Overview
In 1979, Monty Python’s Life of Brian turned the Biblical epic on its head. Now, the creators of SPAMALOT, Eric Idle & John Du Prez turn classical music on its ear! Prepare for NOT THE MESSIAH (HE’S A VERY NAUGHTY BOY), the comedic masterpiece that combines all of the unforgettable humor of the Python’s most celebrated film with the overblown grandeur of operatic soloists, full symphony orchestra and chorus. Filmed live on October 23, 2009, the performance stars Eric Idle with special appearances by original Python troupe members, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Terry Gilliam.
Casting & Production
Casting
Orchestra, Soloists-Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Bass and Chorus
Orchestral Information
32 Musicians
Flute 1
Flute 2 & Piccolo
Oboe 1
Oboe 2 & English Horn
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2 & Bass Clarinet
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2 & Contrabassoon
Horn 1
Horn 2
Horn 3
Horn 4
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Bagpipe
Harp
Keyboard 1
Keyboard 2
Drums
Timpani
Percussion (Glockenspiel, Chimes, Vibraphone, Marimba, Snare Drum, High Snare Drum, Low Snare Drum, Bass Drum, High Drum, 2 Medium Drums, Low Drum, Piatti, Suspended Cymbal, Finger Cymbals, Triangle, Mark Tree, Tambourine (w/skin), Castanets (not mounted), Slapstick, Guiro, Congas, Triangle, Mark Tree, Shaker, Claves, Cuìca)
Guitar 1 (Acoustic, Classical, Archtop)
Guitar 2 (Steel Acoustic, Electric, Archtop, 6 Steel String Acoustic, 12 String Acoustic)
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Cello
Contrabass
Electric Bass
Credits
NOT THE MESSIAH (He’s a Very Naughty Boy)
A Comic Oratorio by Eric Idle & John DuPrez based on Monty Python’s LIFE OF BRIAN
Media
- Mrs. Betty Parkinson
- Chaos And Confusion
- There Shall Be Monsters
- O God You Are So Big!
- Mandy's Lament
- Woe Woe Woe!
- We Love Sheep
- Spiritual
- I Want To Change The World
- What Have The Romans Ever Done For Us?
- The People's Front of Judea
- I Want To Be A Girl
- The Market Square
- You're The One
- Mrs Betty Parkinson (again)
- Hail To The Shoe!
- Amourdeus
- The Chosen One Has Woken
- When They Grow Up
- Take Us Home
- Not The Messiah
- Individuals
- Find Your Dream
- Arrested!
- A Fair Day's Work
- The Final Song
- Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
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