(July 7 to September 6, 2009) John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and he wrote the original screenplay for the musical, "Monty Python's Spamalot," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Eric Idle wrote the book and lyrics. John Du Prez and Eric Idle were composers. Casey Nicholaw was choreographer. Mike Nichols was director. Tim Hatley was scenic designer.