Pay More Rent

When I got home from Spamalot (such fun!) last night, I received an email from the SHN folks announcing that Rent tickets go on sale today at 10AM for a limited run in October. Yeah, I know, I was thinking the same thing: Why? Especially after that dismal last touring production? Well, because this one features Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp. One hopes in their same roles.

"Spam Spam Spam Spam"

Spamalot opens May 27, and there's Spam all over the place. The May issue features a cover story, and if you're a Theatre Bay Area member, I hope you opened your Weekly Update e-blast this week, because we're giving away tickets! (If you're not a member, why not? The two free tickets you could have won is alone more than the price of membership. If you're a member and not getting the Weekly Update, you're missing out on free Spamalot tickets, plus many more free tickets offered each week.)

That's not all. SHN is sponsoring a "Bright Side of Life" Video Contest--the grand prize is having part of your video incorporated into a Spamalot commercial that will run during the Tony Awards. This is a no-brainer for any local performer, especially sketch comedy groups. Grab your camera and find out more here.

There's more fun over at the SHN site. Check out the SHNews page, which features links to "Spamalot stories in the news," news about another Spamalot ticket lottery and more. The SHN folks have also been pumping out podcasts: three on Spamalot and an archive of a bunch of other shows. SHN is also on Facebook, where it offers more invites and giveaways. So, if you love your Spam, happily this time, there's no shortage of it.

(Photo: John O'Hurley as King Arthur. Photo by Eric Jamison.)