The Monty Python founding member discusses the Tony-winning musical’s evolution from cult film to global phenomenon as its new national tour kicks off at Playhouse Square.

Former "Monty Python" star Eric Idle said he's still working at the age of 80 for financial reasons, sharing on social media that his income has tailed off "disastrously" and adding, "I have to work for my living." Idle, who also starred in "Monty Python ...

Two of the show’s highlight are the Act II opening song “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” which was borrowed from another Python film, “Life of Brian,” and the rousing final number — “Find Your Grail,” with the lyrics “Keep your eyes on the goal/Then the prize you won’t fail/That’s your grail.”

“Monty Python” alum Eric Idle addressed an apparent fan misconception on Friday: that he and the rest of the legendary British comedy troupe’s members aren’t swimming in cash from their productions. As he put it, “I don’t know why people always ...

Eric Idle is proud that Always Look on the Bright Side of Life is one of the most popular funeral songs in England. "I find that very, very moving actually," he tells ABC RN's The Stage Show. "It's rather nice that people want to be cheered up a bit.

"Spamalot" creator Eric Idle discusses the Broadway revival's fresh approach and universal appeal as the national tour launches in Cleveland

"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was released nearly 50 years ago. Eric Idle wrote the screenplay for the 1975 hit with John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, all members of the comedy troupe Monty Python, and also ...