Spamalot – 2004
The Pythons are back ! Well, sort of. Spamalot is the award winning musical comedy, adapted (‘lovingly ripped off from”) the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, by former Python Eric Idle.
Previewing in Chicago USA in 2004, the show has toured all over the world, indeed, during its initial run of over 1,500 performances it was seen by more than two million people and grossed over $175 million.
As you’ll see from the dates it’s the show that wouldn’t go away.
Summary
Whilst like the film, it is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian Legend, there are some subtle differences from the film, in that it is a musical comedy.
Clips
Cast
Too many to list as the show has travelled the UK and USA. British performers have included Jodie Prenger and Sanjeev Bhaskar.
Details
Music:
John Du Prez
Eric Idle
Neil Innes
Lyrics: Eric idle
Book: Eric Idle
First Performance:
Previewed at Chicago’s Shubert Theatre (now the Bank of America Theatre) on 21st December 2004
Broadway Debut, 2005
West End (UK), 2006
Toured USA, 2008 (North) – 2009 (South)
Toured UK in 2010
West End Revival 2012
North America Tour (3rd time)
UK Tour (2nd) 2015
UK Tour (3rd) 2017
Broadway Revival, 2023