I’m sure the cast of the old Monty Python show could appreciate the absurdity of turning their old gags into a Broadway extravaganza. Why not? I first caught wind of the musical Spamalot on NPR. I was driving home and caught part of an interview with some British actor who is also known for animation voice work. OK, mildly interesting… and then I suddenly heard the voice of Nigel Thornberry issuing from my dilapidated car speakers and thought "Oh, it’s Tim Curry!". He was on the program Fresh Air plugging his latest project: A musical stage adaptation of the best bits of Monty Python.
The play is based on a book by Eric Idle and stars Curry, David Hyde Pierce and Hank Azaria. I have read no reviews, as yet, but the cast is certainly top-drawer. I fear that I would miss the original guys, though.
Find out more at www.montypythonsspamalot.com
Now, if only I can get someone to read this screenplay I worked out for a major motion picture based on Flay Otters, Warty Towels, (oops!sorry…)- Fawlty Towers.
Terry Teachout reviewed it in yesterday’s (Friday’s) Wall Street Journal. He says it’s pretty lame.