Artists of Concordia Theatre Bringing 'Monty Python's Spamalot' to Oak Park

Submitted by Concordia University Chicago.

The Artists of Concordia Theatre (A.C.T.) is proud to present the 2005 Tony Award winner for best musical, “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” directed by Andrew Pederson, with music direction by Bill Underwood.

“Monty Python’s Spamalot” will be performed at Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park, IL. Performances run April 16-18 and 23-25 at 7:30 p.m., and April 19 and 26 at 2 p.m.

Based on the (in)famous film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” this retelling follows the parody of King Arthur and his band of hilariously awkward knights. Fans of the movie and newcomers alike are sure enjoy non-stop laughs delivered by this zany musical, which features killer rabbits, cancan dancers and madcap adventures. “Spamalot” is written by original Monty Python comedy troupe member Eric Idle. This time it’s personal. And live. Or maybe not personal. Just live. Or maybe a little bit personal.

Pederson has most recently directed “Talley’s Folly,” “Twelfth Night” and “Chivalry Me Timbers!” for the A.C.T. He is a nationally recognized playwright and has been an associate professor of English at Concordia University Chicago since 2009. His play “In the Soundless Awe,” co-written with Jayme McGhan, will be performed in New York City at the New Light Theater Project in their upcoming season.

Tickets for “Monty Python’s Spamalot” may be purchased at the box office an hour before show time, or online by visiting CUCSpamalot.brownpapertickets.com. General admission is $15 and $10 for students and seniors.

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