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Monty Python's Spamalot 2005 - Articles Page 5

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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Monty Python's Spamalot - 2005 - Broadway Articles Page 5

Curry to Open London Spamalot, Followed by Russell Beale
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2006


Tim Curry and Simon Russell Beale will once again play King Arthur in the London production of Spamalot

SPAMALOT Wins Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album
by BWW News Desk - February 8, 2006


Broadway's Tony Award wining Best Musical can now add another laurel to its many honors: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT won the Grammy Award today for Best Musical Show album. The Grammys take place tonight, Wed. Feb. 8 in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.

Spamalot National Tour Adds Houston Dates to Itinerary
by BWW News Desk - February 2, 2006


Spamalot's national tour will come to Houston from May 22nd through June 17th

Simon Russell Beale to Headline London Spamalot
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2006


Simon Russell Beale will once again play King Arthur in the London production of Spamalot

Model Sues Spamalot Producer over Billboard Picture
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2006


Carla Collins, a model and actress from Botswana, is sueing the producer of Spamalot for putting a sexy photo of her on one of the Shubert Theatre's billboards without her authorization

Lauren Kennedy Confirmed As Spamalot's New Lady Of The Lake
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2005


Lauren Kennedy will join the cast of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT as The Lady of the Lake on December 20, 2005. As announced previously, Simon Russell Beale will assume the role of King Arthur on the same date.

SPAMALOT Breaks Shubert House Record for 10th Time
by BWW News Desk - October 3, 2005


MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Broadway's Tony Awardâ winning Best Musical, had its best week ever breaking the house record at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) for the tenth time since opening in March.

Spamalot Breaks House Record 3rd Straight Week
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2005


MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical, has broken the house record at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) for the third consecutive week.

Spamalot's Idle on THEATER TALK Friday
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2005


This Friday at 12:30 AM on Thirteen, 'The Best of THEATER TALK' presents ERIC IDLE, librettist, lyricist and co-composer of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, in an encore of his definitive interview on this year's Tony Award-winner for Best Musical.

Spamalot Vegas Bound?
by BWW News Desk - July 6, 2005


The Las Vegas press reports the Wynn Las Vegas resort is close to signing a deal for the show.

Spamalot Again Breaks Shubert House Record
by BWW News Desk - July 5, 2005


The new musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, Winner of the 3 Major Theatrical Awards, including the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, has once again broken the house record at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway, with a net gross $989,524.08 for the 8-performance week ending July 3, 2005.

New Block Of Tickets For SPAMALOT Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2005


The ticket-selling period for Monty Python's SPAMALOT at the Shubert Theatre has been extended into 2006.

Spamalot Sets Box Office Record at Shubert on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2005


The new musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, which was just nominated for Best Musical of the 2004-2005 Season by the Drama League and the Outer Critics Circle, has set a new house record at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway, with a net gross of $905,222.92 for the 8-performance week ending April 24, 2005

Spamalot Featured on 60 Minutes Wednesday April 27
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2005


Spamalot's David Hyde Pierce On 'Live With Regis & Kelly'
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2005


David Hyde Pierce, who is currently starring in Monty Python's Spamalot at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44 Street) will be a guest on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' tomorrow Wednesday April 20. The show airs on WABC TV (Channel 7) in New York at 9 AM. Elsewhere check local listings.

SPAMALOT Original Cast Recording Available May 3, Track List Announced
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2005


Decca Broadway will release the recording of Monty Python's Spamalot on May 3, 2005

My Fair Spamalot or I've Grown Accustomed to the Movie
by Michael Dale - April 5, 2005


Despite some grumbles, Spamalot has more in common with Broadway musical traditions than you might think

Decca Broadway to Release Spamalot CD May 3, 2005
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2005


Decca Broadway is set to release Monty Python's Spamalot on May 3, 2005.

SPAMALOT's IDLE on THEATER TALK
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2005


Eric Idle of Monty Python will join Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins for a delightful conversation on THEATER TALK, this Friday, March 25 at midnight on Thirteen.

Spamalot Rakes In The Green after St. Patty's Day
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2005


Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the new Broadway musical, sold more than $1 million in single tickets by noon on the day after opening at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.

Photo Coverage: Spamalot Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - March 19, 2005


The cast of Spamalot, and some Monty Python vets celebrated their Thursday night opening at the Roseland Ballroom.

See SPAMALOT Reviews on NY TV Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2005


Currently scheduled to review the opening of Monty Python's SPAMALOT at the Shubert Theatre tonight are...

New Block of Spamalot Tickets on Sale Thursday Night at Midnight
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2005


A new block of tickets goes on sale for Monty Python's SPAMALOT at 12:01AM on Friday, March 18th by phone or online at Telecharge.com at 212 239-6200. The Shubert Theatre Box Office (225 West 44th Street) opens daily at 10AM.

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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