Shows · Spamalot
Spamalot
Opened 2005
1,575 performances
Musical, Modern
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a ridiculous quest for the Holy Grail, encountering a killer rabbit, taunting French knights, the Knights Who Say Ni, and the Lady of the Lake. Along the way, the show gleefully breaks the fourth wall, spoofs Broadway conventions, and reminds the audience to 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.'
- Music
- John Du Prez, Eric Idle
- Lyrics
- Eric Idle
- Book
- Eric Idle
Productions4 productions: 2 on Broadway, 2 in the West End
Recordings 1 recording
Spamalot (also known as Monty Python's Spamalot: A New Musical (Lovingly) Ripped Off from the Motion Picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail) is a musical with music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, and lyrics and a book by Idle. Based on the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical offers a highly irreverent parody of Arthurian legend, with the title being a portmanteau of Spam and Camelot. The original 2005 Broadway production directed by Mike Nichols received 14 Tony Award nominations, winning in three categories, including Best Musical. During its initial run of 1,575 performances, the production was seen by more than two million people and grossed over $168 million. Tim Curr…
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