Camelot
Join King Arthur in this classic tale!
Camelot
A consistently polished and warming tale
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Camelot
Join King Arthur in this classic tale!
Why see Camelot?
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The Golden Age of the musical is once more to be revived in this new production of Lerner and Lowe's beloved hit Camelot, starring Liv Kurtz as Guenevere! Directed by Drew Humphrey, this exciting new venture is sure to be a feast for the senses, taking us back to the mythical court of King Arthur, where passions ignite in a fight for democracy and justice set to Lerner and Lowe's lushly evocative score.
First seen on Broadway in 1960, starring Julie Andrews and Richard Burton, Camelot, which is based on T.H White's novel The Once and Future King, has long been synonymous with the quest for democracy and the Kennedy White House era. So popular was it that the original cast soundtrack was the country's best-selling record for 60 weeks!
What Is The Story?
Enchanting generations since that Broadway debut in 1960, we follow Arthur as he marries the maiden Guenevere and introduces a code of honor and justice to his Knights, bringing peace to the Kingdom. But not everyone is as keen to adhere to his idealism. Divisions soon follow, and not just from outside the castle walls. Courage, fidelity, love, and goodness are to be tested, and it is up to Arthur to choose the kind of ruler he must be.
Upcoming Performances
Awards
TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS 2023
Best Musical Revival
Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Jordan Donica
Best Scenic Design of a Musical, Michael Yeargan and 59 Productions
Best Costume Design of a Musical, Jennifer Moeller
Best Lighting Design of a Musical, Lap Chi Chu
DRAMA DESK AWARDS 2023
Outstanding Fight Choreography
Reviews
Customer reviews
KR
Beautiful, romantic, funny and more!
Loved the show. Had all my favorite bits of Broadway — great performances, funny, romantic, pulled at the heart strings and gave me that heart soaring feeling where for a moment I think “yes! Yes the world can be better!”.
Sorkin does wonders with the book. I liked his not so magical take on the story, since after all the story of King Arthur is always morphed and influenced by the writer. And the relevance of the same law applying to everyone and the difficulty of keeping true to ones ideals rather than give in to cynicism could not have been more timely. ... Read more
RTP
Amazingly updated classic
I’ve seen the show twice during previews, and I’m going again! For Sorkin fans, his update to the old tale is brilliant and unmistakably Sorkin; the magical, mystical element of the original script are gone - replaced by a grounded, intelligent, and witty King Arthur who sees the future of Camelot much as one would expect a young Jeb Bartlett saw this country when West Wing began. Add a soaring musical score with a very impressive orchestra and 3 leads whose voices give you the chills, and you leave the theater wanting to return. Perfectly rewritten and directed… a must see! ... Read more
AW
Smart Update of a Classic
I thought this show was brilliant. Camelot has always been a favorite of mine, but I felt uneasy about the character of Guenevere who embodied all sorts of awful misogynist stereotypes--she was silly, flighty, and brought down a noble experiment by sleeping with someone. Aaron Sorkin's rewrite as well as Philippa Soo's excellent, spirited portrayal made this character work and brought the whole play into the 21st century. This is now an ideas play--with some excellent discussions of rule of law, limited government, and the birth of democracy. To be fair, I am already an Aaron Sorkin fan, so I am inclined to like that sort of thing. But I thought he hit the right balance between intellect and idealism. The costumes were beautiful, the music was lush, the acting was excellent (especially Andrew Burnap as a young, brainy Arthur.) If you are on the fence, give this play a shot. It's my favorite I have seen in a long time (and I see a lot of theatre). ... Read more
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