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Monty Python's Spamalot Musical Gets Cast

Posted by simoniker on from the pram-pushing dept.

Frisky070802 writes "Slashdot reported last fall that a musical version of Monty Python and the Holy Grail was in the works for Broadway. A new CNN article talks about the latest news, including casting (Hank Azaria and Tim Curry, as well as David Hyde Pierce of Frasier fame as Sir Robin!) and scheduling. And, oh yeah, it was Spamalot after all.... not Spamelot as the last Slashdot article claimed. Watch for previews late this year and Broadway next spring."

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  1. Oh that's just GREAT! by SinaSa · · Score: 5, Funny

    That's just we all needed. As if a bunch of nerds quoting monty python if high pitched shrill nasal voices, followed by raucous laughter wasn't bad enough, now they'll be singing it.

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    1. Re:Oh that's just GREAT! by JabberWokky · · Score: 5, Funny
      Are you kidding? Tim Curry draws in the Rocky Horror contingent, so now we have nerds in lingerie singing Monty Python.

      I'm so there.

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  2. Re:Spamalot by Jondor · · Score: 5, Funny

    Guess it all depends on if it is an european thunderbird or an african thunderbird..

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  3. Yup. by DeepHurtn! · · Score: 5, Funny
    ...as well as David Hyde Pierce of Frasier fame as Sir Robin!

    That is, without doubt, the most gratuitous exclamation mark I have ever seen.

  4. Re:Let the quoting begin! by the_unknown_soldier · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Lets not make that musical" "you're right, broadway is a silly place"

  5. The Nerd Factor by ThatsNotFunny · · Score: 5, Funny

    Not just Python nerds, but Curry will bring the Rocky Horror Nerds and Azaria will bring the Simpsons Nerds.

    Heck, if they can find a role for Brent Spiner (he's done broadway before), then I think we've got ourselves a geek's wet dream live on stage.

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  6. While we're waiting... by Gallowsgod · · Score: 5, Funny

    And while we're waiting for the broadway version, why not enjoy the lego version

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