Spamalot is a touring musical that borrows heavily from its Monty Python roots.
A true spoof is rare to find but this show is one that is letting audiences realized that yes, you can have theatre that is produced strictly for enjoyment and fun.
Those people familiar with the MP players will remember the satirical and hysterically funny, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail".
Spamalot is a retelling of the King Arthur story that is performed in true Monty Python fashion.
This award-winning musical is currently seen on Broadway and Spamalot tickets continue to enjoy great popularity.
Looking Back in Time The original 1975 Monty Python film about the quest for the Holy Grail allowed the actors to use their comedic talents to full potential.
The sight gags, satire, and obvious confusion created scenes that are remembered in great detail although the show was produced decades earlier.
One of the continuing sight gags was created by allowing the on screen action and behind the scenes production to be blurred which set the stage for some of the most hilarious scenes.
The sharp wit and hard biting humor of the original film is injected into this live performance by using familiar characters like the Trojan Rabbit, the Black Knight, and Sir Not Appearing in this Film.
The scene about bringing out the dead still has the power to make diehard fans break out in uncontrolled fits of hysterical giggles.
Spamalot Rules the Stage Eric Idle and Mike Nichols teamed together to help bring Spamalot to the stage and this hugely successful show has been awarded the Tony for being the Best Musical of 2005.
A Grammy was also handed out for Best Soundtrack and those who have already used their Spamalot tickets to see the show can tell you that these honors are well deserved.
Some of the performers who have taken part in the live theatrical presentation include Clay Aiken, Tim Curry, and David Hyde Pierce.
John Cleese's voice is given a cameo role as the Voice of God.
The show was fully intended to be a campy parody of the original film, and while bearing a striking resemblance to the Monty Python film spoof in many areas, this new live version has made its own mark.
The slapstick comedy and lighthearted action keeps audiences entertained and the atmosphere is set at the beginning when you are instructed to let your cell phones ring loudly, but at risk of "impalement".
At the beginning, there are happy Finnish people who appear on stage laughing and dancing, only to be sent packing so somber monks in a forest can come onstage.
(After all the setting is England not Finland.
) This opening act is classic Monty Python.
Then there is the sound of a horse as King Arthur appears on stage, with his servant behind him, vigorously banging coconuts together to create the impression of a horse's hooves pounding onstage.
Fans will soon realize that a majority of the original, much loved Monty Python skits are being recreated on stage with only a few changes and twists.
Songs like "The Finnish Fish Schlcapping Song", "King Arthur's Song" and "He Is Not Dead Yet" are only a few of the musical highlights that help explain why Spamalot tickets remain in such high demand.
The Madness and Mayhem on Tour In addition to the current Broadway run, Spamalot has a touring company that has taken it on the road.
The 2009 schedule is packed with North American tour dates, and Spamalot tickets are proving very popular with the public.
Many of the scheduled stops are already sold out as eager fans prepare to once more enjoy the Monty Python inspired magic.
The original comedic troupe should take great pleasure in witnessing how well their film is being honored in this new live version.