Clay Aiken Heading To Broadway
Former "American Idol" Runner-Up Will Join "Monty Python's Spamalot" In January
2NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2007
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Singer Clay Aiken arrives at the launch of Jenna Bush's book "Ana's Story: A Journey Of Hope" at the Labouisse Hall, UNICEF House in New York on Oct. 1, 2007. (GETTY)
(AP) From "American Idol" to Eric Idle's "Spamalot."
Clay Aiken will join the Broadway cast of "Monty Python's Spamalot" on Jan. 18, playing one of the leads, Sir Robin, in the Tony Award-winning musical directed by Mike Nichols.
"I really couldn't have asked for a more wonderful group of people to work with," said Aiken, who became a recording and concert star after his appearances on the TV series "American Idol."
"Let's not lie. The chance to work with legendary creative minds like Mike Nichols and Eric Idle is, on its own, a reason to jump at this opportunity."
Aiken will appear in the show, which is based on the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," through May 4, 2008. The musical's book is by Idle, an original member of the Python gang, and its score is by Idle and John DuPrez.Photos: Clay Aiken
"Clay Aiken is amazing beyond that glorious voice," Nichols said. "Turns out he is an excellent comic actor and a master of character."
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