John O'Hurley (official website) as King Arthur
John O'Hurley has catapulted into television’s busiest and most versatile actor, show host, advertising hero and feature film star. The SAG Award-winning actor is best known as J. Peterman on Seinfeld, which is now the #1 syndicated series in the world in 85 countries. O’Hurley danced his way into the hearts of America as the ultimate champion of the highly rated ABC show Dancing with the Stars, and then starred on Broadway in Chicago, as Billy Flynn. He recently wrapped a two year stint as the head of the Round Table, King Arthur, in Eric Idle’s hilarious musical comedy Monty Python’s Spamalot in Las Vegas at the Grail Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel. He is also the face of the popular syndicated show Family Feud. In February 2009, as a follow-up to his Billboard chart-topping CD Peace of Our Minds, O’Hurley released the album Secrets from the Lake, a collaboration of his piano compositions with cellist Marston Smith. It is available on his website www.johnohurley.com and at CDBaby.com. O’Hurley has written two books including his New York Times bestseller called It’s OK to Miss the Bed on the First Jump: And Other Life Lessons Learned from Dogs, and Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First You Have To Do It. Musical theatre credits include starring roles in the national tours of Pirates of Penzance, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Brigadoon. His dramatic credits include Same Time, Next Year; As Is; Mass Appeal; and Fifth of July. O’Hurley has also shown his musical talent in concert, singing with many symphony orchestras across the country. O’Hurley enjoys spending his free time with his wife Lisa and their baby boy William Dylan.

Merle Dandridge (official website) as The Lady of the Lake
Merle Dandridge comes to the Spamalot tour directly from the Broadway company where she had the honor of being the final Lady of the Lake. Other Broadway: Kala(originating) in Tarzan, Aida in Aida, Joanne in Rent, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Tours include Aida (1st national), Smokey Joe’s Café (U.S.), and Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Europe). Regional/Chicago credits: Most Wanted (La Jolla), Atlanta (Geffen), The Kentucky Cycle (Jeff Award), Balm in Gilead, Passion, As You Like It. TV/Film: I’m Paige Wilson (ABC Pilot), NCIS, Third Watch, Angel, Pros and Cons (ABC Pilot), The Line (UPN Pilot), All My Children, Guiding Light, Nothing But the Truth. She has also garnered praise for her award-winning performance as Alyx Vance in the Half Life 2 games series. Love and thanks to Susie Schwarz and the gang at SDB, beautiful friends, her quirky and wonderful family and an amazing God. www.MerleDandridge.com.

James Beaman (official website) as Sir Robin, Guard 1, Brother Maynard
James Beaman recently starred in La Cage aux Folles at Ogunquit Playhouse, directed by BT McNicholl. Other recent: The War of the Roses (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Julius Caesar (Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis), As You Like It (Kennedy Center). Off-Broadway: title role in Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, When Pigs Fly, Whoop-Dee-Doo! James is an award-winning cabaret artist. MFA: Shakespeare Theatre Academy for Classical Acting at GWU. “Thanks to Jim Flynn. For Mom!”jamesbeaman.com.

Ben Davis (official website) as Sir Dennis Galahad, The Black Knight, Prince Herbert’s Father
Broadway credits: Enjolras and Javert in Les Misérables, Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Marcello in Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème (Tony Honor, cast recording). Regional credits include File in 110 in the Shade (Pasadena Playhouse) and Patrick in Mame (Hollywood Bowl). Concert engagements with the L.A. Philharmonic and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Film/TV: Papageno in Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute (Venice and Toronto film festivals, movie soundtrack), Miriam, Numb3rs. Dedicated to his wondrous wife, Annie. www.benjaminjaydavis.com

Jeff Dumas as Mayor, Patsy, Guard 2
Jeff Dumas received the Helen Hayes Award for his work on Monty Python’s Spamalot. Credits include Wicked (Chicago), Winesburg, Ohio (Steppenwolf Theatre–Joseph Jefferson Award), the world premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Bounce (Goodman Theatre/Kennedy Center and original cast recording), Kid Twist in The Bowery Boys (world premiere–Marriott Theatre), Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (Madison Repertory), Pacific Overtures (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre) and Marc Levison in Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Steppenwolf Traffic Series). Member of AEA since 1995. Thanks to Sam at Stewart Talent. For Mom, Buck and, as always, his amazing wife, Ali Wayer, LCSW.

Matthew Greer as Sir Lancelot, The French Taunter, Knight of Ni, Tim the Enchanter
(played Aug-04 2009 through Sep-06 2009)
Broadway:Cliff in Cabaret, The Real Thing, The Judas Kiss. Off-Broadway: A Mother, A Daughter and a Gun; Suddenly Last Summer; A Fair Country. International: Biff in Death of a Salesman (Gaiety Theatre, Dublin). Regional: Guthrie Theater, Yale Rep, San Jose Rep and many Reps in between. Television: Guiding Light. Juilliard School graduate; Acting Company alumnus; Presidential Scholar in the Arts; adoring husband; proud father of two; Actors’ Equity Member; breeder of champion Norwegian Blue parrots.

Christopher Gurr (official website) as Dennis’s Mother, Sir Bedevere, Concorde (Fight Captain)
Regional credits, acting: Copenhagen (Heisenberg), The Lion in Winter (Geoffrey), 1776 (Rutledge), Twelve Angry Men (Juror #2). Directing: Camelot, DieFledermaus, Guys and Dolls: In Concert, Billy Bishop Goes to War, James Still’s Meet Me Incognito and José Cruz Gonzáles’ Earth Songs. Christopher has been an artistic associate with Geva Theatre in Rochester, N.Y., and Metro Theater Company in St. Louis. He has taught at both the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and his alma mater, Webster University in St. Louis. Having lived in South Georgia, St. Louis, Chicago, Santa Cruz and the mountains of Kentucky, he’s now on the road. twitter.com/ChristopherGurr.

Christopher Sutton as Historian, Not Dead Fred, French Guard, Minstrel, Prince Herbert
Christopher Sutton recently created the title role in Flight of the Lawnchair Man (Outstanding Actor Award). Barrymore Award: The Buddy Holly Story (Buddy). Barrymore nominated: Blood Brothers (Mickey), Singin’ in the Rain (Don). Recipient of the Louis B. Sudler National Prize in the Arts. NYC: I Love You, You’re Perfect…. Original casts/recordings: The It Girl, Golf. Regional: Me and My Girl (Bill), Carousel (Billy), Of Mice and Men (George), Desire Under the Elms (Eben), The Sea Gull (Treplyev), Henry IV Part I (Prince Henry). “For my amazing wife Lyn, I love you….”

Matt Allen as Nun, Killer Rabbit, Ensemble
Broadway: The Wedding Singer (u/s Sammy), Oklahoma! (u/s Will Parker), Annie Get Your Gun (u/s Charlie Davenport). Off-Broadway: Newsical. National tours: The Producers, Annie Get Your Gun, Jolson. Film: The Producers. Member of Actors’ Equity. “Love to my family and friends.”

Timothy Connell as Ensemble
Broadway: Nick & Nora. Off-Broadway. National and international tours. Some favorites: Into The Woods (Baker); Crazy For You (Bobby); Sweet Charity (Oscar); Falsettos (Marvin). “For my angels—Mom and my brother Pat.”

Cara Cooper as Ensemble
Broadway: Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer, All Shook Up, Urban Cowboy. Regional and tours: 42nd Street, A Chorus Line, The Who’s Tommy. Proud AEA member and NYU graduate. “Love to friends, family and husband, Graham.”

Lenny Daniel as Monk, French Guard, Ensemble
Broadway: Cats, The Wizard of Oz. N.Y.: Here Lies Jenny, Sinatra (Radio City), Wonderful Town (NYC Opera). Vegas: Monty Python’s Spamalot. National tours: Chicago, South Pacific, Camelot, The Wizard of Oz, Jekyll & Hyde. Regional: Two Gentlemen of Verona, Gigi and Evita.

Alexa Glover as Ensemble
Alexa Glover is delighted to be part of the musical based on her favorite movie! Credits: Radio City Rockette, Dr. Dolittle national tour, North Shore MT, Pittsburgh CLO, Muny, Maine State MT and Cape Playhouse. Huge thanks and love to my family and Chris.

David Havasi (official website) as French Guard, Minstrel, Ensemble
A lifelong Python fan, this is literally a dream come true. Other tours: The Producers, first national (Leo understudy), Hello, Dolly! (co-starring Michelle Lee). Endless gratitude to: parents, Sugarman, Rubin, Nichols, Liz Power. www.davidhavasi.com.

Carissa Lopez as Ensemble
Carissa Lopez is thrilled to join the “Spam Fam.” Tour: Fosse (U.S./Europe), Joseph…Dreamcoat, Radio City Rockettes. NYC: Radio City Rockette. Regional favorites: Will Rogers Follies, West Side Story, Follies, Chicago. Love to my Tom!

Jennifer Mathie (official website) as Ensemble
City Center Encores! Follies, original company; Irving Berlin’s White Christmas; Radio City Rockette; Fosse national tour. SAG credits: Ebay, Hoover, The Sopranos and Hitch. “Love to my unconditional support system, I couldn’t do this without you.”

Darryl Semira as Minstrel, Sir Bors, Ensemble
Broadway: Mamma Mia! (Pepper), Bombay Dreams (orig. cast). Other: You Never Know (Young Luis, Trinity Rep), In the Beginning (world premiere), Cabaret (Emcee). Native of Madison, Wis. and a graduate of the University of Michigan.

Vanessa Sonon as Ensemble
Broadway: Spamalot (Lady of the Lake u/s, ensemble), 42nd Street (Peggy u/s, ensemble). First national tour of 42nd Street (Anytime Annie u/s, ensemble). Regional: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Judy u/s, ensemble), Backwards in High Heels (Ginger Rogers).

Paula Wise as Minstrel, Ensemble
Broadway: Urban Cowboy, Saturday Night Fever. National tours: Saturday Night Fever. Las Vegas: The Queen Musical, We Will Rock You. A Four Year World Tour with James Brown as Dancer / Choreographer. An Adelphi University graduate.

Graham Bowen (official website) as (Swing, Dance Captain)
Broadway: Gypsy, 42nd Street, Swan Lake, Big. National: Whistle Down The Wind, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. “Thanks to Spamalot and Tara Rubin Casting. Love to family and Cara.”

Nigel Columbus (official website) as (Swing)
Nigel Columbus recently graduated from NYU. Nigel has performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Hello, Dolly! and A Wonderful Life. Nigel wants to thank his parents and the Lord above. Nigel likes to write in the third person.

Sarah Lin Johnson as (Swing)
Broadway: 42nd Street. NYC: Radio City Rockette. Regional favorites: Carnival! (The Kennedy Center and Paper Mill Playhouse); Singin’ in the Rain (Goodspeed); Hello, Dolly! (K.C. Starlight tour). “Love to the whole Johnson crew and especially my rock Shane.”

Lyn Philistine as (u/s The Lady of the Lake)
Broadway/tours: Gypsy, Cinderella, Disney’s On The Record (original cast). Off-Broadway/N.Y.: Original casts—My Secret Garden, The Fartiste’ (Winner—NYC Fringe), Oliver (Nancy). Regional: Crazy For You (Irene), Sugar Babies (Soubrette—Best Actress Nomination), Annie (Lily), ACL (Cassie). B.F.A.—CCM. “Love to my husband Christopher Sutton.”

Tera-Lee Pollin as (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain)
Broadway: Hot Feet (Kalimba u/s), Urban Cowboy (Candi Cane). Other credits: The Wiz (La Jolla Playhouse), Fame (North American tour), Swing!, Gypsy. Film: Old Dogs. TV/internet: The Battery’s Down: season 2, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Saturday Night Live, Disney Fairytale Weddings, Fashion Rocks. Love to my family and Enrique! Always for Dadum!

Erik Hayden as Sir Not Appearing, Ensemble
(played Jul-07 2009 through Jul-21 2009)
PREVIOUS CAST MEMBER

Tours: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story, Anything Goes, 42nd Street. Selected regional credits: On the 20th Century, Barrington Stage Company; Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Downtown Cabaret Theatre; Anything Goes, The Riverside Theatre.”

Rick Holmes as Sir Lancelot, The French Taunter, Knight of Ni, Tim the Enchanter
(played Jul-07 2009 through Aug-02 2009)
PREVIOUS CAST MEMBER

Rick Holmes returns to Spamalot having originated the role of Lancelot in the national tour (Helen Hayes nomination) after which he spent two years playing the role on Broadway. Most recently, he starred opposite Cynthia Nixon in Distracted (Roundabout). Other Broadway credits include The Pillowman, Cabaret, Major Barbara, The Deep Blue Sea. Off-Broadway: Stop Kiss, Dog Opera (Public Theater), Clean (Atlantic Theatre), Othello, Richard III (NYSF). Film: Melinda and Melinda, Stepford Wives. TV: various Law & Orders, Talk to Me, The City, All My Children.

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