SUBMIT UPDATES
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.
News About Camelot at The Lyric Stage Company of Boston
FASCINATING RHYTHM Announced At Lyric Stage This Summer
June 22, 2023176 Keys and The Lyric Stage Company of Boston present Fascinating Rhythm: A dazzling journey through the music of George Gershwin & Leonard Bernstein told with four hands, two voices, & 176 keys.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER to be Presented at The Lyric Stage Company of Boston
March 21, 2022A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder with Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak and Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman will find its way to the Lyric Stage Company of Boston after originally scheduled to open on May 15, 2020.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS Will Be Performed at Lyric Stage Company of Boston Next Month
October 22, 2021The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents its first musical since Little Shop of Horrors in October 2019 with Jason Robert Brown’s intimate portrait of young romance in The Last Five Years. Performances begin Friday, November 12 and run through Sunday, December 12. Press Performance is Sunday, November 14 at 3pm.
Spiro Veloudos Steps Down as Producing Artistic Director of the Lyric Stage Company of Boston
October 03, 2019Spiro Veloudos, legendary theatre director and Boston theatre icon, announced today that he is retiring from his role as Producing Artistic Director of the Lyric Stage Company of Boston.
Videos
 |
The Full Monty
The Umbrella Arts Center (4/26 - 5/19) | |
|
A Strange Loop
SpeakEasy Stage Company (4/26 - 5/25) | |
|
The Queen of Versailles
Emerson Colonial Theatre (7/16 - 8/18) | |
|
Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) Ends Season with a Free Memorial Day Weekend Concert, May 25, 2024
Jordan Hall (5/25 - 5/25) | |
|
Come From Away
Boston Opera House (5/28 - 6/2) | |
|
MOMologues The Musical
Club Cafe Boston (5/8 - 5/9) | |
|
Twelfth Night, A musical Adaptation by Shaina Taub
Arlington Friends of the Drama (5/3 - 5/19) | |
|
Parade
Emerson Colonial Theatre (3/11 - 3/23) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW FIND A JOB | ||
Recommended For You
Get Boston's #1 Newsletter
Get the best news & discounts for Boston & beyond.
