NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009
The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.
Maine State Music Theatre Announces 2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2009
Maine State Music Theater has announced its line-up for summer 2010. The titles include: 'Always... Patsy Cline,' 'My Fair Lady,' 'Chicago,' and 'Monty Python's Spamalot.' The season will begin on June 9th and run through August 28th. This will be MSMT's 52nd summer season presenting professional musical theatre at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick, Maine. The season will also be a celebration of Artistic Director, Chuck Abbott's 20th year.
Monty Python Announces Ruby Jubilee At Royal Albert Hall 10/23, New Book Published & More As Part Of 40th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2009
Monty Python will celebrate its Ruby Jubilee later this year on stage, in print and on television in London, Hollywood and in New York. As well as performances of An Evening with Without Monty Python at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre (23 September - 4 October) and at the Town Hall New York (6 - 10 October), the publication of a new book, Monty Python Live! and a new 6 part documentary series - Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) scheduled for transmission on October, London will host, for one night only on Friday 23 October 2009, the European premiere of Eric Idle and John Du Prez's Not The Messiah at the Royal Albert Hall.
REVIEW: Good Knight and Goodbye, SPAMALOT! (Tour Ends 10/18)
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009
REVIEW: If you have not had any prior or much exposure to the absurdist comedy of Monty Python before, don't fear (or, worse, soil your pants and run away). Not knowing anything from their decades-long catalog of shtick will not prevent you from enjoying MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, one of the funniest musicals ever to grace the main stage of the Orange County Performing Arts Center. But it helps. (The tour ends October 18).
SPAMALOT National Tour Bids Farewell and Good 'Knight' in Costa Mesa, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009
The legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail will be told for the last time Sunday, October 18th, 2009 in Costa Mesa. Monty Python's Spamalot, the 2005 Tony Award winner for Best Musical will end its reign on the road.
SPAMALOT Tour To End in Costa Mesa, 10/18; John O'Hurley Stars
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009
The national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Monty Python's Spamalot will end after its run at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, CA. The production will run from October 6 - October 18. John O'Hurley ('Seinfeld,' 'Dancing with the Stars') will reprise his role of King Arthur for the musical's final performances.
National Tour Of Monty Python's SPAMALOT Set To Close In Costa Mesa CA 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009
The record breaking National Tour of Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, will close in Costa Mesa CA on October 18th. The musical's tour will have played 1408 performances over 101 separate engagements throughout North America, to an audience estimated at nearly 3.6 million people.
REVIEW: Good Knight and Goodbye, SPAMALOT! (Tour Ends 10/18)
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009
REVIEW: If you have not had any prior or much exposure to the absurdist comedy of Monty Python before, don't fear (or, worse, soil your pants and run away). Not knowing anything from their decades-long catalog of shtick will not prevent you from enjoying MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, one of the funniest musicals ever to grace the main stage of the Orange County Performing Arts Center. But it helps. (The tour ends October 18).
REVIEW: Good Knight and Goodbye, SPAMALOT! (Tour Ends 10/18)
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2009
REVIEW: If you have not had any prior or much exposure to the absurdist comedy of Monty Python before, don't fear (or, worse, soil your pants and run away). Not knowing anything from their decades-long catalog of shtick will not prevent you from enjoying MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, one of the funniest musicals ever to grace the main stage of the Orange County Performing Arts Center. But it helps. (The tour ends October 18).
REVIEW: Good Knight and Goodbye, SPAMALOT! (Tour Ends 10/18)
by Michael L. Quintos - Oct 15, 2009
REVIEW: If you have not had any prior or much exposure to the absurdist comedy of Monty Python before, don't fear (or, worse, soil your pants and run away). Not knowing anything from their decades-long catalog of shtick will not prevent you from enjoying MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, one of the funniest musicals ever to grace the main stage of the Orange County Performing Arts Center. But it helps. (The tour ends October 18).
SPAMALOT National Tour Bids Farewell and Good 'Knight' in Costa Mesa, 10/18
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 13, 2009
The legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail will be told for the last time Sunday, October 18th, 2009 in Costa Mesa. Monty Python's Spamalot, the 2005 Tony Award winner for Best Musical will end its reign on the road.
BWW INTERVIEWS: SPAMALOT Cast Celebrate Final Tour Stop Oct. 6 - 18 in the O.C.
by Michael L. Quintos - Oct 15, 2009
The 'Bright Side of Life' will light up for just two more weeks as The Tony and Grammy Award-winning MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT makes its final stop (after an almost four year national tour run) at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on October 6 - 18. As a special closing treat, John O' Hurley (TV's Seinfeld, Dancing with the Stars, and Family Feud) will reprise the role of King Arthur for its final set of performances. Orange County correspondent Michael Lawrence Quintos recently spoke with cast members Paula Wise and Christopher Gurr about their long, soon-to-end journey with the hilarious musical comedy.
SPAMALOT Tour To End in Costa Mesa, 10/18; John O'Hurley Stars
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2009
The national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Monty Python's Spamalot will end after its run at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, CA. The production will run from October 6 - October 18. John O'Hurley ('Seinfeld,' 'Dancing with the Stars') will reprise his role of King Arthur for the musical's final performances.
Orange County hosts final tour stop of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, 10/06-10/18
by Michael L. Quintos - Oct 5, 2009
The 'Bright Side of Life' will light up for just two final weeks as The Tony and Grammy Award-winning MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT makes its final stop (after an almost four year national tour run) at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on October 6 ? 18. As a special closing treat, John O' Hurley (TV's Seinfeld, Dancing with the Stars, and Family Feud) will reprise his role of King Arthur.