'Monty Python's Spamalot' Alan Tudyk to play Lancelot from the 7 Jun 2005

Alan Tudyk will take over the role of Lancelot in the new musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, during Hank Azaria's scheduled leave of absence.

Mr. Azaria has a previously announced scheduled commitment to film the Showtime series 'Huff' this Summer. He will leave Spamalot on the 6 Jun, and will return to the Shubert Theatre for six more months with the show at the end of November.

Alan Tudyk has appeared on the New York stage in 'Epic Proportions,' 'Wonder of the World,' and 'The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told.' He has also apeared on TV in episodes of 'Frasier' and 'Strangers With Candy.' No stranger to Arthurian legend, he appeared in the movie, 'A Knights Tale.'

Spamalot, is now booking to the 9 Apr 2006. Tickets for the new booking period went on sale on Fri 29 Apr.

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), Hank Azaria (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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