SPAMALOT Kicks Off 6th Street Playhouse Season

6^th Street Playhouse proudly presents Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, a comedic musical opening the 2013-2014 season in the GK Hardt theatre. Lovingly ripped off from the 1975 Monty Python classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, SPAMALOT is written by famed Python, Eric Idle, who also collaborated with John Du Prez on the score. The original 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical and received 14 Tony Award nominations. During its initial run of more than 1,500 performances, it was seen by more than two million people and grossed more than $175 million.

“A no-holds-barred smash hit!" ~ The New Yorker

SPAMALOT retells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table,  featuring a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. This hysterical, irreverent parody of Arthurian Legend will keep audience members laughing throughout the show.  The 6^th Street Playhouse production features stage direction by Artistic Director, Craig A. Miller and choreography by Alise Girard, most recently choreographer and on stage as “Pickles” in The Great American Trailer Park Musical.

Jason Sherbundy, of Forestville, California, brings a distinguished resume of musical direction work to SPAMALOT, including his work on Broadway on Catch Me If You Can, Porgy and Bess, On a Clear Day, Anything Goes, The Lion King, Chicago and Bring It On. Additionally, Sherbundy also had roles on the TV shows, SMASH and Bombshell. Returning to the Bay Area, he's worked with Berkeley Opera and WestEdge Opera, as well as on local productions of The Lion King, Wicked and Anything Goes in San Francisco.

Featuring a talented cast from around the North Bay area, locals may recognize Barry Martin and Taylor Bartolucci DeGuilio of Lucky Penny Productions in the roles of “King Arthur” and the “Lady of the Lady” and Erick Weiss as “Patsy.”

SPAMALOT opens August 23, 2013 in the GK Hardt Theatre at the 6^th Street Playhouse, located at 52 W. 6^th Street in Santa Rosa. This musical runs August 23 through September 22. Tickets are available online at www.6thStreetPlayhouse.com, by calling our box office at (707) 523-4185 or visiting us during open Box Office hours.  Reserve early for best seating.

About The 6^th Street Playhouse:

In 2004, a new partnership reunited the Santa Rosa Players and Actors Theatre under one board of directors. Together they renovated the 119-year-old Del Monte cannery into the 6th Street Playhouse, which houses a 185-seat main stage (The G. K. Hardt ) and a 99-seat black box  (The Studio ).

6th Street Playhouse is a performing arts organization that produces live theatre and provides education programs of the highest quality that engage, delight, and inspire the diverse communities of the North Bay region.  6th Street Playhouse is the central hub of the Sonoma County arts scene. It is known throughout the region for its high level of artistry, professionalism, educational opportunities and the bravery of its approach to works both new and old. 

An Award Winning Season

In its 2012-2013 Season, under the direction of Artistic Director, Craig A. Miller (40 Under 40 – North Bay Business Journal), the 6th Street Playhouse won six San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Awards (SFBATCC), was named “Best Theatre Troupe” for 2012 and 2013 by the North Bay Bohemian and won “2012 Theatre of the Year,” in addition to four additional awards by BroadwayWorld.com San Francisco. 6^th Street Playhouse also picked up 12 Stage One Theatre Arts (SOTA) awards for the 2011—2012 season. The 6^th Street Playhouse is located at 52 West 6^th Street, Santa Rosa, California.