Who wrote the music for Spamalot?
Eric Idle
John Du PrezNeil Innes
Spamalot/Composers
When was Spamalot written?
During its initial run of 1,575 performances, it was seen by more than two million people and grossed over $175 million….
| Spamalot | |
|---|---|
| Lyrics | Eric Idle |
| Book | Eric Idle |
| Basis | Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Monty Python |
| Premiere | 21 December 2004: Shubert Theatre, Chicago |
Why is Spamalot called Spamalot?
The show’s bookwriter Eric Idle has pointed out that the title is derived from the movie in which one of the characters has the quotes “I eat ham and jam and Spam a lot.” As such, production spokespersons confirmed that the producers are planning to keep the title for the show.
Is Spamalot Spam?
The film Monty Python and the Holy Grail that Spamalot is based on, was financed by musicians like Pink Floyd. The ‘Spam’ in Spamalot is the same as Hormel’s product SPAM.
Who Played God in Spamalot?
legend Eric Idle
The role of God is currently played by Python legend Eric Idle, and features in Monty Python’s Spamalot when King Arthur and the Knights of The Round Table are given their quest to find The Holy Grail. (NOTE: The role of God is filmed – no actor appears live on stage in the role).
What is the story of Spamalot?
SPAMALOT tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend.
Who was the original Broadway cast of Spamalot?
The original Broadway cast of Spamalot included Tim Curry as King Arthur, David Hyde Pierce as Sir Robin, Hank Azaria as Sir Lancelot, Michael McGrath, Christopher Sieber and Christian Borle in a handful of roles and Ramirez in a Tony-winning turn as The Lady of the Lake.
Who is Lady of the Lake in Spamalot?
Hannah Waddingham was, until last week, performing the role of �The Lady of the Lake� in the London production of the musical. She has exchanged roles with Broadway’s Marin Mazzie, who assumes the role in the London production on 14 Jan 2008.
Who are the actors in the play Spamalot?
In October 2014, Harvest Rain Theatre Company under the direction of producer Tim O’Connor staged a production of Spamalot with a cast list including Jon English as King Arthur, Simon Gallaher as Patsy, Julie Anthony as the Lady of the Lake, Frank Woodley as Sir Robin, Chris Kellett as Sir Lancelot, and Stephen Hirst as Galahad .
What is Spamalot?
Spamalot is the gaudy climax of a long, unfunny tradition of post-Python exploitation – books, actions figures, video games – that treats the old material as a series of slogans to be referenced without doing any of the work that made the lines so original in the first place.”.
What is Monty Python’s Spamalot?
Monty Python’s Spamalot is a musical comedy adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Like the motion picture, it is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, but it differs from the film in many ways.
Where did Spamalot take it’s North American tour?
Spamalot’ s North American tour took it to Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre in May 2006. A North American tour commenced in spring 2006, and the cast included Michael Siberry as King Arthur, Jeff Dumas as Patsy, Richard Holmes as Lancelot, Bradley Dean as Galahad and Tom Deckman as The Historian.