Monty Python's Spamalot is a musical comedy "lovingly ripped off" from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Written by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, it parodies Arthurian legends and pokes fun at Broadway show business.
SYNOPSIS
Monty Python’s Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Lovingly ripped off from the 1975 classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show folks, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail, while they “always look on the bright side of life.”
CONTENT LABEL
Rated: PG-13
Principal Characters
King Arthur
The determined and enthusiastic King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Round Table and search for the Holy Grail. Requires strong comedy and singing.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: G3-D5
Patsy
King Arthur’s loyal servant and “horse.” Underappreciated but devoted, Patsy is a fantastic comedic role requiring physical humor and some tap dancing ability.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: B3-D5
Sir Lancelot
A fearless Knight of the Round Table with intense confidence and dramatic flair. Through unexpected circumstances, he discovers his softer side.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: Ab3-Eb5
Sir Robin
Known as “Sir Robin the Brave,” despite being hilariously cowardly. Joins the quest mostly for the singing and dancing opportunities.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: Bb3-C5
Lady of the Lake
The glamorous diva narrator of the show. Mystical, commanding, and vocally demanding, this is the leading female role and requires a powerhouse singer.
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: E3-G5
Sir Galahad
Begins as Dennis, a lower-class “mud gatherer,” before transforming into the noble and heroic Sir Galahad.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: Bb3-D5
Sir Bedevere
An enthusiastic but rather clueless scholar and Knight of the Round Table. Strong comedic timing is important.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: D4-D5
Minstrels
The musical storytellers who help move the show forward with singing, humor, and ensemble support.
Gender: Any
Vocal Range: B3-D5
Historians
Comic narrators who appear throughout the show to introduce scenes and add to the absurd humor.
Gender: Any
Vocal Range: A3-A4
Ensemble
The ensemble can portray villagers, knights, dancers, monks, guards, French taunters, townspeople, and countless comedic characters throughout the kingdom. Ensemble roles are highly expandable and ideal for large school casts.