Camelot 1960 - Articles Page 14

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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Noel Coward's 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Goes On Sale 12/20/08
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2008


The upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will go on general sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200 in the New York area, and 800-432-7250 outside the New York metro area. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and the official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

Noel Coward's 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Goes On Sale 12/20/08
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2008


The upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will go on general sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200 in the New York area, and 800-432-7250 outside the New York metro area. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and the official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

Deborah Rush Added to Starry BLITHE SPIRIT Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 10, 2008


The producers of the upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit are pleased to welcome Tony-nominated actress Deborah Rush in the role of Mrs. Bradman, reuniting her with her Noises Off! director, two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore.

BLITHE SPIRIT to Play at Shubert Starting 2/26; Simon Jones Joins Cast
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 4, 2008


The producers of Blithe Spirit are pleased to announce the show will play The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009.

Robert Cuccioli To Star In 'Camelot' In White Plains
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2008


Jack W. Batman, Executive Producer of the White Plains Performing Arts Center, announced that Robert Cuccioli will be returning to the theatre to play King Arthur in this season's opening production, Camelot. This is a brand new production of the Tony Award-winning musical that will play a limited engagement from September 26 - October 5, 2008.

Robert Cuccioli To Star In 'Camelot' In White Plains
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 11, 2008


Jack W. Batman, Executive Producer of the White Plains Performing Arts Center, announced that Robert Cuccioli will be returning to the theatre to play King Arthur in this season's opening production, Camelot. This is a brand new production of the Tony Award-winning musical that will play a limited engagement from September 26 - October 5, 2008.

Robin and the Seven Hoods Coming To Broadway 09-10!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2008


The swinging '60's meet Broadway when Robin and the 7 Hoods, a brand new musical comedy, opens in New York during the 2009-10 season, it was announced today by the show's producers (Bruce Charet, Dennis Mastro, Dennis Farina, Billy Campbell; Barry Brown, executive producer)

Berkshire Theatre Festival Presents 'The Caretaker'
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008


Berkshire Theatre Festival opens its 2008 80th anniversary season with Harold Pinter's 'The Caretaker', directed by Eric Hill in the Unicorn Theatre.

Arena Stage Presents Miller's 'Salesman' & 'View from the Bridge' in Rep
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2008


Arena Stage will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Death of a Salesman and A View from the Bridge in rotating repertory as a salute to one of America's best playwrights, Arthur Miller.

TheatreWorks to Present 'Grey Gardens,' 'Radio Golf,' New Works by Schwartz & GrooveLily
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2008


TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, announced its 2008-09 season, including 'Grey Gardens, 'Doubt, 'Radio Golf' and new works by Stephen Schwartz and GrooveLily.

Theatre Hall of Fame 2008 Inductees: Fierstein, Cullum, O'Brien, Shaffer
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2008


Theater Hall of Fame 2008 inductees have been announced as follows: Harvey Fierstein, John Cullum, Jack O'Brien, Dana Ivey, Joseph Stein, Lois Smith, Peter Shaffer, and Mel Gussow

Julie Andrews to Direct Book-Adapted Broadway 'Mousical'?
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2007


Hollywood blogger Army Archerd, powered by Variety.com, reports that Julie Andrews will return to Broadway as a director in the musical stage-adaptation of her book 'The Great American Mousical,' which she co-wrote with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.

Camelot
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Jun 29, 2007


Camelot SHOWING ITS AGE Theatre Review by Mark Andrew Lawrence * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)

Camelot �" New Tour is a Jewel of Little Luster
by Pati Buehler - Jun 12, 2007


A touring production that gives a gem of a show a shine that doesn't quite capture all the endearing facets or character of Camelot.

Camelot Tour, with York, York & Barbour, Plays 5th Avenue
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2007


British stage and film legend Michael York kicks off Seattle's spring theater season starring as King Arthur in a new touring production of Lerner & Loewe's Camelot.

Musicals Tonight Honors Irving with 2007 Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2007


Shows include Kander & Ebb's THE HAPPY TIME, running March 6th through March 18th, ERNEST IN LOVE, based on the Oscar Wilde classic THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST running March 20th through April 1st and IRENE running April 17th through April 29th which features the song ALICE BLUE GOWN.

Photo Coverage: Camelot National Tour Begins in La Mirada
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2009


The national tour of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot, starring Michael York as King Arthur, Rachel York as Guenevere and James Barbour as Lancelot, recently began at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts in La Mirada, CA, where it runs from January 12th through 28th

York, York and Barbour Set for Camelot National Tour
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2006


An upcoming national tour of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot will star Michael York, Rachel York and James Barbour

Tony-Winner Cullum Narrates 'Grinch' on Broadway!
by Rosanna Bencoach - Oct 31, 2006


John Cullum celebrates almost 46 years since his Broadway theatre debut by playing Max the dog in the upcoming Broadway musical Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Jersey Boys Announce Tour Cast; Begins December '06
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2006


The producers of JERSEY BOYS, winner of this year's Tony® Award for Best Musical, have announced the cast that will launch the National Tour in San Francisco.

Now Presenting Secondhand Lions: The Musical
by TJ Fitzgerald - Aug 21, 2006


Follow the journey of this new musical from the paper to the stage.

York, Schneider, Etc. Join Hollywood Bowl Sound of Music
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2006


Tony Award-nominee Rachel York, John Schneider and Jeffrey Tambor have joined the cast of the upcoming Hollywood Bowl (2301 Highland Avenue) concert production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, which will take place on Friday, July 28th and Sat. July 29, and Sunday, July 30

Marni Nixon Joins Hollywood Bowl The Sound of Music
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


Marni Nixon will play the Mother Abbess in the upcoming Hollywood Bowl staged concert presentation of The Sound of Music on July 28th and 29th

A CHORUS LINE Announces Complete 2006 Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2006


A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, proudly announces the 2006 cast.

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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