News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Camelot at Cape Playhouse

Dates: (8/16/2023 - 8/26/2023 )

Theatre:

Cape Playhouse


Dennis,MA

  1. View All Boston Shows
  2.  > 
  3. Camelot


Camelot, the Lerner and Loewe musical, whisks you away to a bygone era of chivalry and ideals. Debuting on Broadway in 1960, Camelot is based on the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The creative team drew inspiration from T.H. White's novel "The Once and Future King," offering a more nuanced portrayal of the Arthurian legend.

The musical centers on King Arthur, who strives to create a kingdom built on honor, justice, and equality. He establishes the Knights of the Round Table, a fellowship dedicated to upholding these ideals. The story unfolds through his relationship with Queen Guinevere and the arrival of the dashing knight, Sir Lancelot. A passionate love triangle develops, challenging the utopian vision of Camelot and exposing the complexities of human nature.

The musical score by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner is a highlight of Camelot. It features iconic songs like "If Ever I Would Leave You," "The Lusty Month of May," and the title song "Camelot," all of which capture the beauty, romance, and eventual downfall of Arthur's dream. The original Broadway production, starring Richard Burton as Arthur, Julie Andrews as Guinevere, and Robert Goulet as Lancelot, was a commercial and critical success. It garnered four Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Videos


The Full Monty in Boston The Full Monty
The Umbrella Arts Center (4/26 - 5/19) Tracker
Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) Ends Season with a Free Memorial Day Weekend Concert, May 25, 2024 in Boston Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) Ends Season with a Free Memorial Day Weekend Concert, May 25, 2024
Jordan Hall (5/25 - 5/25)
Disney’s Descendants The Musical in Boston Disney’s Descendants The Musical
The Company Theatre (11/8 - 11/10)
Baby Jane in Boston Baby Jane
The Company Theatre (10/11 - 10/27)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) in Boston SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Emerson Colonial Theatre (12/3 - 12/29)
Chess: The Musical in Boston Chess: The Musical
Wheaton College - Watson Fine Arts (6/14 - 6/15)
PHOTOS
The Life and Music of George Michael in Boston The Life and Music of George Michael
Emerson Colonial Theatre (9/20 - 9/20)
Head Over Heels – High School Edition in Boston Head Over Heels – High School Edition
The Company Theatre (7/11 - 7/13)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW  

Recommended For You