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One of the funniest films of all time is now one of the funniest musicals of all time! The Tony/Drama Desk/Grammy Award-winning Broadway and West End sensation MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, based on the hilariously silly 1975 comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, has been a smash hit in over 20 countries—and it’s finally coming to the Philippines!
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Produced by Upstart, the theater company that also brought you the recent hits LOVE/SICK and INTO THE WOODS, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT tells a crazy version of the story of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail. It’s a favorite of theater audiences all over the world, including the show’s co-director, Joel Trinidad. “I’ve been a fan of Monty Python all my life,” he enthuses, referring to the six-man troupe that created the original film. “I can’t believe no one’s ever produced SPAMALOT here in Manila yet!”
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But it’s not just the material that’s won acclaim; the stars are multi-awarded performers such as Rachel Alejandro, Carla Guevera-Laforteza, Lorenz Martinez, Noel Rayos, along with many other veterans and rising stars. “We needed funny people who could not just sing, dance, and act, but who also could portray several roles,” shares co-director Nicky Triviño, herself a rising star in theater. “This is our dream cast!”
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The Philippine production of MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT will run on the Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between July 28 and August 12 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati. Tickets at P2,000 (Orchestra Center), P1,800 (Orchestra Side), P1,500 (Loge), and P1,000 (Balcony). Get your tickets NOW by texting Upstart at 09178116156, sending a PM to the Upstart Productions Facebook page, or e-mailing them at upstartproductionsinc@gmail.com.
Upstart presents MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT. Directed by Joel Trinidad and Nicky Triviño. Musical Direction by Onyl Torres. Choreography by the Martinez Sisters.
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Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. Book & Lyrics by ERIC IDLE , Music by JOHN DU PREZ & ERIC IDLE . A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” from the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin . Original Broadway Production produced by Boyett Ostar Productions, The Shubert Organization, Arielle Tepper Madover, Stephanie McClelland/Lawrence Horowitz, Elan V McAllister/Allan S. Gordon, Independent Producers Network, Roy Furman, GRS Associates, Jam Theatricals, TGA Entertainment, Live Nation .
