"Monty Python's Spamalot" Christopher Sieber joins cast, replacing Douglas Sills

Tue 23 Nov 2004 "Monty Python's Spamalot" Christopher Sieber joins cast, replacing Douglas Sills The producers of Monty Python's Spamalot have announced that Christopher Sieber has joined the cast in the role of Sir Galahad, replacing Douglas Sills who last week withdrew from the production. Douglas Sills who was to play the role of Sir Galahad will not be appearing in the upcoming Broadway production of Monty Python's Spamalot. The producers of the new musical acknowledge that considerable changes in the original script have taken place during the rehearsal process dramatically affecting the role that Douglas Sills was playing. After extensive conversations between Douglas and the creative team, he has chosen to withdraw from the production. A representative for Mr. Sills commented that while Douglas excitement about the production has not diminished, he feels it is artistically necessary and best for not only himself, but for the show as well, for him to depart in its early stages Monty Python's 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. Monty Python's Spamalot, will be produced on Broadway by Ostar Boyett Productions. The production will be directed by Mike Nichols; choreographed by Casey Nicholaw; sets and costumes by Tim Hatley; lighting by Hugh Vanstone ; and musical direction by Todd Ellison. Cast: David Hyde Pierce (Sir Robin), Tim Curry (King Arthur), Hank Azaria (Sir Lancelot), Christopher Sieber (Sir Galahad)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, and Scott Taylor. Monty Python's Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Spamalot features a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight who create unforgettable musical production numbers that Eric Idle promises will be as good as or quite likely better than any other show with killer rabbits and a legless knight opening on Broadway. Full casting and ticket information will be announced soon.