The Waterfront Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning musical, “Monty Python’sSpamalot,” with a book by Eric Idle and music by Idle and John du Prez. This retelling of “King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table” was “lovingly ripped off ” from the Python’s cult classic film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” The show became a mega hit on Broadway and was nominated for a record 14 Tony Awards, winning the best musical. The New York Times called the show “resplendently silly.”

“Spamalot” opens on March 19 with low-priced previews on March 17 and 18, and will run until April 11. All performances are at 8 PM. Tickets are already selling briskly. Opening night will have an after-party ponsored by Gordon Keiser. The production is sponsored by Preferred Properties, Coastal Realty Inc. and Conch Color.

“Spamalot” tells of the adventures of King Arthur and his knights as they embark on their quest to find the holy grail. Along the way they encounter rude Frenchmen, cancan dancers, Laker Girls, killer rabbits, catapulting cows and the somewhat odd Knights who say “ni.” There are brief references to “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” skits.“

Spamalot” also pays homage to some of Broadway’s classic musicals, including “Fiddler on the Roof,” “West Side Story,” “Les Miserables” and Andrew Lloyd Weber and his “Phantom of the Opera.” Songs include “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” plus many others.

“Spamalot” is directed by Danny Weathers, with musical direction by Michael Fauss, choreography by Penny Leto and Carolyn Cooper.

Playing the legendary King Arthur is Tom Luna with his trusty sidekick, Patsy, played by J. B. McLendon. Playing Arthur’s gallant knights — and a broad assortment of other characters — are David Black as Sir Lancelot the homicidally brave; Jeffrey Harwell as Sir Robin the not-quite-so-brave-as-Sir-Lancelot; Rock Solomon as the dashingly handsome Sir Galahad; Karl Stahl as the strangely flatulent Sir Bedevere and Laurie Breakwell as the Lady of the Lake. Brian Hall plays a multitude of characters, including the strange Prince Herbert and not-yet-dead Fred. Kim Bergman, Carolyn Cooper, Tony Gil, Lauren Sander,

Stephanie Sander and Christopher Tanner play the Laker Girls, as well as various knights and ladies.

The Waterfront’s technical director, Michael Boyer, has created more than 30 sets and set pieces for the production. Kim Hanson will design the lighting. Markie Baiza is designing more than 250 costumes for the production. Carmen Rodriguez is in charge of props and costume assistance and Trish Manley acts as stage manager.

Tickets for opening night are $55, tickets for the two previews are $25 and all other performances are $45. There are discounts for students, military and seniors, as well as a Friday night date special of two tickets for $70. Call 305-294-5015 or go to WaterfrontPlayhouse.org.