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Monty Python's Spamalot 2005 - Articles Page 2

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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Spamalot Welcomes Michael Siberry & David Hibbard
by Robert Diamond - September 16, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT welcomes Michael Siberry and David Hibbard to the roles of 'King Arthur' and 'Patsy' respectively. Siberry and Hibbard will begin performances tonight at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

New 'Beans' Musical Challenge Has Grand Prize NYC Trip; Lachey Hosts
by Robert Diamond - September 16, 2008


People are invited to submit a video remix of the classic chant and convey in their entry that beans are a vegetable. Families, friends or colleagues can upload their videos to BeanChant.com from Sept. 12 through Dec. 12, 2008.

Michael Siberry Joins 'Spamalot' as New King Arthur 9/16
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT will welcome a new king when Michael Siberry arrives at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) on Tuesday September 16.

Monty Python's 'Spamalot' Celebrates Back to School With 'Buy One Get One Free 'Offer
by Faetra Petillo - September 11, 2008


MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT is celebrating the back to school season with a 'Buy One/Get One Free' offer. Buy one ticket to SPAMALOT and bring your favorite teenager (under 18) for free.

Merle Dandridge to Join 'Spamalot' Cast 9/2
by BWW News Desk - September 2, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT will welcome Merle Dandridge to the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) on Tuesday, September 2.

Michael Siberry Joins 'Spamalot' as New King Arthur 9/16
by Faetra Petillo - August 28, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT will welcome a new king when Michael Siberry arrives at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) on Tuesday September 16.

Merle Dandridge Joins 'Spamalot' as New 'Lady of the Lake' Tonight 9/2
by Faetra Petillo - August 20, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT welcomes Merle Dandridge to the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street)Tonight, Tuesday, September 2.

Hadary To Rein As King Arthur In 'Spamalot' Tour
by BWW News Desk - July 3, 2008


Jonathan Hadary who recently completed his Broadway run with Monty Python's SPAMALOT as King Arthur, will continue to lead the Knights of the Roundtable on their search for the Holy Quail Grail on the North American Tour.

TV Exclusive: Lachey and Collins Celebrate Joining Spamalot
by Eddie Varley - June 30, 2008


Monty Python's Spamalot welcomed Emmy nominee Stephen Collins ('Seventh Heaven,' Because I Said So) and Grammy nominee Drew Lachey ('Dancing With The Stars,' the band 98 Degrees) to Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. After the curtain came down the cast celebrated at Justin Timberlake's Upper East Side restaurant Southern Hospitality, and BroadwayWorld.com was on the invite list! Come join the fun as we mix and mingle with the new stars of Monty Python's Spamalot!

Photo Coverage: Stephen Collins and Drew Lachey Join Spamalot
by Peter James Zielinski - June 26, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT welcomed Emmy nominee Stephen Collins ('Seventh Heaven,' Because I Said So) and Grammy nominee Drew Lachey ('Dancing With The Stars,' the band 98 Degrees) to Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

Lachey Joins Spamalot Tonight; Southern Hospitality Hosts Party!
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT will welcome Emmy nominee Stephen Collins ('Seventh Heaven,' Because I Said So) and Grammy nominee Drew Lachey ('Dancing With The Stars,' the band 98 Degrees) to Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) starting Tuesday, June 24.

Spamalot's Hochman Wins Daytime Emmy
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2008


The 35th Annual Creative Arts & Entertainment Daytime Emmy Awards were presented last night and Larry Hochman, the orchestrator for MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, received an Emmy for his Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for Nickelodeon's 'The Wonder Pets!'

'Spamalot' To Welcome Collins and Lachey 6/24!
by BWW News Desk - June 3, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT will welcome Emmyâ nominee Stephen Collins ('Seventh Heaven,' Because I Said So) and Grammy nominee Drew Lachey ('Dancing With The Stars,' the band 98 Degrees) to Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) starting Tuesday, June 24.

Robert Petkoff To Take Over Sir Robin in 'Spamalot' 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2008


On Tuesday, May 6, Robert Petkoff joins the Broadway cast of the Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the funniest musical in the universe, at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Petkoff will assume the roles of Sir Robin, et al.

'Spamalot' Tour Gets Rowdy in NC
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2008


Monty Python's Spamalot continues making history across the United States, as the tour opened April 15th at the Progress Energy Center Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC. Featuring a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, a killer rabbit and one legless knight, Spamalot will next be seen in Dayton, OH beginning April 22nd.

Spamalot Wins 'Best New Musical' Touring Broadway Award
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2008


The Broadway League announced the winners of the Touring Broadway Awards today at its annual Spring Road Conference. Wicked was recognized for the second year in a row as the 'Touring Broadway Audience Choice Award' and also took home prizes for 'Best Musical Score of a Touring Production' and 'Best Direction of a Touring Production.' The Lion King earned recognition for maintaining high quality over its long run and Twelve Angry Men was awarded 'Best Touring Play.'

TV Exclusive: Clay Aiken Webisode - Spamalot And In The Studio Recording
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2008


BroadwayWorld brings you this special exclusive webisode featuring American Idol and Broadway Star - Clay Aiken as he talks about Spamalot and recording his latest CD. Click now to watch!

Spamalot's O'Hurley To Host New CBS Series Debuting 4/8
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2008


John O'Hurley, currently starring as King Arthur in the Las Vegas production of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, will host the new CBS series 'Secret Talents of the Stars.' The program debuts tonight, Tuesday, April 8 at 10:00PM EST and can be seen locally in New York on WCBS2. Debbie Reynolds, Brian McKnight and TV and film producer Gavin Polone are set to judge the weekly performances.

Bradley Dean Joins 'Spamalot' Cast 3/25
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2008


On Tuesday, March 25, Monty Python's SPAMLAOT will welcome its newest knight, Bradley Dean to the cast of the funniest show in the universe. Dean will assume the roles of Sir Dennis Galahad, The Black Knight, et al.

Photo Coverage: Spamalot in 3D!
by Peter James Zielinski - March 20, 2008


On Tuesday March 18, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, the Tony Award winningmusical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail,celebrated its third anniversary at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th St.).

'Spamalot' Begins Tour in West Palm Beach
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2008


Monty Python's Spamalot continues making history across the United States, as the National Tour begins performances tonight, Tuesday, March 11th in West Palm Beach, FL at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, a killer rabbit and one legless knight, Spamalot will next be seen in Clearwater, FL beginning Tuesday, March 18th.

Gary Beach is New King Arthur in 'Spamalot' Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2008


Direct from a tour stop at The Arsht Center in Miami, Tony Award­winner and Broadway favorite Gary Beach will star as King Arthur, headlining the national tour of Monty Python's Spamalot at the Kravis Center March 11 - 16 presented by Stanford Broadway Across America - Palm Beach and Florida Theatrical Association.

'Spamalot' Tour Jousts into Jacksonville, FL
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2008


The National Tour of Monty Python's Spamalot begins performances tonight, Tuesday, February 19 in Jacksonville, FL at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.

'Spamalot' Tour Opens at Hershey, PA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 5, 2008


King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table continue their quest for the Holy Grail in Hershey, PA as the National Tour of Monty Python's Spamalot begins performances tonight, Tuesday, February 5 at the Hershey Theatre.

Photo Coverage: 'Spamalot' Welcomes Clay Aiken & Hannah Waddingham to Broadway
by Walter McBride - January 21, 2008


Monty Python's Spamalot welcomed two new stars in their Broadway debut at the Shubert Theatre on Friday, January 18: Recording-artist and 'American Idol' runner-up, Clay Aiken as Sir Robin and Hannah Waddingham as The Lady of the Lake, direct from her starring role in the West End.

Monty Python's Spamalot History

Other Productions of Monty Python's Spamalot

2005   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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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
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West End West End Revival Production
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2015   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Production
Los Angeles
2023   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
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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
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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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