Bainbridge Performing Arts to Present SPAMALOT, 12/5-26

Bainbridge Performing Arts will stage MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Maangement and opening December 5. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table- featuring cows, killer rabbits, and a Diva to end all divas.

Director Ken Michels (Avenue Q, The Full Monty, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Shrek, The Musical, and The Santaland Diaries is so pleased to return to BPA for this production, saying, "When Heather Dawson agreed to choreograph Spamalot, the word spectacular came into play. Come be silly and enjoy a spectacular evening of fun.." BPA's Resident Musical Director Josh Anderson (Little Shop of Horrors, Avenue Q, Shrek, The Musical, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) is equally enthusiastic, and says, "SPAMALOT has a rollicking score and a fabulous band that perfectly compliments the humor of Monty Python. Paired with Heather Dawson's high-energy choreography, Spamalot is sure to have you tapping your toes and humming along!"

Featuring newcomers and veterans of BPA's stage, the stellar cast includes Gregory Conn as KING ARTHUR, Ryan Patrick O'Donnell as PATSY, Jalyn Green as SIR ROBIN, Matthew Cordell as SIR LANCELOT, Justin Wayne Lynn as DENNIS GALAHAD, Emily Kight as LADY OF THE LAKE, Olivia Lee, Brittany Hobson, Kayla Teel, Diane Peterson, Rowan Lanning, Hayden Longmire as LAKER GIRLS, VILLAGERS, CAMELOT DANCERS & ENSEMBLE, Robert Craighead as SIR BEDEVERE & CONCORDE, Ryan Bohannon as HISTORIAN & BROTHER MAYNARD, Alex Fuller as PRINCE HERBERT & NOT-DEAD FRED, Gary Fetterplace as MAYOR & GALAHAD'S MOTHER, Jack Hilovsky as KNIGHT WHO SAY NI, Kayla Teel as SIR BORS, Luke Walker as FRENCH TAUNTER, BLACK KNIGHT & TIM THE ENCHANTER, Walker Ranson as SIR NOT APPEARING, Kayla Teel, Hayden Longmire, Gary Fetterplace as ROBIN'S MINSTRELS, and Alex Fuller, Gary Fetterplace, Jack Hilovsky, Luke Walker, Walker Ranson, Ryan Bohannon as KNIGHTS & ENSEMBLE.

With book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT is produced by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide. Winner of three Tony Awards, including "Best Musical." The original Broadway production was produced by Boyett Ostar Productions, The Shubert Organization, Arielle Tepper Madover, Stephanie McClelland/Lawrence Horowitz,Elan V McAllister/Allan S. Gordon, Independent Producers Network, Roy Furman, GRS Associates, Jam Theatricals, TGA Entertainment, and Clear Channel Entertainment.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT appears at BPA December 5 - 21, with shows Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. plus Sundays at 3:00 p.m. The run includes one exception and one addition: the Saturday, December 6 performance is a 3:00 p.m. matinee, and there is a special Industry Night performance Monday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. A Pay-What-You-Can Preview will be held Thursday, December 4 at7:30 p.m., and the Opening Night Reception is Friday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $27 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $19 for students, youth, military, and teachers, may be purchased online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, by phone at 206.842.8569 or in person at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island. BPA Box Office hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and one hour prior to each performance.

Our generous Title Sponsor for MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT is Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. BPA is supported, in part, by Bainbridge Community Foundation and One Call for All.