Eric Idle News
Date Of Birth:
March 29, 1943 (70)
Birth Place:
South Shields, Durham, ENGLAND
Gender:
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BWW Reviews: The Muny Opens Season with Funny Production of SPAMALOT
by Chris Gibson - Jun 19, 2013
Torrential rains beforehand, a late start, and even technical issues couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the cast SPAMALOT, which is currently playing The Muny. I brought my young son along to the show since he'd enjoyed the movie, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, that it's based on, and I'm happy to report that he laughed at the silliness on display repeatedly. I myself have issues with this hodgepodge of scenes cobbled from the cult film, and in fact, it is the additional elements that book writer and Python member Eric Idle included, along with a couple of fresh songs he's written with frequent collaborator John Du Prez, that really stand out to me in this parody/homage. One thing's for sure, a game cast led by John O'Hurley delivered a hilarious presentation under less than ideal conditions this past Monday at the Muny. (more...)
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Monty Python's SPAMALOT to Take to the Woodlawn Stage, 8/2-9/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013
A fitting follow up to the silliness that is The Producers, the historic Woodlawn Theatre will stage the silliness that is Monty Python's Spamalot beginning in August on the main stage. Join the Woodlawn as it heads out on a quest (God be praised, we have a quest!) for the Holy Grail. (God, the almighty and all-knowing, has misplaced a cup?) Tickets go on sale July 2. (more...)
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Toad The Wet Sprocket & Don McClean Set for bergenPAC this Season; Tickets on Sale 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey is please to announce two amazing shows that you won't want to miss! Get ready for TOAD THE WET SPROCKET Friday, November 8, 2013, and musician DON McLEAN, Friday, January 24th at 8PM. Be sure to reserve your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com or at the box office at 201 227 1030 or visit the box office at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey! (more...)
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TriArts Sharon Playhouse to Present SPAMALOT, 6/26-7/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013
TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Alice Bemand Executive Director and John Simpkins Artistic Director, is pleased to announce the theater's 2013 Season Opener, the Tony Award-Winning Musical Monty Python's SPAMALOT, with performances June 26 through July 7. (more...)
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John O'Hurley-Led SPAMALOT Opens at the MUNY Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2013
The Muny presents John O'Hurley in the first show of its fantastic 95th Season, Monty Python's Spamalot, directed and choreographed by Denis Jones.The show opens tonight, June 17, and will run through June 23. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Meet Michelle Ragusa and John O'Hurley from The Muny's SPAMALOT!
by Stage Tube - Jun 14, 2013
Michelle Ragusa stars in The Muny's production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT as The Lady of the Lake, alongside John O'Hurley as King Arthur this summer. In these conversations with Muny Executive Producer, Mike Isaacson Michelle discusses Ragusa's hilarious and captivating character, and O'Hurley's comedic chops. Click below! (more...)
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THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: June 8-14
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 14, 2013
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: Broadway celebrates its biggest night, the Public brings back PENZANCE, CINDERELLA gets a cast album and so much more! (more...)
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Media Theatre to Hold SPAMALOT Auditions, 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013
Monty Python's 'Spamalot' musical is headed into a tree. No, not a tree--A theatre! The Media Theatre, actually. Yes, all of the creative minds at Delaware County's only professional music theatre are plotting and planning right now to bring you perhaps the funniest Broadway musical of all time. 'Spamalot' is just what it sounds like--a conglomeration of a parody of 'Camelot' (King Arthur's tale) and a live musical based on 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', the classic cinematic comic masterpiece. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Public Theater's Star-Studded PIRATES OF PENZANCE Gala Arrivals
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 12, 2013
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) last night presented its Gala performance of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The complete cast of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE featured Glenn Close as Ruth, Rocio Del Mar Valles as Isabel, Montego Glover as Kate, Jonathan Groff as Frederic, Eric Idle as The Sergeant, Kevin Kline as The Pirate King, Norm Lewis as Samuel, Anika Noni Rose as Mabel, Martin Short as Major-General Stanley, and Betsy Wolfe as Edith.
BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos from the sta-studded arrivals below! (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Glenn Close, Kevin Kline & More Take Bows in Public's PIRATES OF PENZANCE Gala
by Walter McBride - Jun 12, 2013
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) last night presented its Gala performance of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The complete cast of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE featured Glenn Close as Ruth, Rocio Del Mar Valles as Isabel, Montego Glover as Kate, Jonathan Groff as Frederic, Eric Idle as The Sergeant, Kevin Kline as The Pirate King, Norm Lewis as Samuel, Anika Noni Rose as Mabel, Martin Short as Major-General Stanley, and Betsy Wolfe as Edith.
BroadwayWorld wa sthere for the special event and you can check out photos from the curtain call below! (more...)
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The Public Postpones PIRATES OF PENZANCE Benefit Until Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that due to inclement weather, The Public Theater Gala performance of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE will now happen on the rain date, Tuesday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. A stand-by line for tomorrow's concert performance will start forming at 6:00 p.m. with any available tickets given out just prior to curtain. (more...)
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Shine and the Moonbeams to Release First Album, 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 05, 2013
NYC's Shine and the Moonbeams took the kindie world by storm in 2011 with a live performance at the annual Kindiefest conference and the release of a nationally acclaimed radio hit called 'High Five.' Since then, lead singer Shawana Kemp has taken her band and fans on a musical adventure, performing shows for enthusiastic crowds at NYC's Summerstage, Symphony Space and Carnegie Kids and recording a batch of original and hooky songs. The happy result is Shine and the Moonbeams, the band's first self-titled album release, available digitally and in hard copy on June 18, 2013 from CDBaby and other retailers. (more...)
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Young Audience Version of SEUSSICAL to Return to West End Nov. 30 - Jan. 5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 04, 2013
Sell A Door Theatre Company has just announced that SEUSSICAL (young audiences version) will once again perform for a limited season at the Arts Theatre from the 30th November 2013 - 5th January 2014. This version, specifically adapted for young audiences is presented in family-friendly matinees with a special early evening performance on Mondays. (more...)
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