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Bradley Dean Joins 'Spamalot' Cast 3/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2008


On Tuesday, March 25, Monty Python's SPAMLAOT will welcome its newest knight, Bradley Dean to the cast of the funniest show in the universe. Dean will assume the roles of Sir Dennis Galahad, The Black Knight, et al.

'Spamalot' Begins Tour in West Palm Beach
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2008


Monty Python's Spamalot continues making history across the United States, as the National Tour begins performances tonight, Tuesday, March 11th in West Palm Beach, FL at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, a killer rabbit and one legless knight, Spamalot will next be seen in Clearwater, FL beginning Tuesday, March 18th.

Gary Beach is New King Arthur in 'Spamalot' Tour
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2008


Direct from a tour stop at The Arsht Center in Miami, Tony Award­winner and Broadway favorite Gary Beach will star as King Arthur, headlining the national tour of Monty Python's Spamalot at the Kravis Center March 11 - 16 presented by Stanford Broadway Across America - Palm Beach and Florida Theatrical Association.

Comedian Billy Connolly Live! at Post Street April 1-12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2008


Comedian Billy Connolly brings his hilarious, oxygen-depriving show Billy Connolly Live! to San Francisco's Post Street Theatre (450 Post St., 2nd floor) for 10 performances only (April 1 - 12, 2008). Opening night is set for Wednesday, April 2, 2008.

'Spamalot' Tour Jousts into Jacksonville, FL
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2008


The National Tour of Monty Python's Spamalot begins performances tonight, Tuesday, February 19 in Jacksonville, FL at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.

'Spamalot' Tour Opens at Hershey, PA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2008


King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table continue their quest for the Holy Grail in Hershey, PA as the National Tour of Monty Python's Spamalot begins performances tonight, Tuesday, February 5 at the Hershey Theatre.

Nina Söderquist Crowned New Lady of the Lake in 'Spamalot' West End
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2008


On Saturday, February 2 Nina Söderquist was crowned as the new Lady of the Lake for the hit West End Musical Monty Python's Spamalot. Having won TV3's 'West End Star,' going head to head with Linda Holmgren in the Swedish live TV final, Nina received over 59% of the votes from the viewing public declaring her the winner. Söderquist will have her first performance as The Lady of the Lake at the Palace Theatre on Monday February 11, 2008

Holmgren & Söderquist Vie for Lady of the Lake in UK 'Spamalot'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2008


After a six month search in Sweden the two finalists - Linda Holmgreen and Nina Soderquist - will perform live in TV3's 'West End Star' series finale this Saturday 2 February, battling it out to win the holy grail of prizes: the role of The Lady of the Lake in the West End production of Monty Python's Spamalot.

Alan Dale to Play King Arthur in West End 'Spamalot'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2008


Alan Dale, best know on television for playing Publishing mogul Bradford Meade in Ugly Betty, will join the London cast of Monty Python's Spamalot at the Palace Theatre from 3 March 2008 to play King Arthur, following in the footsteps of Tim Curry, Simon Russell Beale and Peter Davison (who continues in the role until 1 March 2008). Currently playing to packed houses at the Palace Theatre the award-winning and record-breaking Monty Python's Spamalot is booking until 27 September 2008.

Photo Coverage: 'Spamalot' Welcomes Clay Aiken & Hannah Waddingham to Broadway
by Walter McBride - Jan 21, 2008


Monty Python's Spamalot welcomed two new stars in their Broadway debut at the Shubert Theatre on Friday, January 18: Recording-artist and 'American Idol' runner-up, Clay Aiken as Sir Robin and Hannah Waddingham as The Lady of the Lake, direct from her starring role in the West End.

What Ever Happened to My Plot?
by Jan Nargi - Jan 20, 2008


Storylines as thin as the paper they are written on leave the casts of Boston's Adrift in Macao, Antoine Feval and Spamalot working hard to stay afloat.

Photo Preview: Clay Aiken in 'Spamalot'
by BWW - Jan 16, 2008


Recording-artist and 'American Idol' runner-up, Clay Aiken will make his Broadway debut as Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot on Friday, January 18 through May 4, 2008 at the Shubert Theatre

Swedish TV Lists 5 Finalists for Lady of the Lake in UK 'Spamalot'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2008


The five finalists voted by Swedish television's reality show 'West End Star' today visit London's Palace Theatre to begin rehearsals for the chance to play The Lady of the Lake, the leading female role in the West End hit musical, Monty Python's Spamalot.

Ten Swedish Finalists Announced for West End Lady of the Lake
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2007


The ten Ladies of the Lake selected by Swedish television reality show 'West End Star' were revealed this weekend on Sweden's TV3. The finalists - selected by a panel of experts from almost a thousand hopefuls who attended auditions across Sweden - will now battle it out in a series of live studio shows to claim the holy grail of prizes: the role of the Lady of the Lake in the West End production of Monty Python's Spamalot.

Brad Oscar Joins 'Spamalot' as Sir Bedevere, Dec.18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2007


Monty Python's Spamalot will welcome Tony nominee Brad Oscar into the role of Sir Bedevere Tuesday, December 18 at the Shubert Theatre

'Spamalot' Begins Washington DC Tour Engagement Dec.11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2007


Monty Python's Spamalot continues making history across the United States, as the National Tour begins performances tonight, Tuesday, December 11 in Washington, DC at The National Theatre.

Photo Coverage: 'Spamalot' Gallops Back on Broadway
by Ben Strothmann - Nov 30, 2007


Monty Python's Spamalot resumed performances on Broadway last night Thursday November 29. To celebrate, the rambunctious cast held a crazy coconut chorus in Shubert Alley!

'Spamalot' Looks on the Bright Side of Life Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2007


Monty Python's Spamalot will resume performances on Broadway tonight Thursday November 29. The Tony Award winning new musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, plays at Broadway's Shubert Theatre

West End 'Spamalot' Extends Booking thru September 2008
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2007


Following recent celebrations to mark a year in the West End, Monty Python's Spamalot today announces a new booking period, taking bookings at the Palace Theatre through to September 27, 2008.

Clay Aiken is Sir Robin in 'Spamalot' Jan.18 - May 4, 2008
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2007


Clay Aiken, who became a music superstar following his success on the 'American Idol' television series, will join the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, making his Broadway debut in the role of Sir Robin, at the Shubert Theatre, New York, from January 18 to May 4, 2008.

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