An Evening Without Monty Python
An Evening Without Monty Python is a stage show produced by WestBeth Entertainment and directed by Eric Idle and BT McNicholl in celebration of the comedy troupe Monty Python's 40th anniversary, featuring sketches and songs from the show hand-picked by Idle.
The show debuted at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Los Angeles and played from 23 September to 4 October 2009.[1] It then moved to New York City, where it played at The Town Hall from 6 to 10 October 2009.[2]
Cast
- Jeff B. Davis
- Jane Leeves
- Alan Tudyk
- Rick Holmes
- Sarah Moon
- Joe DeNicholas
- Jim Piddock
Hank Azaria, who had originated the role of Lancelot in Idle's previous Monty Python-related stage show Spamalot, was announced as part of the cast but was forced to withdraw prior to opening in Los Angeles due to a film commitment. He was replaced by Jeff B. Davis.[3]
References
- Gans, Andrew (6 October 2009). "An Evening Without Monty Python Plays NYC, Beginning Oct. 6". Playbill. Archived from the original on 9 October 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
- Brantley, Ben (8 October 2009). "And Now for Something Just a Little Bit Different". The New York Times.
- Gans, Andrew. "Hank Azaria Withdraws from An Evening Without Monty Python; Davis Steps in". Playbill. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
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