If you’ve ever seen the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, then “Spamalot” is a must-see. If you have not seen the film, then “Spamalot” is a must-see. Now playing at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook through March 6th, “Spamalot” is as funny a musical as one could hope to attend. Naturally rich in Monty Python’s witty English humor, this show gets the audience laughing in a hurry and never let’s up.
Marvelously directed by William Osetek, each number captures the perfect amount of physical comedy needed in order to go over the top but not so much that it becomes stupid silly. Gina Milo, who plays the “Lady of the Lake” epitomizes this by brilliantly continuously creating side-splitting facial expressions in each performance to perfection to nail the humorous point of each song. Milo’s singing itself is also impressive as the former Broadway “Les Miserables” star displays her enormous vocal range. Comic timing is key in this production of Spamalot, thanks in part to David Kortemeier, who takes the leading role of King Arthur and runs with it, really bringing down the house in his very funny rendition of “I’m All Alone” among others. Each cast member plays a vital role and each does it very well. With amazing performances by Sean Allan Krill (Sir Dennis Galahad), John Sanders (Sir Lancelot) and Jackson Evans in his multiple roles, I only regret that I cannot include the entire cast’s names in this review in order to give them their much-deserved props.
With a flurry of colorful and sexy dance routines, inspiring sets and a plethora of songs guaranteed to make you laugh, “Spamalot” is a smashing success. For show information and tickets call the Drury Lane box office at 630-530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
