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Redlemon · 07-08-2004, 05:55 AM

Just saw the news for the casting of Spamalot, the musical based on Monty Python's Holy Grail.

Quote:

'Grail' becoming Broadway's 'Spamalot'

Associated Press

NEW YORK - Broadway will have its own Monty Python gang next year - David Hyde Pierce, Tim Curry and Hank Azaria.

The actors will star in "Spamalot," a musical adapted from the film classic "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," it was announced yesterday.

"Spamalot," directed by Mike Nichols, is scheduled to open March 10, 2005, at the Shubert Theatre.

"Spamalot" has a book by Eric Idle, an original member of the zany British group best known for the TV series "Monty Python's Flying Circus." Music and lyrics are by Idle and John Du Prez.

Hyde Pierce, the Emmy-winning performer from television's "Frasier," will portray Sir Robin. Curry will play King Arthur, and Azaria will be Sir Lancelot in the show.

Idle played Sir Robin in the movie.

Man, what great casting! This could be good...

Charlatan · 07-08-2004, 06:14 AM

I hate musicals but I would buy a ticket to this... hell I'd even fly to NYC for the weekend (if the reviews are good).

the_marq · 07-08-2004, 06:32 AM

I have always thought that David Hyde Peirce could do so much more. Not that Fraiser was bad or anything, it just kept DHP from doing a lot of other things. Now that the show is over I expect great things from him.

djtestudo · 07-08-2004, 11:27 AM

This could be the greatest thing ever.

07-08-2004, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I hate musicals but I would buy a ticket to this... hell I'd even fly to NYC for the weekend (if the reviews are good). __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

07-08-2004, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
the_marq All hail the Mountain King Location: Black Mesa	I have always thought that David Hyde Peirce could do so much more. Not that Fraiser was bad or anything, it just kept DHP from doing a lot of other things. Now that the show is over I expect great things from him. __________________ The Truth: Johnny Cash could have kicked Bruce Lee's ass if he wanted to. #3 in a series

07-08-2004, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	This could be the greatest thing ever. __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun