Monty Python's Spamalot 2005

Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 9+
Opened: March 17, 2005
Closing: January 11, 2009

Monty Python's Spamalot - 2005 - Broadway History , Info & More

Winner of the 2005 Tony, Outer Critics and Drama Desk Awards for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is Broadway's most hilarious hit comedy. The record breaking show, written by Eric Idle and John Du Prez and directed by Tony winner Mike Nichols, tells the legendary tale of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Spamalot features a chorus line of legless knights, men in tights (with killer legs), killer rabbits and sexy dancing divas.

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Hadary To Rein As King Arthur In 'Spamalot' Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 1, 2009

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.

Chamberlain Led SPAMALOT Tour Returns to Chicago 1/20 - 2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2009

Broadway In Chicago is proud to present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Starring Richard Chamberlain as King Arthur, Monty Python's SPAMALOT will run for a limited engagement January 20 to February 1, 2009.

SPAMALOT Sings Final 'Ni', Run Ends Today 1/11
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2009

Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the funniest musical in the universe, ends its reign on Broadway Sunday, January 11 following the evening performance, after 1,574 performances (and 35 previews).

SPAMALOT Begins Final Week of 'Ni', Ends Run 1/11
by Eddie Varley - January 5, 2009

Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the funniest musical in the universe, will begin its final week of performances tomorrow at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). The show will end its reign on Broadway Sunday, January 11 following the evening performance, after 1,574 performances (and 35 previews).

Chamberlain Led SPAMALOT Tour Returns to Chicago 1/20 - 2/1
by Eddie Varley - December 11, 2008

Broadway In Chicago is proud to present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Starring Richard Chamberlain as King Arthur, Monty Python's SPAMALOT will run for a limited engagement January 20 to February 1, 2009.

Photo Coverage: SPAMALOT'S Clay Aiken Makes A Fan's Birthday Extra Special
by Eddie Varley - December 8, 2008

Clay Aiken returned to the scene of his triumphant Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT on September 19th. Clay's debut on Broadway earlier this year was met with wild enthusiasm from both his legion of fans and the New York press. After the performance on Friday December 5th the Broadway actor and music superstar made one lucky fans birthday something special by stopping by and signing her program and wishing her a very happy birthday. Broadwayworld's camera was there to join in on all the b-day fun!

SPAMALOT Creator Idle Takes 'Monty Python' Online with New Website
by Eddie Varley - December 6, 2008

The New York Times is reporting that Eric Idle is guiding the drive to officially take Monty Python to the Internet.The creation is called, Pythonline.com, it is a social network and digital playground, offers clips of old material that people can use to make mash-ups, perhaps inserting their own pet in the killer-rabbit scene from 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail.'

Spamalot Moves Up Closing Date 1 Week to Jan. 11, 2009
by Robert Diamond - November 21, 2008

Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the 2005 Tony Award? winning Broadway smash hit musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, will play its last pair of coconuts on Sunday, January 11, 2009 following the evening performance, after 1,574 performances (and 35 previews) at the Shubert Theatre in New York.

Spamalot's Clay Aiken on 'Entertainment Tonight' Tonight, 11/6
by Robert Diamond - November 6, 2008

Clay Aiken, currently starring in MONTY PYTHON' S SPAMALOT as Sir Robin, will be featured in an interview on 'Entertainment Tonight,' tonight Thursday November 6. ET is seen on WCBS TV (Channel 2) at 7:30 PM. Elsewhere, please check local listings.

Clay Aiken Announces Official Biography Contest Winner
by Faetra Petillo - October 21, 2008

Clay Aiken, currently starring in Monty Python's SPAMALOT, has announced the 'Write Clay's Playbill Biography Contest' winner. The contest offered members of his fan club the chance to write his official Playbill biography.

SPAMALOT to Close on Broadway on January 18, 2009
by Robert Diamond - October 17, 2008

Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the 2005 Tony Award® winning Broadway musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, will play its last pair of coconuts on Sunday, January 18, 2009.

Photo Flash: Monty Python's 'Spamalot' With Aiken, Siberry and Dandridge
by Faetra Petillo - October 9, 2008

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, the Tony Award winning musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, is currently playing at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th St.).

Michael Siberry: New King's on the Block
by Eugene Lovendusky - October 9, 2008

'Monty Python's Spamalot' recently welcomed Michael Siberry to the Broadway company after originating the role of King Arthur in the national tour and performing it for two years. Between hunts for the Holy Grail and calculating the distance a swallow can fly whilst carrying a coconut, Michael Siberry found a moment to chat with BroadwayWorld about his time performing the gilded role in the hyperbolic (and supremely comical) Kingdom of Camelot...

Photo Coverage: Clay Aiken Returns to 'Monty Python's Spamalot'
by Pablo Pimienta - September 20, 2008

Clay Aiken returned to the scene of his triumphant Broadway debut Friday September 19th as he rejoined the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot'. Clay's debut as 'Sir Robin' on Broadway earlier this year was met with wild enthusiasm from both his legion of fans and the New York press. BroadwayWorld.com made sure our cameras were there as he made his return to the New York stage!

Clay Aiken Returns As 'Sir Robin' In Spamalot Tonight, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 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.

BC/EFA Auctioning Clay Aiken 'Spamalot' Package
by Faetra Petillo - September 18, 2008

BC/EFA is auctioning off a special ticket package to see the Clay Aiken's return to Spamalot. All proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Monty Python's Spamalot FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

He's Going to Tell
Fisch Schlapping Song
King Arthur's Song
I Am Not Dead Yet
Come With Me
The Song That Goes Like This
All for One
Knights of the Round Table
Find Your Grail
Run Away
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Brave Sir Robin
You Won't Succeed on Broadway
The Diva's Lament
Where Are You?
Here Are You
His Name Is Lancelot
I'm All Alone
The Holy Grail
Find Your Grail Finale
Overture
Monty Python's Spamalot has had 10 productions including Broadway which opened in 2005, US Tour which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2006, Las Vegas which opened in 2007, US Tour which opened in 2010, US Tour which opened in 2011, West End which opened in 2012, West End which opened in 2012, Los Angeles which opened in 2015 and Broadway which opened in 2023.
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Eric Idle, Best Choreography for Casey Nicholaw, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Tim Hatley, Best Direction of a Musical for Mike Nichols, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Hugh Vanstone, Best Orchestrations for Larry Hochman, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John Du Prez Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Eric Idle and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Tim Hatley.
Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Eric Idle, Best Choreography for Casey Nicholaw, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Tim Hatley, Best Direction of a Musical for Mike Nichols, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Hugh Vanstone, Best Orchestrations for Larry Hochman, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John Du Prez , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Eric Idle, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Tim Hatley, .
Monty Python's Spamalot has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Tim Hatley, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Eric Idle, Outstanding New Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Monty Python's Spamalot, Outstanding Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Casey Nicholaw, Outstanding Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Tim Hatley, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Mike Nichols, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hugh Vanstone, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Hank Azaria.
Monty Python's Spamalot has won several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Tim Hatley and Eric Idle respectively. It also won Outstanding New Musical at the Drama Desk Awards. The show was recognized as Outstanding Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Casey Nicholaw received the award for Outstanding Choreography, Tim Hatley won for Outstanding Costume Design, and Mike Nichols was awarded Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Hugh Vanstone won for Outstanding Lighting Design at the same event. Hank Azaria received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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