Wynn Provides Details On Spamalot Opening

Link: Preview Performances for Monty Python’s SPAMALOT at Wynn Las Vegas begin on March 8!


From the broadway.com article:

" For the second year in a row, casino mogul Steve Wynn has snapped up the Best Musical Tony winner for his Vegas casino. Spamalot will open at Wynn Las Vegas in 2007 upon completion of the custom built "Spamalot Experience and Grail Theatre," which will be designed by Spamalot set and costume designer Tim Hatley and show creator Eric Idle.

Lovingly "ripped-off" from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail. According to production materials, it features "a chorus line of legless knights, men in tights (with legs), killer rabbits and sexy dancing divas." The show won 2005 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Director for Mike Nichols and Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Sara Ramirez. "

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Official Spamalot Site

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Who Is Eric Idle?

Spamalot - Latest Vegas Broadway Style Musical- Wynn Debut Announced

I remember watching Monty Python's Flying Circus on a black and white TV set back in the 70's - actually adjusting a set of rabbit ears, waiting for the weekly broadcast, since no recording media was available ( there was no podcast for Monty back then!) I guess that makes me an original fan. But I have never actually eaten spam. In my old National Guard unit we had one individual who had memorized about 10 Monty Python skits, and he got us through many nights of guard duty entertaining us. You just know I'll be attending a preview performance. And now for something completely different ...

"It's today been announced that the much anticipated Monty Python stage extravaganza Spamalot is scheduled to open in The Grail Theatre at Wynn on March 31. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, January 16, priced at $49, $69, $89, and $99. All preview performances (March 8-30) will be discounted 25%. Tickets are available By phone on 888/320-7110 or 702/770-WYNN, online at www.montypythonsspamalot.com or www.wynnlasvegas.com, or in person from the Wynn box office."

Above from Las Vegas Advisor - Features And News - January 12th

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Addendum:
The amazing expanding universe.

This flash animation from an Eric Idle song is definitely worth seeing, I remember it from one of Monty Python's movies, "The Meaning Of Life" - but it has been vastly improved in this animation.

Watch for the punch line at the end!

Click Here To View And Enjoy!!

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Addendum:
And now for something completely different ...

George Harrison Introduced By Monty Python (Eric Idle)? (Actually, Rutland Weekend Television, circa 1976!)

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