Is the Black Knight in Spamalot?
The Knight was, in fact, played by two actors: John Cleese is in the Knight’s armour until he is down to one leg. In the musical Spamalot, the scene with the Black Knight was the most difficult to play on stage, according to Eric Idle. Penn & Teller created the illusion for the musical.
Was Spamalot made into a movie?
The hit Broadway musical — Monty Python’s Spamalot — is being made into a feature film. Paramount Pictures acquired the rights to the musical comedy — that’s adapted from the 1975 film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail — with a screenplay written by legendary troupe member Eric Idle.
Who Played God in Spamalot?
legend Eric Idle
The role of God is currently played by Python legend Eric Idle, and features in Monty Python’s Spamalot when King Arthur and the Knights of The Round Table are given their quest to find The Holy Grail. (NOTE: The role of God is filmed – no actor appears live on stage in the role).
Who was the original Lady of the Lake in Spamalot?
Sara Ramirez
Casts
| Role | Chicago/Original Broadway cast 2004/2005 | Original West End cast 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| The Lady of the Lake | Sara Ramirez | Hannah Waddingham |
| Patsy | Michael McGrath | David Birell |
| Sir Lancelot | Hank Azaria | Tom Goodman-Hill |
| Sir Galahad | Christopher Sieber |
Who has played King Arthur in Spamalot?
Tim Curry starred as King Arthur in the original Broadway and West End productions. It was one of eight UK musicals commemorated on Royal Mail stamps, issued in February 2011.
Who played the Black Knight in Monty Python?
John Cleese
The Black Knight was a brave but kind of mad character guarding a bridge in the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail and was portrayed by John Cleese. The character is first seen fighting and killing the Green Knight. King Arthur comes to him, asking to join Camelot, to which the knight silently refuses.
Who did Tim Curry play in Spamalot?
King Arthur
He is currently starring in the Broadway production of Spamalot, the musical of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. He plays King Arthur. The show has been nominated for 14 Tony awards, including one for best performance by a leading actor in a musical for Curry.
What is the longest running West End musical?
Les Misérables
Les Misérables With some of the most recognisable songs in musical theatre, the classic story of Jean Valjean and revolutionary France is the longest-running musical in the history of the West End.
What type of musical is hair?
American Tribal Love-Rock Musical
Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is a rock musical with a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot.