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Monty Python's Spamalot 2005

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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Hadary To Rein As King Arthur In 'Spamalot' Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 1, 2009


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.

Chamberlain Led SPAMALOT Tour Returns to Chicago 1/20 - 2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is proud to present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Starring Richard Chamberlain as King Arthur, Monty Python's SPAMALOT will run for a limited engagement January 20 to February 1, 2009.

SPAMALOT Sings Final 'Ni', Run Ends Today 1/11
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2009


Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the funniest musical in the universe, ends its reign on Broadway Sunday, January 11 following the evening performance, after 1,574 performances (and 35 previews).

SPAMALOT Begins Final Week of 'Ni', Ends Run 1/11
by Eddie Varley - January 5, 2009


Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the funniest musical in the universe, will begin its final week of performances tomorrow at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). The show will end its reign on Broadway Sunday, January 11 following the evening performance, after 1,574 performances (and 35 previews).

Chamberlain Led SPAMALOT Tour Returns to Chicago 1/20 - 2/1
by Eddie Varley - December 11, 2008


Broadway In Chicago is proud to present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Starring Richard Chamberlain as King Arthur, Monty Python's SPAMALOT will run for a limited engagement January 20 to February 1, 2009.

Photo Coverage: SPAMALOT'S Clay Aiken Makes A Fan's Birthday Extra Special
by Eddie Varley - December 8, 2008


Clay Aiken returned to the scene of his triumphant Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT on September 19th. Clay's debut on Broadway earlier this year was met with wild enthusiasm from both his legion of fans and the New York press. After the performance on Friday December 5th the Broadway actor and music superstar made one lucky fans birthday something special by stopping by and signing her program and wishing her a very happy birthday. Broadwayworld's camera was there to join in on all the b-day fun!

SPAMALOT Creator Idle Takes 'Monty Python' Online with New Website
by Eddie Varley - December 6, 2008


The New York Times is reporting that Eric Idle is guiding the drive to officially take Monty Python to the Internet.The creation is called, Pythonline.com, it is a social network and digital playground, offers clips of old material that people can use to make mash-ups, perhaps inserting their own pet in the killer-rabbit scene from 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail.'

Spamalot Moves Up Closing Date 1 Week to Jan. 11, 2009
by Robert Diamond - November 21, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the 2005 Tony Award? winning Broadway smash hit musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, will play its last pair of coconuts on Sunday, January 11, 2009 following the evening performance, after 1,574 performances (and 35 previews) at the Shubert Theatre in New York.

Spamalot's Clay Aiken on 'Entertainment Tonight' Tonight, 11/6
by Robert Diamond - November 6, 2008


Clay Aiken, currently starring in MONTY PYTHON' S SPAMALOT as Sir Robin, will be featured in an interview on 'Entertainment Tonight,' tonight Thursday November 6. ET is seen on WCBS TV (Channel 2) at 7:30 PM. Elsewhere, please check local listings.

Clay Aiken Announces Official Biography Contest Winner
by Faetra Petillo - October 21, 2008


Clay Aiken, currently starring in Monty Python's SPAMALOT, has announced the 'Write Clay's Playbill Biography Contest' winner. The contest offered members of his fan club the chance to write his official Playbill biography.

SPAMALOT to Close on Broadway on January 18, 2009
by Robert Diamond - October 17, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the 2005 Tony Award® winning Broadway musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, will play its last pair of coconuts on Sunday, January 18, 2009.

Photo Flash: Monty Python's 'Spamalot' With Aiken, Siberry and Dandridge
by Faetra Petillo - October 9, 2008


MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, the Tony Award winning musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, is currently playing at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th St.).

Michael Siberry: New King's on the Block
by Eugene Lovendusky - October 9, 2008


'Monty Python's Spamalot' recently welcomed Michael Siberry to the Broadway company after originating the role of King Arthur in the national tour and performing it for two years. Between hunts for the Holy Grail and calculating the distance a swallow can fly whilst carrying a coconut, Michael Siberry found a moment to chat with BroadwayWorld about his time performing the gilded role in the hyperbolic (and supremely comical) Kingdom of Camelot...

Photo Coverage: Clay Aiken Returns to 'Monty Python's Spamalot'
by Pablo Pimienta - September 20, 2008


Clay Aiken returned to the scene of his triumphant Broadway debut Friday September 19th as he rejoined the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot'. Clay's debut as 'Sir Robin' on Broadway earlier this year was met with wild enthusiasm from both his legion of fans and the New York press. BroadwayWorld.com made sure our cameras were there as he made his return to the New York stage!

Clay Aiken Returns As 'Sir Robin' In Spamalot Tonight, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2008


Clay Aiken will return to the scene of his triumphant Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT this Fall. Clay's debut on Broadway earlier this year was met with wild enthusiasm from both his legion of fans and the New York press. He will reprise the role of 'Sir Robin ' at the Shubert Theatre from September 19 2008 - January 4 2009.

BC/EFA Auctioning Clay Aiken 'Spamalot' Package
by Faetra Petillo - September 18, 2008


BC/EFA is auctioning off a special ticket package to see the Clay Aiken's return to Spamalot. All proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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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