Michael McGrath---Spamalot

Posted: 6/4/05 at 4:52pm

I just have to mention how amazed I was with Michael McGrath's performance in Spamalot. His percussion ability (those coconuts!), singing, dancing-----just so enjoyable. I only later realized that he was nominated for a Tony. Very well deserved nomination (imo)!

[tagiunagi]

Posted: 6/4/05 at 5:16pm

I think of the 3 supporting males, Chris Borle should have been nom instead of Michael McGrath. Michael is great, but I think Chris' comic ability really makes Spam a lot better than it would have been without him.

Posted: 6/4/05 at 5:24pm

I agree that Chris Borle is also wonderful. His comic talent and his dancing (I'm not dead yet) were amazing. What a great supporting cast.

[bythesword84]

Posted: 6/4/05 at 5:27pm

Yes Christian should have been nominated but I think Michael is MORE than deserving of his nomination. Oddly, the night before the nominations were announced I told my friend "If I could have my way Michael McGrath would be nominated." He's fantastic.

[Ourtime992]

Posted: 6/4/05 at 5:31pm

he pulls off a great performance. that having been said, I'd be surprised if he gets even a single actual vote with the tight field this year.

[hyperchet]

Posted: 6/4/05 at 5:33pm

Does michael play Betsy? Whoops I mean Patsy?

[Jon]

Posted: 6/4/05 at 6:14pm

He's Patsy, the Mayor in the Finland opening, and the Hiccupping Guard in Prince Herbert's tower.

[Thesbijean]

Posted: 6/4/05 at 7:21pm

And most people mispronounce his last name...

It is pronounced McGraw

[Ladyofthe Lake]

Posted: 6/4/05 at 8:32pm

I've had a soft spot for Michael McGrath ever since I saw him go on for Evan Pappas in "My Favorite Year" back in 1992. He did a fabulous job, and I never forgot him. I was delighted to see him cast in "Spamalot", and I just loved his performance. Bravo to him.

[Ladyofthe Lake]

Posted: 6/4/05 at 8:46pm

"And most people mispronounce his last name...

It is pronounced McGraw"

No kidding?? I had no idea. If I'm ever lucky enough to meet him, I'll have to remember that...

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 6/4/05 at 9:02pm

I love this thread...can't you tell by my love for him and my avatar?

[Mamie]

Posted: 6/4/05 at 9:31pm

For what it's worth - I was passing by the theatre Thursday night and thought that it would be nice to get their autographs on a Playbill. Since I hadn't gone to the show, I was right there when the guys came out to set up the barricades. One of them brought me a Playbill. About 15 min. later, Mike Nichols walked by and promised he'd sign when he left. 5 min. after that, Chris Sieber and then Mike McGrath came out. What incredibly nice guys they are! By that time I'd been joined by what seemed like 500 people and they stayed and chatted and posed for photos with all.

David Hyde Pierce and Hank Azaria came out right after them and they acted the very same way. They stayed until every poster, program, playbill, Spam can, and coconut shell was signed. And they must have posed for 50 photos with their fans.

(Unfortunately neither Tim Curry nor Mike Nichols ever emerged from the theatre and my broken ankle wouldn't let me wait any longer for them.)

It was so nice to see these guys, obviously at the top of their popularity with this show, being so generous and friendly with their fans.

[Magdalene]

Posted: 7/26/05 at 4:31pm

They were all the same way this past Saturday---what a nice bunch of people!

[Hank]

Posted: 7/26/05 at 5:03pm

My story, just thought I'd chime in:
I was there April 19, Tim Curry's birthday. Michael McGrath performed in the 1st act, but it was announced at intermission that he couln't continue and his understudy went on to perform "The Bright Side Of Life" and all in act2. He was quite good, but just watching Michael's motions and expressions in act1 was enough for me to appreciate his talents. Afterward, Micheal came out and signed for everyone anyway, and got a very nice reception.
The birthday boy also came out and signed, and I got to talk to him. I told him was a long time fan (we're about the same age) and he just looked at me and smiled. That moment will stand out as a high light for me forever.
And all those mentions of Christian Borle, I totally aggree, he was terrific!

[ilovespamalot]

Posted: 7/26/05 at 6:36pm

Michael McGrath is great in the show but the whole cast is great as well.

Posted: 7/26/05 at 8:10pm

I just bought tickets to see it again in May and I'm hoping to see Mike M. perform again. (And Christian, Hank, David, etc.,)
What an amazing cast! I hope they all renew their contracts to stay with the show until well into 2006.

[CurtainUp]

Posted: 7/26/05 at 9:36pm

He was truly wonderful! McGrath was definitely in my top three guys of the show - with Borle and Sieber. His stage presence in "...Bright Side of Life" was just outstanding! A perfect Patsy.

[bdwybug55]

Posted: 7/27/05 at 12:12pm

I agree...he is fantastic in "Spamelot". I also saw him in "Wonderful Town" and he was a standout for sure. I hope we see a lot more of him in the future. So very funny....