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Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Monty Python's Spamalot, Original Broadway Cast (2005)

Cast: Sara Ramirez (The Lady of the Lake)
Too many stars to name all the major players in this one. For a complete cast list, see IBDb's Spamalot page.

I was very pleasantly surprised that Hank Azaria returned in time to complete the original Broadway cast again in time for me to see the show. I had heard such great things about the OBC that it was great to experience it myself. Most of all, I'm thrilled that Sara Ramirez, who earned a very well-deserved Tony for her portrayal of The Lady of the Lake hadn't left the show before I got to Broadway to see it. The entire cast of Monty Python's Spamalot was amazing, but Sara Ramirez still managed to stand out.

Although I am a fan of Monty Python, I believe even people who generally don't enjoy Monty Python's skits and movies would thoroughly enjoy this show. I was surprised to see how much of the show was simply making fun of musicals in general and not really based on a Monty Python movie or skit. The Diva Lament is the best example of this, but they make fun of the sappy moments in musicals throughout the show.

The music isn't the greatest, but I'm definitely glad that Monty Python's Spamalot won the best musical Tony award this year. The music is fun and the show is hilarious. The tour starts soon, so even if you're not in the NYC area, I highly recommend this show for a fun night when it gets to a theatre near you.

Grade: B+

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