Theatre Tickets give you the chance to view this hilarious show that has been nominated for fourteen Tony Awards. In the year 2005, the production won awards for Best Director, Best Featured Actress and Best Musical. Spamalot is the new musical which is a direct take-off of the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The musical has been directed by Mike Nichols with a score by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. Spamalot has been hailed as a totally unique theatrical production. Although the production is based on one of the popular Monty Python movies and has been written by Eric Idle, a Monty Python member, you need not be a Monty Python fan to enjoy the show. The show will give you an absolutely entertaining experience with lots of fun and laughter.

The Story Behind Monty Python's Spamalot

Being a thoroughly engaging musical with twenty five songs, the plot essentially is not the strong point of this production. The story revolves around King Arthur's quest for the Holy Grail and the obstacles that he and his knights encounter on the way. In this familiar plot, King Arthur travels with his servant, Patsy, to search for the Holy Grail. On the way, several knights including Sir Lancelot, Sir Bedevere and Sir Robin join them. The cast allow you to follow their journey where they also meet other interesting characters including Not Dead Fred, Prince Herbert and Tim, the Enchanter. The encounters with these characters are some of the most amusing moments of the play. The show is a parody of Broadway, the Arthurian Legend and Monty Python itself. Musical numbers such as "You Won't Succeed On Broadway" poke fun at the musical theatre itself.

Spamalot does not stop at just being a show of hapless knights in armour, but it also has an array of supporting characters that make this musical fully worth the money spent. Patsy, with his mixed heritage and selfless service, who comes to Arthur's rescue, the Lady of the Lake who plays the mandatory romantic interest with her troupe of Laker Girls, Prince Herbert who falls hard for music and Lancelot and the Knights of Ni, all join together to offer you a rollicking evening.

Spamalot – A Spoof On Other Musicals On Broadway

The primary difference between the movie Spamalot and the Broadway production is the parody of the Broadway theatre that's seen in the show. The play spoofs other musicals like the West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof and many other productions of Andrew Lloyd Webber. These spoofs which appeal to Broadway fans add a lot of punch to the show. The original production of the show was a resounding success with almost all Broadway previews being sold out. The only seats available were those with restricted views.

Spamalot has also gained recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records as the show with the "World's Largest Coconut Orchestra". The show's first anniversary on Broadway was commemorated by a gathering of 1789 people outside the theatre, clapping two halves of a coconut shell together. It will definitely offer you a night that's worth remembering.