Here’s a write-up for Spamalot (formally titled Monty Python’s Spamalot ), written as if for a show program, study guide, or promotional release. “Lovingly ripped off from the motion picture ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’” Overview Spamalot is a larger-than-life, Tony Award-winning musical comedy that reimagines the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table through the absurd, irreverent lens of Monty Python. With a book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by Eric Idle and John Du Prez , the show premiered on Broadway in 2005, instantly becoming a cult classic—and a mainstream hit—for its blend of Python-esque silliness, showbiz parody, and unexpectedly heartfelt show tunes.