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Monty Python's Spamalot Reviews
Chicago Tribune - Recommended
"...the casting is knockout: Major Attaway makes a fabulous King Arthur, Blake Segal kills as Patsy, Amanda Robles is an entertaining Lady of the Lake (despite all the stuff in the way of her lyrics) and I was ticked pink all night by Leo Roberts as Sir Galahad and various other pompous figures. Steve Telsey has more roles than John Cleese has malapropisms and he’s a blast in all of them. There have to be a lot of voice-over specialists in this crew; that’s what is needed since Python is all about verbal dexterity."
Chicago Reader - Recommended
"...If you’re not a Python fan (which I find hard to fathom, honestly), you can still enjoy this latest outing of Spamalot as a goofy putdown of medieval puffery and a celebration of showbiz excess. Like Mel Brooks (who is name-checked in “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway”), Idle understands that parody can be both pointed and loving. Spamalot mostly succeeds at delivering barbs with bouquets."
Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended
"...“Spamalot” is a hard play to define, as while it is a play, it is more a satirical look at life, and the situations that life deals us. The crew that takes us on this journey is indeed an ensemble of character actors who for the most part take on many roles. In fact, I believe only two of the performers play single roles, and they are masterful at bringing their characters to life."
Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended
"..., I cannot recommend this marvelous musical any more. With its hilarious catapulting cow and bloodthirsty bunny, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT will inspire every theatergoer to “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.” "
Buzz Center Stage - Recommended
"...Spamalot rides into the Windy City courtesy of Broadway In Chicago, inviting theatergoers to join King Arthur’s quest now through May 31 at the CIBC Theatre. Fans of Monty Python and the Holy Grail - the 1975 cult classic - will find plenty to adore in this musical, which, as its subtitle proudly declares, is “lovingly ripped off” from the film."
Chicagoland Musical Theatre - Recommended
"...With coconut or steed, they and the whole ensemble are galloping at full speed. To think: after all the jokes that were once revolutionary have melted into something like glowing nostalgic fondness, Monty Python’s seismic comic sensibility can still shake the rafters. Far from misery—scoring a ticket would be a very good idea."
Chicago On Stage - Recommended
"...This touring version, like the 2023 Broadway revival, updates the material with a smattering of contemporary pop culture references. Some of these work quite well (a George Santos gag in “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway” and a surprisingly funny Trump joke sold perfectly by Sean Bell as Sir Robin) while others fall flat (can we stop doing Hawk Tuah jokes now, please?). And the play does show its age a bit, although I think you’d have to try to be offended by a show this zany."
Curtain Call Chicago - Highly Recommended
"...Monty Python’s Spamalot is pure gleeful joy! The best part is that the show understands its own irresistible silliness and leans into it with perfect pace and a crowd-pleasing swagger. The cast performs knowing the joke is the point; there’s no apology for the hilarious chaos on stage, or the contagious laughter that pervades the intimate home of the CIBC Theatre."
Chicago Culture Authority - Highly Recommended
"...I had the pleasure of introducing my youngest son to the delights of Monty Python via the National Tour of Spamalot, now onstage at Broadway in Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. This is a kid who loves to laugh, but I wasn’t sure how well the material would hold up two generations after my uncles turned me on to the movie that inspired this show. (Monty Python truly owes a great debt to the fun uncles of the world.)"
Allie and the After Party - Highly Recommended
"...Longtime fans of both the original movie and musical will love the newest touring production of Spamalot. The cast takes every opportunity to go for gold and steal the scene getting big laughs from the audience making for a hilarious night out."
Werner's Theatre Reviews - Recommended
"...Josh Rhodes returns to Spamalot after directing the recent revival production and adapting the musical for its national tour. Rhodes also brings high energy to the choreography, especially during the dance numbers “Knights of the Round Table” and “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway.” The scenic design by Paul Tate dePoo III transports the audience into the absurd Monty Python-inspired world of 932 A.D. England. Meanwhile, the costumes by Jen Caprio and hair and wig design by Tom Watson remain largely unchanged from the 2005 stage production."
BroadwayWorld - Highly Recommended
"...Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades."