Press Photos of Clay as Sir Robin in "Spamalot"

Spamalot has released a press photo of Clay in the play as Sir Robin, ahead of Clay's Broadway debut this Friday. The photo was posted to Broadway World today, with an accompanying article -

Recording-artist and "American Idol" runner-up, Clay Aiken will make his Broadway debut as Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot on Friday, January 18 through May 4, 2008 at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

Tickets are available online now at www.telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200 or 800-432-7250.

Directed by Mike Nichols, who won his eighth Tony Award for his direction of the new musical, Monty Python's Spamalot has a book by Eric Idle, "lovingly ripped-off" from the screenplay of the Pythons' best- loved film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

The music is by Eric Idle and John DuPrez. Other members of the Spamalot creative team include Casey Nicholaw (choreography), multiple Olivier Award-winners Tim Hatley (sets and costumes) and Hugh Vanstone (lighting) and Acme Sound Partners.

Clay Aiken has sold more than 6 million albums; co-authored a best-selling book; and, played six sold-out concert tours. He won second-place in the second season of the hit FOX series "American Idol."

Hollyscoop posted another press photo at their site -

Attention Claymates! You are going to get a chance to see your man on Broadway as he makes his debut on stage as Sir Robin in Monty Python’s Spamalot for the first time on January 18.

“Clay is amazing, beyond that glorious voice,” director Mike Nichols said.

“Turns out he is an excellent comic actor and a master of character. People are going to be surprised by his wide-ranging talent, since the first impression is of great country charm and a singer to remember. This guy is not only a star; he is a lot more. We’re lucky to get him for Spamalot!”