Hallmark Star Jonathan Bennett To Make Broadway Debut In Spamalot

Jonathan Bennett has starred in many movies for Hallmark Channel, but now is taking over a Broadway role in Spamalot.

He is taking the role currently played by Michael Urie in the Broadway show who is moving over to a different production.

While Urie is sad to drop his role in Spamalot, he supports Bennett in taking over in the show. Read on to find out what the Mean Girls actor told People about his new, exciting role.

Hallmark star Jonathan Bennett to star in Spamalot on Broadway

Hallmark star Jonathan Bennett, 42, is excited to be heading to Broadway to star in a revival of the musical Spamalot. He will be taking over the role of one of the show’s original actors just two months after it opened.

Speaking to People, Bennett said, “It’s my dream come true. I’m so pumped.”

The musical is based on a book and lyrics by Eric Idle and is “lovingly ripped off” from the classic movie, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The synopsis of Spamalot reads:

Everything that makes a great knight in the theatre is here, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery, and of course, the Lady of the Lake.

When does Jonathan Bennett take over the role?

Michael Urie, who is currently performing the role in Spamalot, wrote on X/Twitter: “I am gutted to take my leave of @SpamalotBway, it’s the most fun thing ever. I will miss my fellow clowns and the wonderful people at the St James Theatre. Come see me before 1/21 and then the wonderful #jonathanbennett as Sir Robin from 1/23!”

I am gutted to take my leave of @SpamalotBway, it’s the most fun thing ever. I will miss my fellow clowns and the wonderful people at the St James Theatre. Come see me before 1/21 and then the wonderful #jonathanbennett as Sir Robin from 1/23! pic.twitter.com/oby78UsNXi

— Michael Urie (@michaelurie) January 3, 2024

The reason for Urie’s exit on January 21, is that he is to star in a production of Once Upon a Mattress at New York City Center. His role starts on January 24 and runs through February 4. Michael will then start filming a new role in a TV show.

Meanwhile, the show shared its own message on X/Twitter, welcoming Jonathan Bennett to the show writing:

“On Wednesdays, we ordain new knights! We’re welcoming Jonathan Bennett as he makes his Broadway debut and embarks on his quest as Sir Robin starting January 23rd.”

https://twitter.com/SpamalotBway/status/1742591919375401463?s=20

Jonathan will then step into the role two days later, on Tuesday, January 23, through April 28. Hearty congratulations to one of our favorite Hallmark stars on adding yet another notch of accomplishment to his career belt. Readers can buy tickets to watch Spamalot here.