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Is it possible to have too many rude gestures in a play? I didn't think it possible. But then again, the Pythons are famous for exceeding our comedic expectations. Spamalot did not disappoint. Just a warning: Homosexual french Jews take note... you may be offended! Seriously, kudos to Jen (my sister) for hooking me up with a ticket.

The task before them was formidable: Create a broadway musical into which the storyline and one-liners memorized by a generation of geeky moviegoers (that would include me) must be woven.

If you go, expect every theatrical trick to be thrown at you... flying on wires, pyrotechnics, puppetry, projection, audience participation... the list goes on and on. The non sequitur surprises are frequent, and the music is artfully hysterical. I think I might have to see it again. I'm fairly certain I missed some of the high-density humor. It's a tribute worthy of a... er... king!