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Clay Aiken Returns As 'Sir Robin' In Spamalot 9/19- 1/4
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 12, 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.

'Spamalot' Tour Heads to Edmonton, AB
by Victoria Myers - Jul 29, 2008


MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT continues making history across the United States, as the National Tour begins performances tonight, Tuesday, July 29th in Edmonton, AB at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

'Spamalot' Closes In Vegas 7/13 After 509 Peformances
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2008


The long arm of the sword will come to an end on Sunday July 13 when the award-winning 'Monty Python's SPAMALOT' ends its historic run at Wynn Las Vegas. SPAMALOT began its reign in the desert on March 31, 2007 and tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and their quest for the Holy Grail. SPAMALOT features silly songs, dancing divas, knights in tights, feisty Frenchmen and a happy ending! It will have played 509 performances.

'Spamalot' Closes In Vegas 7/13 After 509 Peformances
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2008


The long arm of the sword will come to an end on Sunday July 13 when the award-winning 'Monty Python's SPAMALOT' ends its historic run at Wynn Las Vegas. SPAMALOT began its reign in the desert on March 31, 2007 and tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and their quest for the Holy Grail. SPAMALOT features silly songs, dancing divas, knights in tights, feisty Frenchmen and a happy ending! It will have played 509 performances.

Hadary To Rein As King Arthur In 'Spamalot' Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2008


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.

'Spamalot' Tour Begins in Vancouver
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2008


MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT continues making history across the United States, as the National Tour begins its month-long engagement tonight, Thursday, July 3rd in Vancouver, BC at The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts.

Photo Coverage: Stephen Collins and Drew Lachey Join Spamalot
by Peter James Zielinski - Jun 26, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT welcomed Emmy nominee Stephen Collins ('Seventh Heaven,' Because I Said So) and Grammy nominee Drew Lachey ('Dancing With The Stars,' the band 98 Degrees) to Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

Lachey Joins Spamalot Tonight; Southern Hospitality Hosts Party!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT will welcome Emmy nominee Stephen Collins ('Seventh Heaven,' Because I Said So) and Grammy nominee Drew Lachey ('Dancing With The Stars,' the band 98 Degrees) to Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) starting Tuesday, June 24.

'Fish Called Wanda' Headed For Stage?
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2008


The London Telegraph is reporting that John Cleese is currently working on adapting his 1988 popular film 'A Fish Called Wanda' into a stage musical with his daughter Camilla.

Spamalot's Hochman Wins Daytime Emmy
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2008


The 35th Annual Creative Arts & Entertainment Daytime Emmy Awards were presented last night and Larry Hochman, the orchestrator for MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, received an Emmy for his Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for Nickelodeon's 'The Wonder Pets!'

'Spamalot' To Welcome Collins and Lachey 6/24!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2008


Monty Python's SPAMALOT will welcome Emmyâ nominee Stephen Collins ('Seventh Heaven,' Because I Said So) and Grammy nominee Drew Lachey ('Dancing With The Stars,' the band 98 Degrees) to Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) starting Tuesday, June 24.

Sanjeev Bhaskar Joins 'Spamalot' 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2008


Sanjeev Bhaskar is to join the cast of the multi award-winning record-breaking Monty Python's SPAMALOT, to be crowned as the new Arthur, the King of the Britons, following in the footsteps of Tim Curry, Simon Russell Beale, Peter Davison and Alan Dale.

'Spamalot' Tour Heads to Wisconsin
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2008


'Spamalot' will head to Wisconsin on its national tour.

Robert Petkoff To Take Over Sir Robin in 'Spamalot' 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2008


On Tuesday, May 6, Robert Petkoff joins the Broadway cast of the Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the funniest musical in the universe, at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Petkoff will assume the roles of Sir Robin, et al.

'Jersey Boys' Opens At The Palazzo 5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2008


After a productive and encouraging month of preview performances, JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will celebrate its Opening Night on Saturday, May 3 at The Palazzo Las Vegas.

Jersey Boys Opens At The Palazzo 5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2008


After a productive and encouraging month of preview performances, JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will celebrate its Opening Night on Saturday, May 3 at The Palazzo Las Vegas. .

'Spamalot' Tour Gets Rowdy in NC
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2008


Monty Python's Spamalot continues making history across the United States, as the tour opened April 15th at the Progress Energy Center Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC. Featuring a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, a killer rabbit and one legless knight, Spamalot will next be seen in Dayton, OH beginning April 22nd.

TV Exclusive: Clay Aiken Webisode - Spamalot And In The Studio Recording
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2008


BroadwayWorld brings you this special exclusive webisode featuring American Idol and Broadway Star - Clay Aiken as he talks about Spamalot and recording his latest CD. Click now to watch!

'Spamalot' in Vegas Celebrates One Year Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2008


This week Monty Python's Spamalot at Wynn Las Vegas celebrates its one-year anniversary at the resort.

'Spamalot' Tour to Begin 4/1 in Alabama
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2008


Monty Python's Spamalot continues making history across the United States, as the National Tour begins performances tonight, Tuesday, April 1st in Birmingham, AL at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Featuring a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, a killer rabbit and one legless knight, Spamalot will next be seen in Greenville, NC beginning Tuesday, April 8th.

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