QUICK TAKES - Sept. 3, 2009

Promoters for the stage production “An Evening Without Monty Python” announced Wednesday that Hank Azaria has withdrawn from the show because of a film commitment. Jeff B. Davis, a comedy and improv actor, will replace him. Cast members include Jane Leeves, Alan Tudyk, Rick Holmes and Jim Piddock.

“An Evening Without Monty Python” has 10 performances in Hollywood, Sept. 23 through Oct. 4, at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre. It will then play five performances at Town Hall in New York, starting Oct. 6. Eric Idle will co-direct with B.T. McNicholl.

-- David Ng