John Cleese to Silly-Walk Into NJPAC for 'HOLY GRAIL' Event

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with comedy legend John Cleese is heading in your general direction for this live and truly unforgettable afternoon of hilarity, featuring a screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Before Cleese silly-walks his way on to the stage, the excitement will build as the audience will get to watch that comedy classic in its entirety, projected on the big screen.

John Cleese first made his mark as a member of the legendary Monty Python troupe in the 1960s. Since then, he has gone on to write, produce, direct and star in some of the greatest comedic hits of the last 40 years, including the BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers, the Emmy-nominated TLC documentary The Human Face with John Cleese, and the big-screen smash A Fish Called Wanda, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. His 2014 memoir, So Anyway..., earned rave reviews and became an instant New York Times bestseller.

The show is set for Sunday, September 24, 2017 3:00 PM at Prudential Hall. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America's most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey - where Great Performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted nearly 10 million visitors (including over 1.5 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.