Monty Python's Spamalot: Lewis Cleale plays Sir Galahad

Lewis Cleale joined the cast of Monty Python's Spamalot on 3 Jul 2006, playing the role of Sir Galahad. Ceale replaces Christopher Sieber, who silently ended his run on 2 Jul 2006.

Lewis Cleale's previous Broadway credits include Amour, Once Upon a Mattress and Swinging on a Star.

Spamalot, opened at Shubert Theatre on the 17 Mar 2005 following previews from the 14 Feb 2005. The show is currently booking to 6 May 2007.

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's cast includes Harry Groener (King Arthur), Steve Kazee (Sir Lancelot), Martin Moran (Sir Robin), Michael McGrath (Patsy), Steve Rosen (Sir Bedevere) and Lauren Kennedy (The Lady of the Lake).

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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