We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
#1We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 3:09pm
Since it closed in 1963, this show has never really had a successful revival. I think it's one of the greatest musicals of all time and I've always dreamed of seeing a full scale production on Broadway. With Laura Benanti, maybe?
#2We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 3:37pm
I really enjoyed the tour with Lou Diamond Phillips but I think I was in the minority on that one. I wish they would have recorded a cast album though. The new arrangement of "Lusty Month of May" was a lot of fun. I can't imagine why Bartlett Sher hasn't gotten around to this one yet.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#3We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 3:41pm
Yup, agreed, and I'd be interested to see a number of directors' flairs to appropriately bring it into the 21st century. Bartlett Sher is the first that comes to mind, but Diane Paulus might also be interesting. Laura Benanti at the lead for sure, please.
Saralou
Swing Joined: 5/29/16
#4We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 3:41pm
Yesss. I've never seen a production of it on any level, but the cast recording is one of my favorites. Absolutely gorgeous. Why hasn't this happened? Laura Benanti would be a dream, she has the voice and the comedic chops.
caringtype1
Swing Joined: 5/3/15
#6We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 3:50pm
Camelot is my all-time favorite musical. I hope it eventually is revived on broadway!
#7We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 3:52pm
Steven Pasquale for Lancelot?
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caringtype1
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#8We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 3:53pm
Brave Sir Robin2 said: "Steven Pasquale for Lancelot?
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#10We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 5:53pm
I've always wanted to see this back on Broadway, but to date the only live production I've seen was my own high school production back in '72 (I was a stellar Tom of Warwick.)
Two reservations: a barebones one-set orchestra-onstage mounting would be a huge disservice to this show; and would the mobs filling WICKED, MORMON and HAMILTON have any interest in this fusty warhorse?
This is actually EXACTLY the show for Jake Gyllenhaal.
#11We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 6:05pm
I would LOVE to see Laura Bennati do this with Sher directing!
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#12We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 7:18pm
I actually thought of Jake for Lancelot but thought people would say I was crazy
#13We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 7:32pm
I thought of Joshua Henry for Lancelot but thought people would day I was crazy
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#14We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 7:33pm
There was a really marvelous production at a larger regional theater here in Chicago a few years ago that took the fairytale-type sets and costumes and replaced them with Game of Thrones-type sets and costumes... so... like... darker fairy-tales, I guess. Lots of beards and a little nudity. Anyway... that sounded horrible on paper to me... but it worked surprisingly well. Christy Altomare played Guenevere and her singing was very belt-y... another thing that sounded terrible on paper that worked quite nicely. It was thrilling and I loved it. .jpg)
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#15We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 7:42pm
Didn't I see a revival in the 70s at Lincoln Center with Richard Burton? I remember being late because they moved up the start time because it was opening night.
Cesare2
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#16We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 7:42pm
I agree that it's time to revive CAMELOT. But please,no re-writing of Lerner. Not another revisal like CLEAR DAY or GIGI. The show's not perfect but its story, alas, certainly still resonates today.
#17We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 8:07pm
I remember seeing this production! The only quibble I had was the excessive use of fog! I was in the third row and I remember just being barricaded by fog at every scene transition.
KJisgroovy said: "There was a really marvelous production at a larger regional theater here in Chicago a few years ago that took the fairytale-type sets and costumes and replaced them with Game of Thrones-type sets and costumes... so... like... darker fairy-tales, I guess. Lots of beards and a little nudity. Anyway... that sounded horrible on paper to me... but it worked surprisingly well. Christy Altomare played Guenevere and her singing was very belt-y... another thing that sounded terrible on paper that worked quite nicely. It was thrilling and I loved it.
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#18We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 8:19pm
my problem with Camelot is that it's just not... that good.
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#19We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 11:22pm
Yes. Yes, we do! After seeing the wonderfully inventive production at Two Rivers Theater in Red Bank two years ago, and a production helmed by Robert Sean Leonard at the Westport Country Playhouse last month, I would really love to see a really big revival in New York one day soon. The material is timeless, the songs are an absolute delight. What could be better?
jo
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#20We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 11:31pm
Yes, please! It's a timeless story and the musical score is great.
I still have the CD with Burton/Andrews/Goulet and the DVD of the movie with Harris/Redgrave/Nero.
Updated On: 12/3/16 at 11:31 PM
#21We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 11:33pm
John Barrowman as King Arthur.
"when I’m on stage I see the abyss and have to overcome it by telling myself it’s only a play." - Helen Mirren
Updated On: 12/3/16 at 11:33 PM
jo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#22We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/3/16 at 11:42pm
Someone as manly and charismatic as Richard Burton for the role of Arthur! He did inspire a band of men towards the ideals of the Round Table!
Updated On: 12/3/16 at 11:42 PM
jimmycurry01
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
#23We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/4/16 at 3:56am
This is one musical that I have never been able to get into, despite trying several times. I have never seen a live production, but have sat through the movie and both TV iterations multiple times.
The show has a few good tunes, but it also has many clunkers, and the book moves very slowly. If it did get a revival, it would have to be in the hands of a great director and a company like Lincoln Center.
It is a show that I want to like, but I feel it needed more work when the authors were still alive.
#24We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/4/16 at 4:34am
Erin. Davie.
They/them.
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RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#25We Really Do Need a CAMELOT Revival
Posted: 12/4/16 at 3:58pm
I think a mixed race Camelot would be pretty incredible. But I do agree, the story/show is kind of boring...
