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Site SearchNew York — From "American Idol" to Eric Idle's "Spamalot."
Raleigh's own Clay Aiken will join the Broadway cast of "Monty Python's Spamalot" on Jan. 18, playing Sir Robin the Chicken-Hearted 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 jumped from a job at a Raleigh YMCA into a recording career 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 said.
Aiken will appear in the show, which is based on the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," through May 4.
"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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Gandolf, by your own logic I should NOT be proud of our military, as I had nothing to do with the decision of any current soldier to join the military or the quality of their work. Believe me, I appreciate what they do very much.
October 17, 2007 5:08 p.m.
October 17, 2007 2:06 p.m.
Give me a break. I could give a rats behind what Clay or Fantasia are doing. Why should I be proud of them? I had nothing to do with them before they became “famous” and I for sure have nothing to do with them now. As far as them being successful more power to them. But until their success some how affects me or makes a difference in our communities I could care less what play, musical or fruit loop factory they are performing in.
You want to be proud of North Carolinians, try being proud of the men and women who unselfishly defend our communities and country everyday. But unlike your hero worship of some musical talent those people don’t do it for your gratification. They do it to serve, to protect, for duty, honor and love of country. You might be amazed when your priorities are actually in the right direction the reaction you would get when you thank one of them. And they won’t even think you’re after a autograph.
October 17, 2007 1:14 p.m.
October 17, 2007 12:16 p.m.
October 17, 2007 11:28 a.m.