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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is a farce about a whodunnit that keeps going in spite of itself. It begins at 'funny,' blazes past 'hilarious' and 'side-splitting' straight to 'uproarious,' then ramps it up in Act II. The award-winning script includes slapstick, repetition, mispronunciation, callbacks, prop comedy, crowding, unexpected entrances, pantomime, reversals, costume malfunctions, role switching, overacting, inappropriateness and an astonishing number and variety of spit-takes. The eight cast members are in every way awe-inspiring and terrific. Get it right and go to THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Being left out of the fun would be an awful shame.

Konstantin Kisin, who made international headlines by refusing to sign a 'safe space' contract for a university gig, offers a fiercely intelligent, uncompromising look at identity, freedom of expression and 'wokeness' in his debut hour that runs at The Gilded Balloon between 31 July and 26 August at 7pm.

Peter Shaffer's farce Black Comedy delights based on one absurd premise. What if we could see what goes on in the obscurity of darkness? From this thought, he literally flips the light switch. The play begins in darkness with a young sculptor Brindsley Miller nervously preparing for a life changing meeting with elderly millionaire art collector George Bamberger. To impress Bamberger, he and his fiancee, Carol Melkett temporarily purloin the furniture and artwork of his flamboyant neighbor Harold Gorringe. While questioning the ethics of this nefarious decision with his fiancee, the apartment building's main fuse blows and the stage is bathed in light. It becomes clear that the motor of the play is that the audience sees when the actors don't. This topsy-turvy conveyance heightens the slapstick humor and illuminates the frenzied panic induced by unethical contrivances gone awry. Adding to this madness are love triangles, jealousy and repressed feelings.

Gloucester Stage Artistic Director Robert Walsh and Interim Managing Director Chris Griffith recently announced that the non-profit theater's 40th anniversary season will include regional premiere of The Lifespan of a Fact from August 30 through September 22.  Gloucester Stage will be the first theater in the country to produce the critically-acclaimed The Lifespan of a Fact since the play's SRO smash hit world premiere Broadway run featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones, and Bobby Cannavale closed in January 2019.

Broadway In Chicago announces there will be a digital lottery and rush tickets for AMERICAN GIRL LIVE. This new production will play Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) for a limited two-week engagement April 30 through May 12, 2019.

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Monty Python's Spamalot is coming to Anchorage in search of the Holy Grail. Audiences can join King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table May 7-12 in the Atwood Concert Hall, presented by Anchorage Concert Association.

Kick-off Ellen's 100th Anniversary with a night of incredible entertainment on Sunday, May 5th with the ELLEN BIRTHDAY BASH! The entire family is sure to enjoy this hilarious extravaganza, jam-packed with music, magic, comedy and more. Joining in the fun are Comedy Magician of the Year Dana Daniels and swingin' piano man Ray Templin! Tickets $19.19, Youth 17 and under only $9.00! The celebration kicks off at 7 PM.

Emmy Award-winning actor, comedy icon and author John Cleese will make his Wynn Las Vegas debut this fall with An Evening With John Cleese. Cleese will appear at the Encore Theater for two nights only, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets for both performances go on sale Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. PDT.

Fourteen years ago today, Monty Python officially came to Broadway with the opening of SPAMALOT at the Shubert Theatre! In honor of the occasion, we're looking on the bright side of life and throwing it back to the show's 2005 Tony Awards performance featuring Sara Ramirez in the role that won her a Tony! Check out the footage below to find your grail!

The classic comedy stylings of Monty Python kicks off Hayes Theatre's 2019 season with One Eyed Man Production's new take on SPAMALOT.

The McCallum Theatre presents Monty Python's Spamalot for five performances Friday, March 15, through Sunday, March 17. This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Monty Python's Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail. Monty Python's Spamalot features a chorus line of dancing divas, flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen, and show-stopping musical numbers! The Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. 

Award-winning global event distributor, Trafalgar Releasing are set to bring back the legendary Monty Python's Life of Brian to select cinemas around the world (ex. French speaking territories) this Easter, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its release.

Award-winning global event distributor, Trafalgar Releasing are set to bring back the legendary Monty Python's Life of Brian to select cinemas around the world (ex. French speaking territories) this Easter, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its release.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced their full programme of MOREoutdoor events to complete their 2019 season. The one-off music, comedy and film events take place on Sunday evenings during the summer.

Alberta Bair Theater's Broadway Series presented by U.S. Bank picks back up with the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Monty Python's SPAMALOT on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Flying cows. Killer rabbits. Taunting Frenchmen. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with music and lyrics by the Grammy-winning team of Eric Idle and John Du Prez. Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. The Harris Center welcomes the 15th Anniversary World Tour of Spamalot to Stage One!

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Monty Python's SPAMALOT will take stage at the Washington Pavilion with three performances February 26-28, 2019. SPAMALOT is part of the 2018-19 Pavilion Performance Series which includes an all-Broadway lineup of six musicals.

Experience American Girl® in an all-new musical, coming to a city near you! AMERICAN GIRL LIVE is a premiere stage production, featuring all-original songs and unforgettable experiences. Come along to sleepover camp with some new friends for an exciting summer away from home. As bold tales of bravery and friendship come to life, iconic American Girl characters lend a hand through story and song. Join your favorite American Girl characters and the campers as they follow their hearts, share their dreams, and learn the power of friendship.

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Monty Python's Spamalot, will arrive at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center on February 11, 2019 for one performance only!