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Killam is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, and singer. Killam first garnered attention for his brief stint on the Fox comedy series MADtv during its seventh season between 2001 and 2002, followed by his wider success as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2010 to 2016. He has also appeared in other television series such as Wild ‘N Out, The Amanda Show, How I Met Your Mother, New Girl, and Single Parents. Killam is also known for his portrayal of a teen pop star in the 2004 Disney Channel Original Movie Stuck in the Suburbs. He voices the title character on the PBS children's cartoon series Nature Cat.

Killam is also known for his roles in Broadway theatre. He played the role of King George III in Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre from January 17, 2017 to April 13, 2017. He is set to return to Broadway in Spamalot at the St. James Theatre, where he will play the role of Lancelot from October 31, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

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Taran Killam STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Lancelot

[Off-Broadway]
Public Works Production, 2015
Cyclops

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
King George [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Orin Scrivello


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Photo: Whoopi Goldberg Visits SPAMALOT on Broadway


Check out a photo of Whoopi Goldberg visiting Spamalot on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

PBS KIDS Kicks Off Spring With New WILD KRATTS And NATURE CAT Movies, New Series, & More


From the premiere of TINY TIME TRAVEL, an exciting series of live-action shorts, to new WILD KRATTS and NATURE CAT movies, plus the debut of MOLLY OF DENALI Season 4, new series MILO, new shorts series DONKEY HODIE BEDTIME STORIES, and new episodes of DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD, the learning-rich fun will be in full bloom all season long.

Jonathan Bennett Shares Video Telling Husband He Booked Spamalot on Broadway


Original MEAN GIRL's cast member and current Knight at the Round Table, @SpamalotBway's Jonathan Bennett, shared a touching video of when he broke the news of his Broadway debut with his husband Jaymes.

SPAMALOT on Broadway- A Complete Guide


Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Spamalot on Broadway. Check out all the details here!

Photo: Hannah Waddingham Visits SPAMALOT on Broadway


Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham visited Spamalot on Broadway and we've got photos of the star (and Spamlot alumni) with the current cast!

Ethan Slater Will Be Out of SPAMALOT Until January 21


Ethan Slater, who currently stars as Historian/Herbert in Spamalot on Broadway, has revealed that he will be out of the show for upcoming performances in January. Slater shared on Instagram that he will return on January 21.

Jonathan Bennett to Make Broadway Debut in SPAMALOT in January; Michael Urie to Depart


Get the scoop on MEAN GIRL's Jonathan Bennett who is set to join SPAMALOT on Broadway in January 2024.

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL Returns to Movie Theaters This Weekend


Monty Python and The Holy Grail, the film that inspired the hit Broadway musical Spamalot, is returning to movie theaters this weekend. Select theatre locations will also be offering a Quote-A-long version of the film for audiences to experience the joy in sharing together, as you quote your favorite lines with the characters.

Video: Watch SPAMALOT Perform 'Knights of the Roundtable' on TODAY


The cast of Spamalot took over the TODAY Show Plaza this morning to perform “Knights of the Roundtable.”  The performances featured Ethan Slater, Taran Killam, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Michael Urie, Nik Walker, and Jimmy Smagula. James Monroe Iglehart and Christopher Fitzgerald also took part in the number. Watch the video!

Video: Watch SPAMALOT Perform 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' on the TODAY SHOW


Christopher Fitzgerald, James Monroe Iglehart, and the cast of Spamalot appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to perform 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.' Watch the video of their performance now!

SPAMALOT to Perform on the TODAY SHOW Friday


The cast of Monty Python's Spamalot will be performing on the TODAY Show this Friday, December 1. Their first performance will be during the first two hours of the episode, starting at 8:00 a.m. They will then return for a second performance during the 9:00 a.m. hour. The cast features James Monroe Iglehart, Taran Killam, Ethan Slater, and more.

Photo: Ariana Grande & McKenzie Kurtz Attend SPAMALOT on Broadway


Broadway's current Glinda, McKenzie Kurtz, and the Wicked film's Glinda, Ariana Grande, visited Broadway last night! The pair had a 'Glindas' night out' at Spamalot on Broadway. 

Photos: SHUCKED, SPAMALOT and More Prepare for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!


Let's have a parade! The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the nation's most cherished holiday traditions, is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. See photos from rehearsal as Broadway prepares to dazzle the crowd at this week's festivities!

Video: Watch the Cast of SPAMALOT Perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade


The cast of Spamalot headed to 34th Street to perform a special number as a part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Watch their performance of 'Knights of the Round Table' and 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life '!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of MIND MANGLER at New World Stages


Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion officially opened on Sunday, November 19 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) for a limited 16-week engagement through March 3, 2024. Check out opening night photos from Mind Mangler here!

Photos: Stars Arrive at Opening Night of SPAMALOT!


See photos of stars Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Vanessa Williams, Victor Garber, Cobie Smulders, and more as they arrive at Spamalot opening night here!

Photos: Get a Look at SPAMALOT Opening Night Bows!


See photos of the opening night curtain call at Spamalot on Broadway here!

Video: SPAMALOT Cast Finds Their Grail on Opening Night


The company of Spamalot has lots of reasons to look on the bright side of life today! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy just celebrated its opening night at the St. James Theatre last night, November 16.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at SPAMALOT Opening Night


Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Spamalot!

Review Roundup: SPAMALOT Opens On Broadway


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's Spamalot celebrates opening knight tonight at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).   Read the reviews!

Taran Killam FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Taran Killam been in?

Taran Killam has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Taran Killam been in?

Taran Killam has not appeared in the West End.

What is Taran Killam next theatre project?

Taran Killam's next show will be Spamalot which opens on 11/16/2023 on Broadway.

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