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Spamalot Returns to Cleveland with Richard Chamberlain as King Mar 31 - Apr 5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2009


RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN reigns as King in the National Tour of Monty Python?s SPAMALOT . Richard Chamberlain wears the crown of King Arthur when he takes the stage at PlayhouseSquare, part of The U.S. Bank Star Performance Series for a one week engagement March 31 through April 5, 2009.

SPAMALOT With John O'Hurley Returns To Denver 5/13-17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 25, 2009


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, will return to Denver's Buell Theater for a limited one-week engagement May 13-17 starring John O'Hurley as King Arthur. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 29 at 10am.

Richard Chamberlain Wears King Arthur's Crown In SPAMALOT
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2009


RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN will wear the crown of King Arthur when he takes the Atlanta stage March 17 - 22 in Monty Python's SPAMALOT at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, presented by the new Atlanta Broadway Series. Chamberlain became a household name overnight in 1961 when he played the title role of Dr. Kildare, a part he played for five years. Over the last two decades, Chamberlain has starred in six of the most acclaimed mini-series: 'Shogun,' 'Wallenberg,' 'The Thornbirds,' 'The Bourne Identity,' 'Dreamwest,' and 'Centennial.' 'Shogun' earned Chamberlain a Golden Globe Award as Best Actor, as well as an Emmy nomination. He received another Golden Globe Award, Emmy nomination, and a People's Choice Award for his work in 'The Thornbirds.'

SEUSSICAL Is Set To Run 4/1-5/16 At Drury Lane Oakbrook
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 10, 2009


The exuberant Broadway musical, SEUSSICAL will open on April Fool's Day and run through May 16th at Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre for Young Audiences, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The whimsical production, based on over 14 magical stories by beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, is directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell.

SPAMALOT W/ John O'Hurley San Francisco Tix On Sale 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2009


Tickets for Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the hilarious, smash hit Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, will go on sale Friday, February 27. Monty Python's SPAMALOT will make its California premiere in San Francisco and will feature television star John O'Hurley. John O'Hurley is best known for his role as 'J. Peterman' in the hit television comedy 'Seinfeld' and currently hosts the popular game show 'Family Feud.' Monty Python's SPAMALOT will play the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Friday, May 22 through Sunday, July 5. Monty Python's SPAMALOT is presented as a part of the 2008-2009 Citibank Best of Broadway series season under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays.

SPAMALOT W/ John O'Hurley San Francisco Tix On Sale 2/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 20, 2009


Tickets for Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the hilarious, smash hit Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, will go on sale Friday, February 27. Monty Python's SPAMALOT will make its California premiere in San Francisco and will feature television star John O'Hurley. John O'Hurley is best known for his role as 'J. Peterman' in the hit television comedy 'Seinfeld' and currently hosts the popular game show 'Family Feud.' Monty Python's SPAMALOT will play the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Friday, May 22 through Sunday, July 5. Monty Python's SPAMALOT is presented as a part of the 2008-2009 Citibank Best of Broadway series season under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays.

Tickets Go On Sale Feb. 27 for California Premiere of SPAMALOT with John O'Hurley
by Robert Diamond - Feb 19, 2009


Tickets for Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the hilarious, smash hit Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, will go on sale Friday, February 27. Monty Python's SPAMALOT will make its California premiere in San Francisco and will feature television star John O'Hurley. John O'Hurley is best known for his role as 'J. Peterman' in the hit television comedy 'Seinfeld' and currently hosts the popular game show 'Family Feud.' Monty Python's SPAMALOT will play the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Friday, May 22 through Sunday, July 5. Monty Python's SPAMALOT is presented as a part of the 2008-2009 Citibank Best of Broadway series season under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays.

WICKED, 'HEIGHTS', RENT & More Hits Featured in Broadway/San Diego's 2009-2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Feb 17, 2009


Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, is announce its 33rd Season of great theatre. This year, more importantly than ever, theatre lives up to its promise to take us away and teach us about life, love and other cultures whether they are in Africa, uptown Manhattan, the Ivy League or fantastic & funny alternate realities! Take an ?Escapation/PLAYcation? with the entire family and discover the theatrical royalty the 2009-2010 Season offers.

Richard Chamberlain Wears King Arthur's Crown In SPAMALOT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2009


RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN will wear the crown of King Arthur when he takes the Atlanta stage March 17 - 22 in Monty Python's SPAMALOT at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, presented by the new Atlanta Broadway Series. Chamberlain became a household name overnight in 1961 when he played the title role of Dr. Kildare, a part he played for five years. Over the last two decades, Chamberlain has starred in six of the most acclaimed mini-series: 'Shogun,' 'Wallenberg,' 'The Thornbirds,' 'The Bourne Identity,' 'Dreamwest,' and 'Centennial.' 'Shogun' earned Chamberlain a Golden Globe Award as Best Actor, as well as an Emmy nomination. He received another Golden Globe Award, Emmy nomination, and a People's Choice Award for his work in 'The Thornbirds.'

Spamalot Returns to Cleveland with Richard Chamberlain as King Mar 31 - Apr 5
by Robert Diamond - Feb 13, 2009


RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN reigns as King in the National Tour of Monty Python?s SPAMALOT . Richard Chamberlain wears the crown of King Arthur when he takes the stage at PlayhouseSquare, part of The U.S. Bank Star Performance Series for a one week engagement March 31 through April 5, 2009.

CTG/Ahmanson Announces 09-10 Season - Spamalot, Mary Poppins
by Robert Diamond - Feb 12, 2009


Center Theatre Group's 2009-2010 season at the Ahmanson Theatre is a yearlong celebration of big, lush Broadway hits, including four Tony Award-winning musicals, the 2008 winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, and a rare, limited engagement of two stage virtuosos.

"Seussical" Breathes Life Into Quirky Characters
by Nancy Grossman - Feb 5, 2009


Wheelock Family Theatre deftly illustrates Horton the Elephant's philosophy that 'a person's a person, no matter how small' and anything's possible in the land of Dr. Seuss

SPAMALOT Opens In Detroit Today, 2/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2009


'MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT' opens 8 p.m. today at the Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., in Detroit. 313-872-1000. $37.50-$90.50. Through Feb. 15. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a new musical directed by Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and an entirely new score created by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. http://www.montypythonsspamalot.com/spamalot_tickets_info.php

Chamberlain Led SPAMALOT Tour Returns to Detroit's Fisher Theatre 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2009


The Tony and Grammy Award winning Monty Python's Spamalot returns to Detroit's Fisher Theatre with Richard Chamberlain reigning as King Arthur for a limited two-week engagement February 3 - 15, 2009.

Hadary To Rein As King Arthur In 'Spamalot' Tour
by BWW News Desk - Feb 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 - Jan 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.

Richard Chamberlain to Star as King Arthur in SPAMALOT Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2009


Richard Chamberlain will wear the crown of King Arthur when he takes the stage on Tuesday January 20th, 2009 in Chicago and will perform role for a limited time.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Opens At Ahmanson Theater 7/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 15, 2009


'Monty Python's Spamalot,' the popular musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' will open Center Theatre Group's 2009-2010 at the Ahmanson Theatre of the Los Angeles Music Center, July 7 through September 6, 2009, it was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. The Ahmanson production marks the first time the international hit comedy will be presented in Los Angeles. John O'Hurley will star as King Arthur. Directed by Mike Nichols, 'Monty Python's Spamalot' features a book by Eric Idle, based on the screenplay of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' by Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, with music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Idle and John Du Prez. Casey Nicholaw is the choreographer. 'Monty Python's Spamalot' is the winner of three 2005 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Director, as well as the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical. The original cast recording of 'Monty Python's Spamalot' won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

SPAMALOT Sings Final 'Ni', Run Ends Today 1/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 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).

Chamberlain Led SPAMALOT Tour Returns to Detroit's Fisher Theatre 2/3
by Eddie Varley - Jan 8, 2009


The Tony and Grammy Award winning Monty Python's Spamalot returns to Detroit's Fisher Theatre with Richard Chamberlain reigning as King Arthur for a limited two-week engagement February 3 - 15, 2009.

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