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Monty Python's Spamalot on Tour
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical and the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this adaptation of Monty Python's classic 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail returns with its gleefully absurdist spin on the legend of King Arthur. Featuring hilarious songs written by original Python member Eric Idle (along with music by composer John du Prez), Spamalot is a riotous display of medieval costumery, bumbling swordplay, silly dances, gloriously over-the-top sing-alongs and, of course, killer rabbits. A surefire, laugh-out-loud crowd-pleaser from start to finish, Spamalot is a reminder to â as its famous closing number goes â always look on the bright side of life.
Monty Python's Spamalot Background
Released just after their sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus completed its legendary five-year run on the BBC, the 1975 film Monty Python and The Holy Grail proved the British comedy troupe could successfully adapt its wacky sensibility to feature-length narratives. Their ridiculous, proudly blasphemous retelling of King Arthur's quest for the titular religious touchstone became an instant cult classic and, 30 years after its release, provided the inspiration for Python's maiden voyage onto Broadway. Conceived by founding member Eric Idle, Spamalot adapted The Holy Grail into a musical featuring new songs and a few reworked tunes from the Python canon (including a revision of the Life of Brian classic, "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life"). Spamalot's original Broadway production was directed by veteran filmmaker Mike Nichols and starred Rocky Horror Picture Show alum Tim Curry in the lead role of King Arthur; it would go on to be nominated for a whopping 14 Tony Awards, winning three of them (including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical). A massive box office success that grossed over $175 million in its first run, Spamalot has effectively toured the world in perpetuity since its debut, spawning countless community-theater productions in the process.
I am not a big fan of Monty Python but my son is. So we went to Spamalot and I can say that I was a HUGE fan!! Right from the beginning, the show was bright, the scenery amazing, and the talent was AWESOME!!! Totally inappropriate and politically incorrect as expected but definitely worth seeing - don't miss it!!!
I love a part of it fun and funny amazing crew best I have seen in a long time. Well Done
Constant laughing! The references were never lost on us. The Lady of the Lakes had a voice that blew you out of your seat. Local references also made the show more personal.
We picked up the kids from college and really enjoyed the show. Lots of laughs.
Spamalot is now my favorite show. Not only is it based off one of my favorite movies, but acting was amazing. I loved all the little twists they had on different scenes while still keeping to the script of the movie. Would most definitely see again!!!
What a great time... the whole family loved it!!! Everyone went home singing!
5th time seeing the show - still gave me belly laughs! Perfection! Thank you!!! đ
Thoroughly enjoyed this performance by a talented cast and group of musicians.
Second time I have seen this show. It never fails to entertain and this production was far better than last one I saw. Excellent voices and dancing was great. Would recommend it to any fans of Monty Python.
I bought the tickets for my husband as a surprise to help celebrate Valentine's Day! It was certainly a good way to chase away the winter blues! The actors were superb. The "Lady From the Lake" was an excellent singer! I would recommend everyone to go see it!
Always look on the bright side of life... this show was stupendous from start to finish...
This show is Hysterical! This is what I miss in Broadway shows. Laughter and music and the desire to see it over and over. I saw it 14 years ago and loved it as much now as I did then. So glad the tour came through my area after all these years.
Very solid, good cast! The dialog is as funny as it was the first time I saw it - maybe even funnier because it is still SO silly!! Wonderful afternoon of laughs!!
Very funny and talented actors. Saw this when it was on Broadway and enjoyed it just the same.
Absolutely amazing show. Cast is phenomenally funny. I would see this over & over again.
The show hit all the highlights of the movie. Extremely funny and real up-to-date quips. The cast was small but worked very hard with many costume changes and a wide range of talent. Nice to relax and enjoy
If you like the movie and general silliness, you should enjoy this! It was light and ridiculous and they even managed to work the Super Bowl score into the act II script since we attended on Super Bowl Sunday. It's a pretty short show, but we had a great time.
One of favorite shows. Just pure entertainment for an evening laugh riot. Sparse audience because of the Super Bowl, but they loved it. Cast was great. Thanks so much to Ticketmaster for allowing us to switch dates because of bad weather opening night, Very polite and accommodating.
Highly recommended piece of political social satire that will make your guts explode with laughter plus the classic money python theme a must-see
We really enjoyed the show. The performers were top grade and the musicians were just as amazing.
