Spamalot: Marin Mazzie and Wally Dunn assume the roles of 'Lady of the Lake' and 'Sir Bedevere,' respectively

As previously announced, Monty Python�s Spamalot welcomes returning Tony and Olivier Award nominee Marin Mazzie and new cast member Wally Dunn to the cast this evening (17 Jun 2008).

Mazzie will reprise her role as 'The Lady of The Lake' while Dunn will assume the role of �Sir Bedevere.�

Mazzie returns to Spamalot after starring as �Guenevere� in the New York Philharmonic�s recent production of 'Camelot' (opposite Gabriel Byrne). Prior to that, 'Mazzie' starred in both the Broadway (opposite Jonathan Hadary) and London (opposite Peter Davison) productions of Spamalot as �The Lady of the Lake.�

Dunn joins the Broadway company of Spamalot after playing the role of �Sir Bedevere� in the show�s national tour. He made his Broadway debut in 'One Mo' Time' (2002), and understudied many roles in the 2003 Broadway revivAL of 'Gypsy'.

Spamalot now features Tony Award nominee Jonathan Hadary and Olivier Award nominee Marin Mazzie, who play 'King Arthur' and 'The Lady of the Lake' respectively.

They are joined by Bradley Dean (Sir Dennis), Rick Holmes (Sir Lancelot), David Hibbard (Patsy), Robert Petkoff (Sir Robin/Guard/Brother Maynard), Tom Deckman (Historian/Prince Herbert) and Wally Dunn (Sir Bedevere).
Note: Stephen Collins assumes the role of 'King Arthur' and Drew Lachey the role of 'Patsy' from 24 Jun 2008.

Spamalot opened at Shubert Theatre on the 17 Mar 2005 following previews from the 14 Feb 2005. The show is currently booking through to 23 Nov 2008.

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 opened to excellent notices. 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 features a book and lyrics by Eric Idle, music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, direction by Mike Nichols, choreography by Casey Nicholaw and is 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 with two songs from the 1975 film and the Python classic �Always Look On The Bright Side of Life� from 1979�s The Life of Brian.

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.