Monty Python's Spamalot is a comedic musical based on the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). Like the film, it is a highly irreverent and very silly mockery of Arthurian Legend, but it differs from the film in many other ways, especially its parodies of Broadway theatre. Eric Idle, a member of the Monty Python team, wrote the musical's book and lyrics, and collaborated with John Du Prez on the music. It was directed by Mike Nichols, and won the Tony Award for Best Musical of the 2004-2005 season.
Spamalot's plot follows King Arthur as he journeys to find the Holy Grail. Arthur, travelling with his servant Patsy, recruits several knights to accompany him on his quest, including Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad. Along the way, they meet the Lady of the Lake and a host of other odd characters, including Prince Herbert, The French Taunter, Tim the Enchanter, the Black Knight and the Knight of Ni.
Cast
The original cast includes Tim Curry as King Arthur, Michael McGrath as Patsy, David Hyde Pierce as Sir Robin, Hank Azaria as Sir Lancelot and other roles (including the French Taunter and Tim the Enchanter), Christopher Sieber as Sir Galahad, and Sara Ramirez as the Lady of the Lake. It also includes Christian Borle as Prince Herbert and John Cleese as the (recorded) voice of God.
Azaria's roles were taken over by Alan Tudyk starting June 7, 2005; Azaria is scheduled to return to the cast on December 2, 2005, after his work on a new season of Huff is completed.
Two other cast changes are planned for December:
Azaria and Pierce are contractually committed to the show until April 2006.
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