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Who Played Merlyn in Camelot

Merlyn is a role in Camelot, a musical that opened Broadway in 2023.

Camelot comes to vibrant life once again with a new version of the classic tale, reimagined for the 21st century by Aaron Sorkin and Bartlett Sher. Based on The Once and Future King by T.H. White, Camelot is a story about the quest for democracy, striving for justice, and the tragic struggle between passion and aspiration, between lovers and kingdoms. This epic and timely tale features the iconic characters King Arthur, Queen Guenevere, and Sir Lancelot as well as the beloved original score with lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe.

14 actors have played Merlyn in Camelot.

View full cast of Camelot

Performer Production Opened
David Hurst Broadway Camelot 1960
Jack Dabdoub Broadway Camelot 1960
Louis Turenne Broadway Camelot 1960
Michael Clarke-Laurence Broadway Camelot 1960
Byron Webster US Tour Camelot 1963
Gwyllum Evans US Tour Camelot 1963
Miles Malleson West End Camelot 1964
James Valentine Broadway Camelot 1980
Robert Molnar Broadway Camelot 1980
James Valentine Broadway Camelot 1981
Robert Molnar Broadway Camelot 1981
James Valentine Broadway Camelot 1993
Newton R. Gilchrist Broadway Camelot 1993
Orson Bean Regional (US) Camelot 2005
Eric Anderson US Tour Camelot 2007
Ted Van Griethuysen Washington, DC (Regional) Camelot 2018
Dakin Matthews Broadway Camelot 2023

Other Roles in Camelot

Role Production Opened
Arthur Broadway Camelot 2023
Ensemble Broadway Camelot 2023
Guenevere Broadway Camelot 2023
Lancelot Du Lac Broadway Camelot 2023
Merlyn Broadway Camelot 2023
Mordred Broadway Camelot 2023
Morgan Le Fey Broadway Camelot 2023
Pellinore Broadway Camelot 2023
Sir Dinadan Broadway Camelot 2023
Sir Lionel Broadway Camelot 2023
Sir Sagramore Broadway Camelot 2023

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