'Monty Python's Spamalot' Lauren Kennedy assumes the role of The Lady of the Lake

Lauren Kennedy will take over the role of The Lady of the Lake in the musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, from the 20 Dec 2005.

As announced previously, Simon Russell Beale will assume the role of King Arthur on the same date.

Lauren Kennedy recently starred as Nellie Forbush in Trevor Nunn's revival of South Pacific at London�s Royal National Theatre. Her Broadway credits include Les Mis�rables, Sunset Boulevard (also on National Tour), Side Show as Daisy Hilton and Cinderella at The New York City Opera.Her other notable credits include Hot Shoe Shuffle directed by David Atkins, Irving Berlin's White Christmas written and produced by Paul Blake, The Rhythm Club ) directed by Eric Schaeffer and The Last Five Years written by Jason Robert Brown and directed by Daisy Prince.

Spamalot, opened at Shubert Theatre on the 17 Mar 2005 following previews from the 14 Feb 2005. The show is currently booking to the 3 Sep 2006.

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 Hank Azaria (Sir Lancelot), 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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