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THE TONY-WINNER FOR BEST MUSICAL COMES TO SPHS APRIL 25-27 WITH SINGING KNIGHTS, KILLER RABBITS, FRENCH TAUNTERS, AND SIDE-SPLITTING SCENES AND SONGS

South Pasadena, CA — South Pasadena High School Drama is thrilled to present the Tony award-winning Spamalot, an irreverent and hilarious musical based on the 1975 classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Come to the Anderson Auditorium April 25-27 and watch singing knights, a Camelot that seems more like Vegas, a diva-like Guinevere, the Knights Who Say Ni, a group of French Taunters, and much more.

Spamalot, with a book and lyrics by original Monty Python cast-member Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Idle, is a comedic and satirical take on both the Arthurian legend and Broadway musicals. Originally directed by Broadway and Hollywood legend Mike Nichols, Spamalot debuted on Broadway in 2005 and quickly became the hit of the season with 14 Tony nominations, winning three including for Best Musical. Die-hard Monty Python fans will enjoy classic songs and scenes, like the Black Knight, the Knights Who Say Ni, Always Look On the Bright Side of Life, and The Knights of the Round Table. But everyone will enjoy the fast pace and non-stop jokes in this send-up of Broadway and our modern culture. We follow King Arthur’s quest for the Holy Grail through genre-bending tap numbers, melodramatic ballads, disco songs, and fourth-wall breaking pieces. Nothing is off limits. 

“I mean this in the most complimentary and loving way possible”, says director Nick Hoffa “it’s the silliest and dumbest show I’ve worked on. But it also just might be the smartest. If that sounds contradictory, it’ll make sense once you see the show.” 

This production is also special to SPHS Drama as Spamalot was the show that was cancelled mid-rehearsal five years ago because of Covid. 

“We had just finished the best Act One run-through I’ve ever had - in ANY production - when everyone had to go home,” says Hoffa. “Some of those students have never stepped foot back on campus since that day. It was heartbreaking. I think about that 2020 cast all the time and what a phenomenal show they would have put on. This 2025 cast is creating their own version, but we are using some of the older groups' ideas and we are definitely following the generous spirit that they brought. We hope to honor them with this production.”

CONTENT NOTE:Spamalot mirrors the sense of humour of Monty Python: very funny and very silly in a way many children will enjoy, but it can be irreverent, suggestive, and sassy with a couple of “naughty” words. There are also comically grotesque deaths.