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Christopher Gurr will take over the role of King Arthur in the touring production of Monty Python's Spamalot, beginning with the San Diego Civic Theatre engagement, September 8-13.

Gurr takes over from John O'Hurley, who is currently playing the role at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre, through September 6. The cast also features Merle Dandridge as The Lady of the Lake, James Beaman as Sir Robin/Guard 1/Brother Maynard, Ben Davis as Sir Dennis Galahad, Jeff Dumas as Mayor/Patsy/Guard 2, Matthew Greer as Sir Lancelot/The French Taunter/Knight of Ni/Tim the Enchanter, Lenny Daniel as Dennis's Mother/Sir Bedevere/Concorde, Christopher Sutton as Historian/Not Dead Fred/French Guard/Minstrel/Prince Herbert, and Matt Allen as Nun/Killer Rabbit. The ensemble includes Graham Bowen, Cara Cooper, Nikki Della Penta, Andrew Fitch, Alexa Glover, David Havasi, Carissa Lopez, Jennifer Mathie, Lyn Philistine, Tera-Lee Pollin, Darryl Semira, Vanessa Sonon, Billy Sprague Jr., Steven Wenslawski, and Paula Wise.

The show, which is directed by Mike Nichols and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, has a book and lyrics by Eric Idle, music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, sets and costumes by Tim Hatley, lighting design by Hugh Vanstone, and sound design by ACME Sound Partners. As previously announced, the tour of Monty Python's Spamalot will end its run on October 18 in Costa Mesa.

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