In 1979, Monty Python’s Life of Brian turned the Biblical epic on its head. Now, the creators of SPAMALOT, Eric Idle & John Du Prez turn classical music on its ear! Prepare for NOT THE MESSIAH (HE’S A VERY NAUGHTY BOY), the comedic masterpiece that combines all of the unforgettable humor of the Python’s most celebrated film with the overblown grandeur of operatic soloists, full symphony orchestra and chorus. Filmed live on October 23, 2009, the performance stars Eric Idle with special appearances by original Python troupe members, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Terry Gilliam.
Introit: Overture
The Liberty Bell. Sousa arr. Du Prez
Part One: Apocalypso
Now Chaos and Confusion!
There Shall Be Monsters.
O God You Are So Big.
Part Two: The Boy Next Door
Mandy’s Song.
Woe Woe Woe!
We Love Sheep.
Spiritual.
Part Three: The Temptation of Brian Brian’s Dream.
What Have the Romans Ever Done For Us?
The People’s Front of Judea.
I Want To Be A Girl. The Market Square.
You’re The One.
Intermission
Part Four: Baroque and Roll Hail To The Shoe!
Amourdeus.
The Chosen One Has Woken!
When They Grow Up.
Take Us Home.
The Chosen One (cont.)
Individuals.
Part Five: Miserere Loves Company
Find Your Dream Arrested!
A Fair Day’s Work.
The Final Song. “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.”
Encore Lumberjack Song
NOT THE MESSIAH (He’s a Very Naughty Boy)
A Comic Oratorio by Eric Idle & John DuPrez based on Monty Python’s LIFE OF BRIAN
Orchestra (see Orchestral Info) Soloists Soprano Mezzo-Soprano Tenor Baritone Bass and Chorus
32 Musicians
Flute 1
Flute 2 & Piccolo
Oboe 1
Oboe 2 & English Horn
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2 & Bass Clarinet
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2 & Contrabassoon
Horn 1
Horn 2
Horn 3
Horn 4
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Bagpipe
Harp
Keyboard 1
Keyboard 2
Drums
Timpani
Percussion (Glockenspiel, Chimes, Vibraphone, Marimba, Snare Drum, High Snare Drum, Low Snare Drum, Bass Drum, High Drum, 2 Medium Drums, Low Drum, Piatti, Suspended Cymbal, Finger Cymbals, Triangle, Mark Tree, Tambourine (w/skin), Castanets (not mounted), Slapstick, Guiro, Congas, Triangle, Mark Tree, Shaker, Claves, Cuìca)
Guitar 1 (Acoustic, Classical, Archtop)
Guitar 2 (Steel Acoustic, Electric, Archtop, 6 Steel String Acoustic, 12 String Acoustic)
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Cello
Contrabass
Electric Bass