Another pandemic-postponed show, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” has opened, May 6 - 22, Nineteenth Street Theatre, Civic Theatre of Allentown.

“Spamalot,” originally to open in May 2020 at Civic Theatre, was postponed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutdown.

The Civic production brings to the West End Theatre District stage a well-known area musician, and an actual costume item from the Broadway show.

“Spamalot” is directed by Will Morris, with musical direction by Nick Conti and choreography by Deena Linn.

New to Civic’s stage is Bethlehem drummer, guitarist, composer and podcaster George Hrab, who plays Sir Lancelot.

Hrab says he was surprised when he was cast in the iconic role. “I’m unbelievably humbled, excited and even a bit confused,” Hrab posted on social media. “I can’t quite believe it.”

Hrab looks forward to also playing the roles of Tim the Enchanter, The Knight Who Says Ni, and the French Taunter.

In the cast are: Dan Becker (King Arthur), Rowan Huggins (Lady of the Lake) and Doug Ace (Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as Sir-Lancelot).

A costume piece from the Broadway production will be worn by Becker in the finale. Civic obtained the crown worn by Tim Curry, Tony Award-nominated for his role as King Arthur.

Also in the cast: Shaun Hayes (Sir Bedevere), Mason McGowan (Sir Galahad), Patrick Mertz (Historian) and Ben Youngerman (Patsy).

Ava Bianchi, Madeline de la Parra, Kaela Frankenfield, Zoli Heft, Kimberly Mertz and Grace Nybergz play Laker Girls.

Marie Ann Sutera, John Corl, Calen Hankee, Mark Ingram, Sam Levisay, Dylan D. Miller, Paul Reed, Kevin Rizzo, Nate Rosario and Sydney Sniekek play Britons.

The title “Spamalot” is a spoof of the title, “Camelot,” the musical about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, which opened on Broadway in 1960. The “Spamalot” title references the canned-meat product introduced in 1937 that helped folks, notably Great Britons, get through World War II. Monty Python was noted for its “Spam” 1970 TV show comedy sketch.

“Spamalot” is nominally about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and their quest for the Holy Grail. But the real point is setting up hilarious song sequences and comedy bits, many of which are straight from the 1975 cult film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”

The original 2005 Broadway production of “Spamalot,” directed by Mike Nichols, received 14 Tony Award nominations, winning in three categories, including Best Musical.

“Spamalot,” written by Eric Idle, is based on the screenplay of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” by Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Idle.

Music is by the Grammy Award-winning team of Idle and John Du Prez.

Songs include “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “I Am Not Dead Yet,” “The Song That Goes Like This” and “Find Your Grail.”

The group of five British actors and one American created the infamous comedy show “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” televised on the BBC 1969 to 1974, which led them to write and star in several comedy films, including “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”

“Spamalot,” 7:30 p.m. May 6, 7, 12-14 , 19-21 and 2 p.m. May 15. Check the Civic Theatre of Allentown website or call the theater box office concerning its policy for proof of vaccination and the wearing of face masks. Tickets: www.civictheatre.com; 610-433-8903

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