A Monty-mental celebration

A number of events and releases are tied to Monty Python’s 40thanniversary.

“An Evening Without Monty Python”

Python member Eric Idle directs a cast of five, including actress Jane Leeves,for a live staging of more than 20 skits adapted from the originalMonty Python television series and films.

Where: Ricardo Montalban Theatre, 1615 VineSt., Hollywood

When: Wednesday through Oct. 4

Price: $55 to $75

Contact: (800) 595-4849 or www.tix.com.

Monty Python’s “Spamalot”

John O’Hurley is featured in the starring role as King Arthur in the touring version of the Broadway musical.

Where: Orange County Performing Arts Center,600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

When: Oct. 6 through 18

Price: $33.75 to $88.75

Contact: (714) 556-2787

“Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer’s Cut)”

A six-episode documentary charts the group’s history,with clips and commentary from Python members as well as othercomedians and contemporaries. Airs on IFC Oct. 18-23, 9-10 p.m. Inconjunction with the documentary, IFC is also screening three ofthe troupe’s feature films: “Monty Python and theHoly Grail,” 10 p.m. Oct. 19 and 1 a.m. Oct. 20; “Monty Python’s Life of Brian,” 10 p.m. Oct. 20 and 1 a.m.Oct. 21, and “Monty Python Live at the HollywoodBowl,” 10 p.m. Oct. 18 and 1 a.m. Oct. 19.

“Monty Python Live!”

A paperback original with black and white art that focuses on the group’s six live tours theU.K., Canada and the U.S., including discussions of themulti-performance run in 1980 at the Hollywood Bowl. Also includestext from many of the skits that were performed. Published byHyperion. $24.99.