John Cleese News

Talk Show Listings Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009.

Cleese revealed to Weintraub that he is working 'in earnest' with his daughter Camilla on the stage musical adaptation of his classic film, 'A Fish Called Wanda'. The comic legend hopes to have it finished in the next two to three years and debut it in San Diego with the hope of the production continuing on to Broadway and London's West End reports the website.

Jonathan Hadary who recently completed his Broadway run with Monty Python's SPAMALOT as King Arthur, will continue to lead the Knights of the Roundtable on their search for the Holy Quail Grail on the North American Tour.

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.

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.

While attending the Sundance Film Festival, Collider.com Editor-in-Chief Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub bumped into legendary Monty Python member John Cleese while exiting a Starbucks. Cleese revealed to Weintraub that he is working 'in earnest' with his daughter Camilla on the stage musical adaptation of his classic film, 'A Fish Called Wanda'. The comic legend hopes to have it finished in the next two to three years and debut it in San Diego with the hope of the production continuing on to Broadway and London's West End reports the website.

'Monty Python's Spamalot,' the popular musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' will open Center Theatre Group's 2009-2010 at the Ahmanson Theatre of the Los Angeles Music Center, July 7 through September 6, 2009, it was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. The Ahmanson production marks the first time the international hit comedy will be presented in Los Angeles. John O'Hurley will star as King Arthur. Directed by Mike Nichols, 'Monty Python's Spamalot' features a book by Eric Idle, based on the screenplay of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' by Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, with music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Idle and John Du Prez. Casey Nicholaw is the choreographer. 'Monty Python's Spamalot' is the winner of three 2005 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Director, as well as the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical. The original cast recording of 'Monty Python's Spamalot' won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the funniest musical in the universe, ends its reign on Broadway Sunday, January 11 following the evening performance, after 1,574 performances (and 35 previews).

The Tony and Grammy Award winning Monty Python's Spamalot returns to Detroit's Fisher Theatre with Richard Chamberlain reigning as King Arthur for a limited two-week engagement February 3 - 15, 2009.

Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the funniest musical in the universe, will begin its final week of performances tomorrow at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). The show will end its reign on Broadway Sunday, January 11 following the evening performance, after 1,574 performances (and 35 previews).

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'.

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.

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

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!

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.'

Family Guy Sings!, a new stage show featuring the entire cast of Seth MacFarlane's Emmy Award-winning animated television series 'Family Guy,' promises to bring the house down at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall on Monday, November 24 & Tuesday, November 25. Catch this live theatrical event as it lands in NYC for 2 NIGHTS ONLY. Shows at 8:00 PM.

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 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.

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.

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