TUTS Presents SPAMALOT, 5/14-26

Back by popular demand, Theatre Under The Star (TUTS) will present Monty Python's Spamalot, an outrageous musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the classic film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." With music and lyrics by the Grammy Award winning team of Eric Idle and John Du Prez and book by Eric Idle, Spamalot makes an irreverent parody of the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table during their quest for the Holy Grail. This three-time Tony Award winning show, including the Tony Award for Best Musical, also features a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, flying cows, killer rabbits, one legless knight and several show-stopping musical numbers. With songs like "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" and "The Song That Goes Like This," the audience will eat up TUTS' presentation of Spamalot from May 14 - 26.

"This hilarious show seizes the stage with the same British comedic energy and sense of adventure we know and love from the film, and it leaves everyone begging for more," said John Breckenridge, TUTS President and CEO. "There is no guilt in re-indulging in this supremely silly production. Just like the classic Monty Python films, this show only gets better the more you see it - and to those who disagree, I say 'Ni!'"

Monty Python is not one single person but instead is composed of a group of British actors and writers, along with one American. They performed 45 episodes of their famous comedy show Monty Python's Flying Circus on the BBC from 1969 to 1974, with subsequent international fame and success. The group's influence on comedy has been compared to The Beatles' influence on music. The Python phenomenon developed from the television series into touring stage shows, films, numerous albums, several books and the uproarious musical Spamalot as well as helped launch the members into individual stardom.

To celebrate Spamalot and provide an unforgettable musical theatre experience, TUTS will offer special events in conjunction with the show:

Saint Arnold Brewery Pre-Party and Spamalot Package: Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m.
Hear Ye Hear Ye! Sir Lance and Sir Robin welcome all new recruits into the service of Arthur, King of the Britons. You are invited to Saint Arnold Brewery (2000 Lyons Avenue) for a few well-earned comforts prior to joining them on their quest for the Holy Grail. Sample some of the finest ales the realm has to offer whilst strolling through this Knight worthy tavern. Slake your hunger with tasty morsels from the Spaghetti Warehouse before embarking on the school bus headed to the Hobby Center for a performance of Monty Python's Spamalot presented by Theatre Under The Stars. Eat, drink, and beer merry - we are not dead yet! Visit TUTS.com/Events for tickets.
Pre-show Informance with the creative team: Thursday, May 16 from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Join us for a pre-show discussion with members of the Spamalot creative team. This discussion will be on the Gallery level of the theatre. This event is free to anyone with a ticket to the performance. Visit TUTS.com/Events for tickets.
TUTS will also offer dinner-and-a-show packages, post-show parties, and more VIP experiences. Visit TUTS.com/Events for more information.

Tickets (starting at only $24) are available on-line at TUTS.com, by phone at (713) 558-TUTS (8887), outside the Houston area at (888) 558-3882, or in person at the Theatre Under The Stars Box Office, located at 800 Bagby at Walker, Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. An audio described performance is available Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m.; open captioning is available Sunday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. The Hobby Center is wheelchair accessible. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. Group tickets may be purchased by calling (713) 558-8888 or via email at groupsales@tuts.com.

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