| Tickets now on sale for 'Monty Python's Spamalot'
Tickets go on sale Tuesday for Monty Python's Spamalot, the latest Broadway musical to come to the Las Vegas Strip. The show opens with preview performances at Wynn Las Vegas on March 8th. The Tony Award-winning musical is based on the movie "Monty Python and The Holy Grail." Tickets range from $50 to $100. All preview performances during the month of March will be discounted 25 percent. You can buy tickets in person or over the internet through the Wynn box office. Last week, it was announced that actor John O'Hurley will be starring in the role of King Arthur. O'Hurley is best known for his role as J. Peterman on Seinfeld. .
Victoria brings 'Spamalot,' 'Chicago' to Dayton
The Victoria Theatre Association has announced a six-show 2007-08 Broadway series including 2005 Tony Award-winning musical Monty Python's Spamalot, Tony-nominated musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and long-running hit Chicago, all to be staged at the Schuster Center. Blast!, a showcase of drum corps percussion and brass; a revival of the 1975 musical Shenandoah, co-produced by The Human Race Theatre Company, and Say Goodnight Gracie, a one-man portrayal of comedy legend George Burns, will go on at the Victoria Theatre. .
Spamalot leads the pack in Olivier Awards race
Monty Python's Spamalot leads the nominations for this year's Olivier Awards, with mentions in seven categories including Best New Musical and Best Actor and Actress in a Musical for stars Tim Curry and Hannah Waddingham. Sunday in the Park with George, which transferred to the West End from the Menier Chocolate Factory, follows close on its heels with six nominations, including Best Director for Sam Buntrock. Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll receives four mentions including Best New Play and Best Actor and Actress for Rufus Sewell and Sinead Cusack. Other nominations for Best Actor are Iain Glen, David Haig, Frank Langella and Michael Sheen and Eve Best, Tamsin Greig and Kathleen Turner for Best Actress. The awards, now in their 31st year, take place on February 18 at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
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