Camelot 1960 - Articles Page 10

Opened: December 3, 1960

Camelot - 1960 - Broadway History , Info & More

Majestic Theatre (Broadway)
245 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on The Once and Future King by T. H. White

This irresistible musical takes you inside the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Arthur's dream of creating a utopian kingdom is complicated by love for his new Queen, Guenevere, and friendship with his favorite knight, Lancelot. A ravishing story of passion, chivalry, and betrayal has a gorgeous score that includes "If Ever I Would Leave You," "What Do the Simple Folk Do?," and, of course, "Camelot."

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Musical Theatre West Announces FIORELLO Reading For 3/11
by James T Harding - Mar 1, 2012


FIORELLO!, the next staged reading of MUSICAL THEATRE WEST'S REINER READING SERIES will take place on March 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the University Theater on the CSU Long Beach campus at the 7th Street entrance.

Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County Readies CAMELOT For Run Opening March 9
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 27, 2012


The Arts Center of Cannon County in Woodbury invites theater-goers to "rediscover the grandeur of one of history's greatest love stories" via Lerner and Loewe's timeless musical Camelot-starring John Blankenship, Katherine Sandoval Taylor and Kinsey Brewer-opening March 9.

Light Opera Works Announces 2012 Season, Begins 6/1/2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 14, 2011


Light Opera Works' 2012 season will begin with CAMELOT June 1-10, followed by MAN OF LA MANCHA August 11-26, OPERETTA'S GREATEST HITS October 5-14, and OLIVER! December 22-31.

CAMELOT Comes to MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre, Oct. 21-30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2011


Experience the pageantry of the legendary kingdom of 'Camelot.' Playful Theatre Productions presents the Tony Award winning Lerner and Loewe classic at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre Fridays, Oct. 21 and 28 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 22 and 29 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew will follow the opening night performance on Oct. 21.

CAMELOT Comes to MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre, Oct. 21-30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2011


Experience the pageantry of the legendary kingdom of 'Camelot.' Playful Theatre Productions presents the Tony Award winning Lerner and Loewe classic at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre Fridays, Oct. 21 and 28 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 22 and 29 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew will follow the opening night performance on Oct. 21.

CAMELOT Comes to MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre, Oct. 21-30
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 4, 2011


Experience the pageantry of the legendary kingdom of 'Camelot.' Playful Theatre Productions presents the Tony Award winning Lerner and Loewe classic at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre Fridays, Oct. 21 and 28 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 22 and 29 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew will follow the opening night performance on Oct. 21.

Kaufman and Hart's ONCE IN A LIFETIME Opens At A.C.T.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2011


The American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) 2011-12 season opens with a new revival of the dazzling George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart 1930 comedy Once in a Lifetime, which has been called 'a delicious Hollywood send up' (The New York Times) and 'a tinseltown satire [with] bite' (Newsday).

Kaufman and Hart's ONCE IN A LIFETIME Opens At A.C.T.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 29, 2011


The American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) 2011-12 season opens with a new revival of the dazzling George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart 1930 comedy Once in a Lifetime, which has been called 'a delicious Hollywood send up' (The New York Times) and 'a tinseltown satire [with] bite' (Newsday).

Danielle Arci Leads HAIRSPRAY! At Engeman Theater, Closes 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2011


The John W. Engeman Theater's production of Hairspray will close on August 28, 2011.

CAMELOT Comes To Music Circus 8/2-7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2011


Be transported back to the magical and mythical days of medieval England when Camelot comes to the Sacramento Music Circus August 2-7.

Photo Flash: First Look at Music Circus' CAMELOT
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2011


Be transported back to the magical and mythical days of medieval England when Camelot comes to the Sacramento Music Circus August 2-7. Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot come alive in Lerner and Loewe's inspiring musical of love, intrigue, idealism and magic. Moving ballads such as 'If Ever I Would Leave You,' 'How to Handle a Woman' and 'Camelot' will have audiences tangled in England's most fabled love triangle.

CAMELOT Comes To Music Circus 8/2-7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2011


Be transported back to the magical and mythical days of medieval England when Camelot comes to the Sacramento Music Circus August 2-7.

Kaufman and Hart's ONCE IN A LIFETIME Opens At A.C.T.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 1, 2011


The American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) 2011-12 season opens with a new revival of the dazzling George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart 1930 comedy Once in a Lifetime, which has been called 'a delicious Hollywood send up' (The New York Times) and 'a tinseltown satire [with] bite' (Newsday).

CAMELOT Comes To Music Circus 8/2-7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 26, 2011


Be transported back to the magical and mythical days of medieval England when Camelot comes to the Sacramento Music Circus August 2-7.

Danielle Arci Leads HAIRSPRAY! At Engeman Theater. Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2011


The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Hairspray, the first show of their 5th Season.

The Sound of Music Returns to Pittsburgh CLO July 19-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


Audiences of all ages will fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of The Sound of Music, July 19-31 at the Benedum Center. T

BROADWAY RECALL: When Rent Surprised Everyone
by Michael Dale - Jul 2, 2011


The fact that Jonathan Larson won two posthumous Tony Award for writing and composing Rent is certainly bittersweet, but the fact that for one of those awards he bested the also posthumously nominated Rodgers and Hammerstein is just plain weird. But the last-minute addition of Rent to the 1995-96 Broadway season seemed to be the catalyst for one the oddest Tony nights ever.

Danielle Arci Leads HAIRSPRAY! At Engeman Theater. Previews July 7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2011


The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Hairspray, the first show of their 5th Season.

Irons, Barbour & Errico Star in CAMELOT at Irish Rep, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2011


Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre presents its 2011 Annual Benefit Gala, a concert performance on Broadway of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's CAMELOT - the beloved musical that defined an age with its lush romantic score that soars above the legendary tale of idealism, passion and betrayal - on Monday, June 6 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) in Manhattan. Charlotte Moore, who directed last year's acclaimed concert staging of BRIGADOON on Broadway and helms the Irish Repertory's current production of Dion Boucicault's THE SHAUGHRAUN, directs a cast of Broadway stars.

Melissa Errico, James Barbour Join Jeremy Irons In Irish Rep's CAMELOT; Full Cast Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2011


Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre presents its 2011 Annual Benefit Gala, a concert performance on Broadway of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's CAMELOT - the beloved musical that defined an age with its lush romantic score that soars above the legendary tale of idealism, passion and betrayal - on Monday, June 6 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) in Manhattan.

BEATLEMANIA NOW Returns to the Manatee Players in Bradenton
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2011


BEATLEMANIA NOW comes to the Riverfront Theatre in Bradenton for 5 big shows on June 29th through July 3rd.

Jeremy Irons to Star in CAMELOT at Irish Rep, 6/6
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2011


Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre presents its 2011 Annual Benefit Gala, a concert performance on Broadway of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's CAMELOT - the beloved musical that defined an age with its lush romantic score that soars above the legendary tale of idealism, passion and betrayal - on Monday, June 6 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) in Manhattan. Charlotte Moore, who directed last year's acclaimed concert staging of BRIGADOON on Broadway and helms the Irish Repertory's current production of Dion Boucicault's THE SHAUGHRAUN, directs a cast of Broadway stars.

Julie Andrews Adapts MOUSICAL Book for the Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2011


Julie Andrews is adapting her book, 'The Great American Mousical,' for the stage at Goodspeed Opera House. Dates for the production have not yet been announced. Andrews co-wrote the book with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.

CAMELOT Returns to Broadway in Irish Rep. Benefit Concert, 6/6
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 18, 2011


Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre presents its 2011 Annual Benefit Gala, a concert performance on Broadway of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's CAMELOT - the beloved musical that defined an age with its lush romantic score that soars above the legendary tale of idealism, passion and betrayal - on Monday, June 6 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) in Manhattan. Charlotte Moore, who directed last year's acclaimed concert staging of BRIGADOON on Broadway and helms the Irish Repertory's current production of Dion Boucicault's THE SHAUGHRAUN, will direct.

BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Randy Rice - Apr 16, 2011


You don't have to be a Monty Python fan to enjoy SPAMALOT, which is playing at PPAC through April 17, 2011

Other Productions of Camelot

1960   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1963   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1963   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1964   West End London Production
West End
1980   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1980   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1981   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1982   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1982   West End London Revival
West End
1991   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1993   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2003   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2003   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2004   West End London Revival
West End
2005   Regional (US) Regional Concert
Regional (US)
2007   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2018   Washington, DC (Regional) Shakespeare Theatre Company Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2023   Broadway Lincoln Center Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

Camelot - 1960 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1961 Theatre World Awards Performance Robert Goulet
1961 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Franz Allers
1961 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Tony Duquette
1961 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Richard Burton
1961 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Julie Andrews
1961 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Oliver Smith

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