clear Channel Entertainment
2005 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Larry Hochman
2005 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Du Prez
2005 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Eric Idle
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Christopher Sieber
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Michael McGrath
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tim Curry
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Hank Azaria
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Sara Ramirez
2005 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Tim Hatley

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