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Veteran Producer Tony Adams Dies of Stroke at 52
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2005


Tony Adams, the veteran film and stage producer whose credits include Blake Edwards' Pink Panther hits, S.O.B. '10,' and the film and stage versions of Victor/Victoria died Saturday, October 22nd, of a stroke at Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was 52 years old.

SPAMALOT Cast Recording Has Sold 100,000 Copies
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2005


The Decca Broadway release of the original Broadway cast recording of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical, has sold over 100,000 copies since the album's release in May making it one of the fastest selling cast recordings of the past decade.

Spamalot Breaks House Record 3rd Straight Week
by BWW News Desk - Aug 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.

Azaria and Curry Make TV Apperances June 1-5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2005


Spamalot and some of its cast members will appear on several TV shows this week before performing on the Tonys, June 5

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Brad Bradley of 'Spamalot'
by Adrienne Onofri - May 8, 2005


Always look on the bright side of life? It's easy for Brad now that he's part of the popular Monty Python goofapalooza.

Spamalot's David Hyde Pierce On 'Live With Regis & Kelly'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 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.

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


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

Photo Coverage: Spamalot Opening Night Arrivals
by Ben Strothmann - Mar 17, 2005


Star-studded photo coverage of the red carpet arrivals for Spamalot's opening night on Broadway, Thursday, March 17 at the Shubert Theatre.

Spamalot Featured on Today Show Friday March 18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2005


SPAMALOT's Eric Idle, David Hyde Pierce, Tim Curry and Hank Azaria will be guests on NBC's TODAY Show at 8:30 AM on Friday March 18.

SPAMALOT Begins Performances on Monday, February 14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2005


MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, a new musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, begins previews at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th St.) on February 14, 2005 and opens on March 17, 2005.

Spamalot's Hank Azaria nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2005


Hank Azaria, currently starring in Monty Python's Spamalot, has been nominated for a 2005 Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance as Dr. Craig 'Huff' Huffstodt in the Showtime production Huff. The SAG Awards are selected by actors' peers; the ceremony airs on Saturday February 5 at 8 PM ET/PT, 7 PM Central, 6 PM MT.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT and SPAM Together on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2004


Broadway-bound MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, a new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' is being honored by Hormel Foods with the introduction of a limited edition flavor, SPAM golden honey grail in a 'SPAMALOT collector's edition' can. 'SPAM is the holy grail of canned meats,' says Eric Idle, Python alum and the show's lyricist and book writer. 'We're thrilled to dine on SPAM golden honey grail at the round table of SPAMALOT.'

SPAMALOT Exclusive Ticket Offer to American Express Gold Cardholders
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2004


The first chance to buy tickets to Monty Python's SPAMALOT will be Wednesday evening November 10 when American Express will make a special offer to Gold Card holders for the best seats for the Broadway engagement of the eagerly-anticipated new musical.

Monty Python's SPAMALOT Reschedules Bway Dates
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2004


The producers of Monty Python's SPAMALOT announced today that the Broadway dates will be rescheduled to accommodate a week-long extension in Chicago. Previews at Broadway's Shubert Theatre will now begin on February 14 2005; the show will open on March 17 2005. The Chicago engagement will now run through January 23 2005. Previews will begin there on December 21 2004 at Chicago's Shubert Theatre.

Spamalot team wins Holy Grail of TV Awards
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2004


Mike Nichols and David Hyde Pierce, both part of the eagerly anticipated Broadway-bound musical, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, were big winners last night at the Emmy Awards.

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