'Monty Python's Spamalot,' Hank Azaria to return as Sir Lancelot David Hyde Pierce extends his stay

Hank Azaria will return to the role of Sir Lancelot in the musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, on the 2 Dec 2005. David Hyde Pierce will extend his stay as Sir Robin. Both actors will remain in the musical until April 2006.

Mr. Azaria is returning to Spamalot following a scheduled leave of absence this summer to film the Showtime series Huff.

As previously announced, acclaimed British actor Simon Russell Beale will join the company as King Arthur onthe 20 Dec 2005.

Spamalot, is now booking to the 4 Jun 2006 at the Shubert Theatre .The show opened at the Shubert on the 17 Mar 2005, following previews from the 14 Feb 2005.

Spamalot, a new musical ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy teams most popular motion picture, 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', features a book by Eric Idle, based on the screenplay of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' by Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, with an entirely new score featuring music and lyrics by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, along with three songs from the 1975 film.

Spamalot, is produced on Broadway by Ostar Boyett Productions. The production is directed by Mike Nichols; choreographed by Casey Nicholaw; sets and costumes by Tim Hatley; lighting by Hugh Vanstone ; and musical direction by Todd Ellison.

Spamalot stars David Hyde Pierce (Sir Robin), Tim Curry (King Arthur), Alan Tudyk (Sir Lancelot), Michael McGrath (Patsy), Steve Rosen (Sir Bedevere), Sara Ramirez (The Lady of the Lake), Brad Bradley, Thomas Cannizzaro, Kevin Covert, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jennifer Frankel, Lisa Gajda, Jenny Hill, Emily Hsu, Abbey O'Brien, Ariel Reid, Pamela Remler, Greg Reuter, Brian Shepard, Rick Spaans, Scott Taylor.

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail. The musical features a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight.

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