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.
Tickets are available online now at www.telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200
or 800-432-7250.
Directed by Mike Nichols, who won his eighth Tony Award for
his direction of the new musical, Monty
Python's Spamalot has a book by Eric Idle, "lovingly ripped-off"
from the screenplay of the Pythons' best- loved film, Monty Python and the Holy
Grail by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and
Michael Palin. The music is by Eric
Idle and John DuPrez. Other members of
the SPAMALOT creative team include Casey Nicholaw (choreography), multiple
Olivier Award-winners Tim Hatley (sets and costumes) and Hugh Vanstone
(lighting) and Acme Sound Partners.
Clay Aiken has sold more than 6 million albums; co-authored
a best-selling book; and, played six sold-out concert tours. He won second-place in the second season of the hit FOX series "American Idol."
Winning more awards than any other show in the 2005 Broadway
Season, including the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best
Cast Recording, Spamalot has set box
office records since opening on Broadway to critical acclaim in March, 2005 at
the flagship Shubert Theatre.
Monty Python's Spamalot
celebrates one year in London's West End at the Palace Theatre this week. Monty
Python's Spamalot is also on National Tour around the US and is
playing at Wynn Las Vegas. An Australian
production will open in November in Melbourne.
Monty Python's Spamalot
is produced by Boyett Ostar Productions, The Shubert Organization, Arielle
Tepper, Stephanie McClelland/Lawrence Horowitz, Elan V. McAllister/Allan S.
Gordon, Independent Presenters Network, Roy Furman, GRS Associates, Jam
Theatricals, TGA Entertainment and Live Nation.
Photo of Clay Aiken from ClayOnline.com
