David Hyde Pierce, Tim Curry, and Hank Azaria star in Monty Python's Spamalot. Directed by Mike Nichols, the show features a book by Eric Idle, based on the screenplay of Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, with an entirely new score featuring music and lyrics by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, along with three songs from the 1975 film. Spamalot is produced by Ostar Boyett Productions. .Schubert Theatre in New York City..( Theatre Marquee / Mike Nichols ).January 8, 2004.© Walter McBride / .