Spamalot
Musical - Original
Shubert Theatre
- First Preview: February 14, 2005
- Opening Date: March 17, 2005
- Closing Date: January 11, 2009
- Previews: 34
- Performances: 1575
Lyrics: Eric Idle
Book: Eric Idle
Music: Eric Idle, John Du Prez
Synopsis
Monty Python stalwart Eric Idle and composer John Du Prez adapt the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail into a musical featuring the Knights Who Say Ni, killer rabbits, accused witches and other Python touches. Spamalot adds swipes at Vegas glitz and Broadway conventions to the film's anarchic spirit.
Opening Night Cast
| David Hyde Pierce | Brother Maynard Sir Robin Guard 1 |
|
| Tim Curry | King Arthur | |
| Hank Azaria | Knight of Ni Tim the Enchanter The French Taunter Sir Lancelot |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Eric Idle | Book | |
| Eric Idle | Music | |
| John Du Prez | Music | |
| Eric Idle | Lyrics | |
| Mike Nichols | Director | |
| Casey Nicholaw | Choreographer |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Most Promising Male Performer | Christian Borle | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Hank Azaria | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | David Hyde Pierce | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Eric Idle | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Choreography | Casey Nicholaw | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Costume Design | Tim Hatley | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Mike Nichols | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Christian Borle | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Michael McGrath | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Lyrics | Eric Idle | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Musical | Winner | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Orchestrations | Larry Hochman | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Set Design of a Musical | Tim Hatley | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Tim Curry | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Choreography | Casey Nicholaw | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Costume Design | Tim Hatley | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Mike Nichols | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Sara Ramirez | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Hugh Vanstone | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Winner | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Set Design | Tim Hatley | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Theatre World Award | Hank Azaria | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Actor in a Musical | Hank Azaria | Nominee |
| 2005 | Actor in a Musical | Tim Curry | Nominee |
| 2005 | Book of a Musical | Eric Idle | Nominee |
| 2005 | Choreography | Casey Nicholaw | Nominee |
| 2005 | Costume Design of a Musical | Tim Hatley | Nominee |
| 2005 | Direction of a Musical | Mike Nichols | Winner |
| 2005 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Christopher Sieber | Nominee |
| 2005 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Michael McGrath | Nominee |
| 2005 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Sara Ramirez | Winner |
| 2005 | Lighting Design of a Musical | Hugh Vanstone | Nominee |
| 2005 | Musical | Winner | |
| 2005 | Orchestrations | Larry Hochman | Nominee |
| 2005 | Original Score | John Du Prez
Eric Idle |
Nominee |
| 2005 | Scenic Design of a Musical | Tim Hatley | Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Jan. 11, 2009 | 33 | $811,514 $1,057,819 |
-$257,144 | $70.55 $250.00 |
11502 1441 |
8 0 |
99.77% | -1.50% |
| Jan. 4, 2009 | 32 | $1,068,658 $1,165,310 |
$100,095 | $91.54 $250.00 |
11674 1441 |
8 0 |
101.27% | 2.70% |
| Dec. 28, 2008 | 31 | $968,563 $1,118,101 |
$322,260 | $85.24 $250.00 |
11363 1441 |
8 0 |
98.57% | 13.46% |
| Dec. 21, 2008 | 30 | $646,303 $1,015,768 |
- | $65.88 $250.00 |
9811 1441 |
8 0 |
85.11% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$3,495,038 $4,356,998 |
$78.30 | 44350 46112 |
32 0 |
96.18 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$168,067,350 $197,496,726 |
$79.24 $301.25 |
2075781 2318659 |
1575 34 |
89.53 % | |||

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