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SPAMALOT Bids Farewell to West End, Plays Final Performance 1/3
by Eddie Varley - Jan 3, 2009


Sanjeev Bhaskar plays King Arthur in Eric Idle's Monty Python's SPAMALOT 'lovingly ripped-off' from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. The show plays its final performance today, January 3rd.

UK SPAMALOT Offers Special eBay Auction
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 26, 2008


Python fans are to be offered the opportunity to bid for iconic items from the hit West End musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT as the show concludes its run in the West End. Amongst the items up for auction are the Holy Grail which has adorned the front of the Palace Theatre since the show opened, the infamous killer rabbit with nasty pointy teeth, a Knight of Ni and French Taunter costume and in a paean to the expletive a 13 metres by 9.5 metres painted back cloth featuring the words ?Piss Off'.

SPAMALOT Begins Special West End Holiday Schedule 12/22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2008


Sanjeev Bhaskar plays King Arthur in Eric Idle's Monty Python's SPAMALOT 'lovingly ripped-off' from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Chamberlain Led SPAMALOT Tour Returns to Chicago 1/20 - 2/1
by Eddie Varley - Dec 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.

SPAMALOT to Close in West End on January 3, 2009
by Robert Diamond - Dec 11, 2008


On Saturday 3 January 2009, King Arthur will announce his abdication as he finally gives up the throne at the Palace Theatre in London.

Photo Coverage: SPAMALOT'S Clay Aiken Makes A Fan's Birthday Extra Special
by Eddie Varley - Dec 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 - Dec 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 - Nov 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.

Richard Chamberlain to Star as King Arthur in SPAMALOT Tour
by Robert Diamond - Nov 18, 2008


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.

Photo Flash: Sanjeev Bhaskar And Eric Idle Of Spamalot
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 14, 2008


Sanjeev Bhaskar plays King Arthur in Eric Idle's Monty Python's SPAMALOT 'lovingly ripped-off' from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Spamalot's Clay Aiken on 'Entertainment Tonight' Tonight, 11/6
by Robert Diamond - Nov 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 - Oct 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 - Oct 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 - Oct 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 - Oct 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 - Sep 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 - Sep 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 - Sep 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.

Spamalot Welcomes Michael Siberry & David Hibbard
by Robert Diamond - Sep 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).

Michael Siberry Joins 'Spamalot' as New King Arthur 9/16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 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.

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