Eric Idle News

Howard Panter (Mr West End himself) for The Ambassador Theatre Group presents Monty Python’s Spamalot, a new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, directed by Christopher Luscombe. Galloping into the West End for a truly bespoke season at the Harold Pinter Theatre (long pause) Tuesday 24 July – Sunday 9 September 2012 (press night Tuesday 31 July). Tickets on sale now. (more...)

Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer and Steven Glaudini, Artistic Director of Musical Theatre West, have announced that Davis Gaines (LAÂ’s Phantom of the Opera) will star in the upcoming MTW production of MONTY PYTHONÂ’S SPAMALOT. (more...)

South Coast Repertory has announced its summer shows May 2012 – August 2012, including August Wilson's Jitney, Snow Angel by David Lindsay-Abaire and more. See details below. (more...)

The family hit musical production "Seussical: The Musical" will continue the season for Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre (Theatre FMPAT) in their new space at the MCL Grand Black Box Theater - May 2-6, 2012, as part of their 20th season. (more...)

Christopher Sieber is currently playing the role of Albin/Zaza in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on tour. Christopher's career has been unique and diverse. He has been on TV and Broadway and brings his own life's experiences to the role of Albin/Zaza. Christopher was also priviledged to play the role of Georges on Broadway. He is the only actor who has ever played both lead roles in LA CAGE. He shared his experiences and lessons he has learned over the years as a performer and details of his current role as Albin/Zaza. (more...)

Hodges and Hodges recommend that you go see CAMELOT in San Francisco. Oh, wait. No, that's not quite right. Sorry about that. Blimey! It's actually Monty Python's SPAMALOT at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre, playing now through April 22nd. (more...)

A wild and wacky acting troupe will be making their way to the City by the Bay and they'll be holding court at the Orpheum Theatre April 10-22nd. San Francisco audience members will be playing host to Monty Python's SPAMALOT! (more...)

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall’s 2012-2013 Broadway Season includes nine Broadway shows, and seven Broadway “Specials.” (more...)

Martin Scorsese's GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD, which premiered on HBO last October, makes its home video debut in North America. Universal Music Enterprises is pleased to announce that it will be releasing the film on May 1, 2012. (more...)

The Hollywood Arts CouncilÂ’s 26th Annual Charlie Awards will take place at The Blossom Room in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel at noon on Thursday, March 29, 2012. This year's honorees will include James Burrows, Cirque du Soleil, Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles, The Ricard Montalban Theatre, Hollywood Center Studios and Eric Garcetti. (more...)

The Seacoast Repertory Theatre today officially announced its 2012 season. After last year's breakthrough season with new works, regional and world premiers, and Broadway smash hits, this year the theatre is set to bring an even stronger season to the Seacoast. (more...)

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, returns Washington, D.C., for a one-week only engagement through March 18 at the Warner Theatre. (more...)

Today in 2005, Spamalot opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 1575 performances. Monty Python's Spamalot is a musical comedy "lovingly ripped off from" the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Like the film, it is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian Legend, but it differs from the film in many ways, especially in its parodies of Broadway theatre. Eric Idle, a member of the Monty Python team, wrote the musical's book and lyrics and collaborated with John Du Prez on most of the music. The original 2005 Broadway production, directed by Mike Nichols, won three Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical of the 2004-2005 season and received 14 Tony Award nominations. (more...)

Rainbow Releasing announced the theatrical return of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, fully re-mastered in high definition for Big Screen viewing and introducing the new, never-before-seen, 12-minute short feature “Terry Gilliam’s Lost Animations.” (more...)

Singing knights, flying cows and a killer rabbit are just a few things you can expect from Spamalot, the Tony Award winning musical that has landed in DC at the Warner Theatre. Silliness abounds in this show, which is based on the 1975 movie, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” (more...)

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will return Washington, D.C., for a one-week only engagement March 13 through 18 at the Warner Theatre. (more...)

Monty Python's SPAMALOT will play The Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, WV on March 8th, 2012. (more...)

Musical Theatre West announces that it will close its 59th consecutive season with the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, MONTY PYTHONÂ’S SPAMALOT. MONTY PYTHONÂ’S SPAMALOT will preview on June 29, have a June 30 opening night and will run an additional 12 performances through July 15, 2012. It will be performed with the original Broadway sets and costumes and as with all Musical Theatre West productions, each show is created from the ground up at its rehearsal studios in Long Beach using a blend of both professional actors from Broadway, Hollywood and national tours, as well as the best in local talent. (more...)

Broadway/L.A. is pleased to announce that Monty PythonÂ’s SPAMALOT, The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, will return to Los Angeles, playing a strictly limited one week engagement through March 4, 2012 at the Pantages Theatre. (more...)

The Hollywood Arts Council will present the 26th Annual Charlie Awards Luncheon on Thursday, March 29, 2012 starting at 11:30 a.m. in The Blossom Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel; 7000 Hollywood Boulevard (at Orange Street); Hollywood, CA 90028. (more...)