Wynn Woos 'Spamalot' West

Hotel Mogul Steve Wynn Bringing Broadway Smash To Vegas

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Unlike “Avenue Q,” the “Spamalot” musical will tour nationally. But it will not tour in California, Nevada or Arizona, according to terms of the agreement.

Wynn's deal to land “Avenue Q” was met with criticism in the theater industry because there was no tour, depriving audiences around the country of seeing the popular show outside of New York and Las Vegas.

The original Monty Python comedy show — featuring Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin — ran on the BBC from 1969 to 1974, landing in America in 1975 with rebroadcasts on PBS.

“Spamalot” is based on the movie, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” It tells the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and their irreverent quest for the Holy Grail.

When people enter the theater, Wynn said, they'll be walking into a castle, much as they do in New York. Idle, along with the show's original designer, Tim Hatley, will create the “Spamalot Experience and Grail Theatre.”

Wynn said the show will fill a major void in Las Vegas.

“We've had spectacle, great concerts,” he said. “One of the things I've missed in Las Vegas is wit — something that is witty, really funny.”

Myron Martin, an independent producer and president of the Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation, said many people were interested in bringing the show to the Strip for good reason.