Spamalot the musical will open at the end of the month at the Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills. The Tony Award Winner serves as an "irreverent parody" of the Legend of King Arthur, and producers expect it to bring down the house.
The show opens Friday April 28th and runs through Sunday May 21st. Tickets are available at www.farmingtonplayers.orgor 248-553-2955.
Spamalot by John DuPrez and Eric Idle is adapted from the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” The Broadway show won three Tony Awards in 2005, including one for “Best Musical.” It serves as an irreverent parody of the story of King Arthur. Director Tony Targan, of West Bloomfield, says it’s basically the Arthurian legend, “taken to a whole new level of absurdity.”
The farce follows Arthur and his clueless knights as they search for the “Holy Grail.” Along the way, they encounter strange places, and wacky characters, including Laker girl cheerleaders and killer rabbits.
And their travels are highlighted by hilarious song and dance numbers like: : “I am Not Dead Yet,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Knights of The Round Table,” “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway,” “The Diva’s Lament,” and many more.
"We have an insanely talented and dedicated cast," says Targan. "From auditions to first read-through to first time off-book, these guys have constantly exceeded my expectations.”
Reserved seats for Spamalot, sponsored by Tru Vista Wealth Advisors are available now at www.farmingtonplayers.orgor by calling the box office at 248-553-2955.
SHOW DATES & TIMES
Friday, April 28 -8pm
Saturday, April 29 -8pm
Sunday, April 30 -2pm
Friday, May 5 -8pm
Saturday, May 6 -8pm
Sunday , May 7 -2pm
Friday, May 12 -8pm
Saturday, May 13 -8pm
Sunday, May 14 -2pm
Friday, May 19 -8pm
Saturday May 20 -8pm
Sunday, May 21 -8pm
TICKETS
Reserved Seats are available at both www.farmingtonplayers.org and the box office at 248-553-2955. You can also send an email to boxoffice@farmingtonplayers.org
* Adults: $20
* Students: $18
* New Senior Pricing: ($2 off any performance and Seniors Must be 62+)
* Group Discount: ($2 off adult price on any show with a group of ten or more people.)
LOCATION
The Farmington Players Barn is located at 32332 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills Michigan 48334. It’s the big white barn on the north side of 12 mile between Orchard Lake and Farmington Rd.
SPONSOR:
TruVista Wealth Advisors, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial
CAST MEMBERS
Lance Allan (Patsy) West Bloomfield
Tom Arwady (Prince Herbert) Harrison Twp.
Bob Cox (Ensemble, Knights) Ann Arbor
Jason Dilly (Sir Lancelot) Franklin
Keith Firstenberg (Ensemble, Knights) Livonia
Phil Hadley (Historian) West Bloomfield
Mitchell Hart (Sir Not) Bloomfield Hills
Alan Highe (Sir Robin) Redford Twp.
Alaina Kraus (Ensemble, Laker Girl) Lake Orion
Kirk Krekeler (King Arthur) Livonia
Brendan Lodge (Sir Galahad) Ferndale
Michelle Noble (The Black Knight) West Bloomfield
Erick Nogas (Ensemble, Knights) Farmington
Stacey Smith (Lady of the Lake) Brighton
Jim Snideman (Sir Bedevere) Commerce Twp.
Jonathan Stecevic (Ensemble, Knights) Farmington Hills
Kimme Suchyte (Ensemble, Laker Girl) Canton
Emilie Tole (Ensemble, Laker Girl) Royal Oak
Abby Toth (Ensemble, Laker Girl) Redford Twp.
Renee Valant (Ensemble, Laker Girl) Livonia
Melena VerVane (Ensemble, Laker Girl) Farmington Hills
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Tony Targan (West Bloomfield)
Music Director: Steve Woznicki (Royal Oak)
Choreographer: Mary Murphy (Livonia)
Asst. Director: Kandi Krummins (Waterford Twp.)
Asst. Director: Laurie Smalis (Farmington)
Producer: Amy Lauter (Farmington Hills)
Producer: Tim Timmer (Wayne)
Stage Manager: Dave Reinke (Novi)
Student Director: Mitchell Hart (Bloomfield Hills)
