Moran Replaces Aiken for Final SPAMALOT Performances

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 1/5/09 at 9:01pm

"Clay Aiken played his last performance as Sir Robin in Spamalot on January 4. After taking his final bow, the American Idol alum and pop star was seen standing atop the marquis at the Shubert Theatre, waving goodbye to a crowd of fans on West 44th Street. Spamalot is set to close on January 11, with Martin Moran taking over as Sir Robin for the final shows.

After placing second in the second season of American Idol, a coup that turned him into a platinum-selling recording artist, Aiken made his Broadway debut as Sir Robin on January 18, 2008 and finished his run on May 4 before returning to the role again on September 19. In between, Aiken released his fourth album, On My Way Here, and became a father to his newborn son, Parker Foster Aiken.

Moran was awarded an OBIE and two Drama Desk Nominations in 2004 for his one-man play, The Tricky Part. His Broadway credits include Cabaret, Titanic, Bells Are Ringing, Big River, How To Succeed in Business…, A Christmas Carol, Oliver! as well as national tour with Doonesbury. Off-Broadway, he’s appeared in A Man Of No Importance, The Cider House Rules and Floyd Collins. His film/TV credits include Possible Side Affects; The Next Big Thing; Private Parts; Law &Order; Law & Order Criminal Intent; Dellaventura and Mary and Rhoda..."

http://www.broadway.com/Clay-Aiken-Finishes-Spamalot-Martin-Moran-Takes-Over/broadway_news/5018758

[Mythus]

Posted: 1/5/09 at 9:10pm

Yessssssss! This has made my day! I love Martin. I'm so glad I'll get to see him in the roll again, after two years. My god...I can't believe it's been that long. Updated On: 1/5/09 at 09:10 PM

[gilliane]

Posted: 1/5/09 at 11:34pm

Brilliant. I'd heard a rumour he would be back, happy to see it was correct.

[MassiveMeGo]

Posted: 1/6/09 at 10:21am

"Clay Aiken played his last performance as Sir Robin in Spamalot on January 4.

For the week ending Sunday, January 4, SPAMALOT achieved its highest gross in over a year with $1,068,657.64 at the box office.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 1/6/09 at 10:26am

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 1/6/09 at 10:41am

Doodle, I was wondering who'd go for it.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 1/6/09 at 10:50am

Reg, dear, you needn't have wondered...it's always me.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 1/6/09 at 10:56am

Doodle, THAT is a production I'd pay to see.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 1/6/09 at 12:42pm

Ding Dong...

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/6/09 at 12:58pm

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