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Eric Idle Celebrates Spamalot's Return to Hollywood Pantages

3/23/2026

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Eric Idle, a Monty Python member, marks the return of his musical Spamalot to the Hollywood Pantages on March 28, 2026.
Idle, now 82, will make a brief appearance that emphasizes humor over acting.
The production features updated designs and a fresh take on the Monty Python material.
He expresses pride that Spamalot connects with audiences despite past tensions with former Monty Python collaborators.

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Story summary

Eric Idle, a Monty Python member, marks the return of his musical Spamalot to the Hollywood Pantages on March 28, 2026.
Idle, now 82, will make a brief appearance that emphasizes humor over acting.
The production features updated designs and a fresh take on the Monty Python material.
He expresses pride that Spamalot connects with audiences despite past tensions with former Monty Python collaborators.