3-D Theatricals of Los Angeles County and Orange County is pleased to present Monty Python’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy SPAMALOT August 4 – 13 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center (with an official press opening of August 5); and August 18 – 27, 2017 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
Spamalot’s Book & Lyrics are by Eric Idle with Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle. The musical was lovingly ripped off from the motion picture MONTY PYTHON and the Holy Grail, an original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
Rude Frenchmen, cancan dancers, the Lady of the Lake and her Laker Girls, killer rabbits, catapulting cows, and the somewhat odd Knights who say “ni” are just part of the adventures and dangers awaiting King Arthur and his knights of the very very very round table in their quest for the holy grail.
Spamalot’s irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend garnered 14 Tony Award nominations, winning three, including Best New Musical. During its initial Broadway engagement in 2005, it was seen by more than two million people.
There are – if only briefly – references to “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” skits, The Lumberjack Song, Spam, and the Dead Parrot Sketch, while some of Broadway’s musicals are skewered along the way including a spoof of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Fiddler on the Roof, West Side Story, Man of La Mancha, Les Miserables, and The Producers.
LEADING THE QUEST is Martin Kildare* as King Arthur. Chelle Denton portrays the Lady of the Lake. Playing Arthur’s gallant Knights – and a broad assortment of other characters – are Marc Ginsburg* as Sir Lancelot, the French Taunter, Knight of Ni, and Tim the Enchanter. Jeff Skowron* takes on Sir Robin, Guard 1 and Brother Maynard; Nick Tubbs embodies Sir Dennis Galahad, the Black Knight and Prince Herbert’s father. Erik Scott Romney appears as King Arthur’s trusty servant Patsy, the Mayor and Guard 2. Daniel Dawson* tackles Prince Herbert, the Historian, Not Dead Fred, a French Guard and a Minstrel; Tyler Stouffer steps into the characters of Sir Bedevere, Dennis’s mother, and Concorde. *Denotes members of Actors Equity Association.
ENSEMBLE MEMBERS: Michelle Benton, Soleil Garcia, Leslie Miller, Adrian Mustain, Jane Papageorge*, Dylan Pass, Rile Reavis, Mark C. Reis*, Eric Schroeder, Jean Schroeder, Joe Stein and Paul Stine. *Denotes member of Actors Equity Association.
DISCLAIMER:
Spamalot pokes fun at almost everyone and everything, even Broadway musicals. It is most appropriate for children 12 and older who can appreciate the unique Pythonesque sense of humor that –without apology – can appear cheeky, impertinent, irreverent, disrespectful, and sometimes just plain rude…but to the sophisticated and discerning eye, it is silliness raised to an art form and all in good fun. But, please, if you are easily offended, take King Arthur’s advice and “Run away!”
In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal John Cleese (founding member of Monty Python) said, “I defy anyone to go and not have a really fun evening. It’s the silliest thing I’ve ever seen.”
3-D THEATRICALS MISSION STATEMENT: To provide southern California with professional theatre that includes Broadway Musicals, plays, readings and new works. It is our goal to increase arts awareness throughout the community and to nurture our youth with culture and education. We are committed to excellence, and bringing new life and demand to the arts.
REDONDO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER August 4 – 13, 2017:
1935 E. Manhattan Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Parking: Complimentary parking located directly in front of the theatre.
3-D Theatricals Remote Box Office: 714 589-2770, Ext. 1. Hours: Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. 12:00 – 4:00 pm Saturday Box Office at Theatre Opens: Two hours prior to performances.
Ticket Prices: Tickets are on sale now for $25.00 – $105.00. Ticket Handling Fee: $3 per ticket. Online Ticketing: www.3dtshows.org – Group and Student discounts are available. $20 “Rush” tickets are available one hour prior to “select performances”.
Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, August 4 at 8:00 pm (Preview)
Saturday, August 5 at 8:00 pm (Official Press Opening)
Sunday, August 6 at 2:00 pm
Friday, August 11 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 12 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Sunday, August 13 at 2:00 pm
CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS August 18 – 27, 2017:
12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703
Parking: Complimentary parking adjacent to the theatre.
Theatre Box Office: 562-916-8500. Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday – Friday; 12:00 – 4:00 pm Saturday.
Box Office at Theatre Opens: Two hours prior to weekday and Saturday performances; and one hour prior to Sunday performances.
Ticket Prices: Tickets are on sale now for $40.00 – $85.00.
Online Ticketing: www.Cerritoscenter.com OR www.3dtshows.org – Group and Student discounts are available. A processing fee per ticket will be added to all orders that are not presented as part of the CCPA’s season and will be reflected, if charged, prior to checkout. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, August 18 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 19 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Sunday, August 20 at 2:00 pm
Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 pm
Friday, August 25 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 26 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Sunday, August 27 at 2:00 pm
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