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SPAMALOT Extends At Playhouse To Feb 2014 As Palin Announced As 'God'
by Carrie Dunn - Aug 21, 2013


Monty Python legend Michael Palin has decided to 'fart in the general direction' of fellow Python legend, Eric Idle, when he appears as God on screen in Monty Python's Spamalot, this summer at The Playhouse Theatre to raise money for charity. At the same time, the show has now announced that it is extending its current run until 8th February 2014.

Stuttering Foundation President Jane Fraser and Auther of IF YOUR CHILD STUTTERS Releases Statement on Royal Birth
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2013


Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation, had the following reaction to the naming of the most recent British heir to the monarchy: “By George, he has big shoes to fill!

The Drama Studio at St. Genesius Theatre Stages SPAMALOT, Now thru 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2013


The Drama Studio at St Genesius Theatre (128 E Bell Ave in Clarksville, IN) presents its summer stock production, the area premiere of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, featuring Book & Lyrics by Eric Idle and Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle. Directed by Debbie Endris with Musical Direction by Dan Endris, the production will run today, July 25 - 28, 2013.

The Drama Studio at St. Genesius Theatre to Stage SPAMALOT, 7/25-28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2013


The Drama Studio at St Genesius Theatre (128 E Bell Ave in Clarksville, IN) presents its summer stock production, the area premiere of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, featuring Book & Lyrics by ERIC IDLE and Music by JOHN DU PREZ & ERIC IDLE. Directed by Debbie Endris with Musical Direction by Dan Endris, the production will run July 25 - 28, 2013.

BWW Reviews: Investigate WATSON at Gretna Theatre and Deduce a Success
by Marakay Rogers - Jun 30, 2013


Playwright Jaime Roblado's farcical but loving tribute to the long-suffering sidekick of Sherlock Holmes makes its East Coast premiere at Gretna Theatre

Music Theatre of Wichita Launches 'The British Are Coming!' Season with SPAMALOT Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2013


Music Theatre of Wichita kicks off its 42nd summer season this week with the first of its five large-scale productions. With the theme 'The British Are Coming!,' all five titles this summer are linked, by theme or origin, to the United Kingdom.

THE SOPRANOS Tops WGA's 'Best Written TV Series of All Time'; Full List Revealed!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 3, 2013


Recognizing the essential role that writers have played in creating and elevating the medium of television since its inception, the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the list of the 101 Best Written TV Series

MONTY PYTHON'S THE MEANING OF LIFE 30th Anniversary Edition Coming to Blu-ray 10/8
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2013


The classic Python film will debut on Blu-ray on October 8, 2013 with Digital Copy & UltraViolet, and is packed with extra features including a nostalgic cast reunion featurette The Meaning of Monty Python: 30 th Anniversary Reunion, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Lena Dunham's GIRLS Among Winners of 2013 Arqiva British Academy Television Awards
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2013


Olivia Colman was honoured with two awards at this evening's Arqiva British Academy Television Awards for Supporting Actress for her role as Sue in Accused (Mo's Story) and for Female Performance in a Comedy Programme for her portrayal as Sally in Twenty Twelve, a programme which also collected an award for Situation Comedy.

Michael Palin to Receive Academy Fellowship at British Academy Television Awards
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2013


Michael Palin will receive BAFTA's highest honour, the BAFTA Fellowship, at this year's Arqiva British Academy Television Awards.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Returns to Denver, Now thru 3/30
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2013


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, returns to the fair city of Denver for four performances only tonight, March 28-30 at the Buell Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at denvercenter.org.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Returns to Denver, 3/28-30
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 14, 2013


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, returns to the fair city of Denver for four performances only March 28-30 at the Buell Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at denvercenter.org.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Returns to Washington, DC, 4/10-14
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 4, 2013


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will return to the fair city of Washington, D.C., for a final one-week only engagement April 10 through 14 at The National Theatre.

Monty Python's SPAMALOT Comes to Spencer Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2013


Harken up, ye one n'all: the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' visits the fair city of Alto for one performance only tonight, February 25 at 7 p.m. at the simply lovely, state-of-the-art Spencer Theater.

SPAMALOT Comes to Minneapolis, 3/15 & 16
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 20, 2013


Monty Python's Spamalot, the 2005 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, returns to Minneapolis for a limited engagement of only three performances, Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, 2013 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre. Lovingly "ripped off" from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," it turns the legendary tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table on its head with a chorus line of dancing divas, knights in tights, flatulent Frenchman and killer rabbits. Single tickets are on sale now. Monty Python's Spamalot is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Plays The State Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2013


Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic 'Monty Python and The Holy Grail.' Show times are today, February 10 at 2 & 7 PM.

Monty Python's SPAMALOT Comes to Spencer Theater, 2/25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2013


Harken up, ye one n'all: the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' visits the fair city of Alto for one performance only Monday, February 25 at 7 p.m. at the simply lovely, state-of-the-art Spencer Theater.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT to Play The State Theatre, 2/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013


Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic 'Monty Python and The Holy Grail.' Show times are Sunday, February 10 at 2 & 7 PM.

SPAMALOT Returns to DC This April
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 13, 2012


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will return to the fair city of Washington, D.C., for a final one-week only engagement April 10 through 14 at The National Theatre.

Producer Sues Monty Python Troupe Members Over SPAMALOT
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2012


According to Deadline.com, Monty Python and the Holy Grail producer Mark Forstater is suing the Monty Python comedy troupe for profits he says he is owed from the Broadway musical Spamalot.

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