'Spamalot' sets Broadway cast and creative team
The production premiered earlier in 2023 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and multiple cast members from that run reprise their roles.
Whatever happened to their parts? The first Broadway revival of Spamalot has set its cast and creative team. Performances begin October 31 at the St. James Theatre ahead of a November 16 opening.
The cast includes Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald as Patsy, Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart as King Arthur, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as The Lady of the Lake, Tony nominee Ethan Slater as The Historian/Prince Herbert, Jimmy Smagula as Sir Bedevere, Michael Urie as Sir Robin, and Nik Walker as Sir Galahad.
All but Slater reprise their roles from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where this production premiered this past spring. Casting has yet to be announced for the role of Lancelot (played in D.C. by Alex Brightman, who now stars in The Shark Is Broken on Broadway).
On the creative side, Spamalot features scenic and projection design by Paul Tate dePoo III, costume design by Jen Caprio, lighting design by Cory Pattak, sound design by Kai Harada & Haley Parcher, wig design by Tom Watson, and music direction by John Bell. As previously announced, Josh Rhodes, who directed and choreographed the D.C. production, returns for the Broadway engagement.
Spamalot is loosely adapted from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, which is in turn a parodic retelling of Arthurian legend. Monty Python founding member Eric Idle wrote the show with composer John Du Prez.
Photo credit: Christopher Fitzgerald, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, James Monroe Iglehart, Ethan Slater, Jimmy Smagula, Michael Urie, and Nik Walker. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Spamalot on Broadway about?
Find your grail at the first Broadway revival of this musical adaptation of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. A roundtable of Broadway favorites leads the cast, putting on a highly irreverent parody of Arthurian legend filled with gags galore.
Where is Spamalot on Broadway playing?
Spamalot on Broadway is playing at St. James Theatre. The theatre is located at 246 West 44th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is Spamalot on Broadway?
The running time of Spamalot on Broadway is 2hr 20min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Spamalot on Broadway?
The recommended age for Spamalot on Broadway is Ages 9+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted..
How do you book tickets for Spamalot on Broadway?
Book tickets for Spamalot on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
What are the songs in Spamalot?
Spamalot contains 23 musical numbers, and some of the most famous songs are "The Song That Goes Like This," "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," and "Diva's Lament (What Ever Happened to My Part?)"
Who wrote Spamalot?
Spamalot is written by Eric Idle (book, music, and lyrics) and John Du Prez (music). Idle also co-wrote the screenplay for Monty Python and the Holy Grail, on which Spamalot is based, and is a founding member of Monty Python.
Who directed Spamalot?
Josh Rhodes directs and choreographs Spamalot on Broadway in 2023 after staging the production at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The show marks his Broadway directorial debut.
Is Spamalot appropriate for kids?
Spamalot is suitable for children ages 9 and up due to some brief adult themes. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Spamalot good?
Monty Python is timeless, and this Spamalot revival just proves the staying power of its humor. This Tony-winning Best Musical now features a cast of Broadway favorites, and it's not to be missed.
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