Broadway Revival of 'Spamalot' Delights Despite Dated Elements

The Monty Python-based musical returns to the stage, with standout performances and humor that remains largely effective, though some elements feel out of step with the times.

Spamalot, the Broadway musical revival based on Monty Python's Holy Grail, has returned to the stage, receiving positive reviews for its humor and performances.
The musical, first seen on Broadway in 2005, is praised for preserving the best original bits and allowing the cast to personalize the material.
James Monroe Iglehart stars as Arthur, with standout performances by Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as the Lady of the Lake and Taran Killam as Lancelot.
Some elements of the show, such as a song about Jews running Broadway and a rousing hymn to gay pride for Sir Lancelot, are seen as dated and potentially cringe-inducing.
Despite some dated elements, the musical remains a daffy, rollicking night out, with a final confetti canon that feels absolutely perfect.