Monty Python’s Spamalot has been breaking box office records everywhere, and has remained the hottest ticket on Broadway since it opened in 2005. The legendarily wacky take on the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table has impressed fans for the last few years, and the original cast recording of Spamalot won the 2006 Grammy Awards for Best Musical Show Album. The show also won three 2005 Tony Awards, including best musical and best director (Mike Nichols). Spamalot features a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, both set in costumes designed by the award-winning Tim Hatley. Performances aren’t scheduled to begin until May 1, but tickets for the show will be available on Friday night during a special ticket event sale. Food will be served, there will be games and merchandise giveaways in the Shea’s lobby and the comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail will be screened free of charge at 7:30pm. Tickets will be available at Shea’s box office on this night, before becoming available to the general public the next day.This event is free, but tickets to Spamalot are not.

Friday, January 19 at 5pm. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. (847-1410, sheas.org). FREE.