Spamalot: Clay Aiken once again assumes the role of 'Sir Robin'

Clay Aiken, the 2003 'American Idol' runner up contestant, returns to the role of 'Sir Robin' this evening (19 Sep 2008) in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python�s Spamalot.

Aiken will reprise the role of 'Sir Robin ' from 19 Sep 2008 - 4 Jan 2009, assuming the role from Robert Petkoff who played his final performance on 18 Sep 2008.

Aiken said about his return to the show, �Since leaving Spamalot in May, jokes have just not been funny. Food has lost its taste. The grass is no longer green -- the sky no longer blue. And, babies WON'T stop crying!! I'm so excited about coming back to the funniest show in the world!"

Aiken made his Broadway debut as 'Sir Robin' earlier this year. He became a star following his success on the 'American Idol' television series, and has sold more than six million albums; co-authored a best-selling book; and, played six sold-out concert tours.

Spamalot opened at Shubert Theatre on the 17 Mar 2005 following previews from the 14 Feb 2005. The show is currently booking to 1 Feb 2009.

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.

The musical opened to excellent reviews. The New York Post wrote "Bloody fantastic. Gorgeously silly. Superlative and better.� The USA Today said "Somewhere on the mythical Isle of Avalon, King Arthur is rolling over in his grave � and laughing till his armor rattles." and NewsDay printed "Eric Idle and Mike Nichols have indeed fashioned a Holy Grail of a big, crowd-pleasing Broadway musical comedy. The show slays 'em like Excalibur."

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.

The musical, directed by Mike Nichols and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, currently features Michael Siberry (King Arthur), Merle Dandridge (The Lady of the Lake), Bradley Dean (Sir Dennis), Rick Holmes (Sir Lancelot), David Hibbard (Patsy), Clay Aiken (Sir Robin/Guard/Brother Maynard), Tom Deckman (Historian/Prince Herbert) and Wally Dunn (Sir Bedevere).

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.