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Who Played Merlyn in Camelot

Merlyn is a role in Camelot, a musical that opened West End in 1964.

Based on <i>The Once and Future King</i> by T. H. White<p>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."

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
Archbishop West End Camelot 1964
Arthur West End Camelot 1964
Ensemble West End Camelot 1964
Guenevere West End Camelot 1964
Lady Anne West End Camelot 1964
Lady Sybil West End Camelot 1964
Lancelot West End Camelot 1964
Merlyn West End Camelot 1964
Mordred West End Camelot 1964
Morgan Le Fey West End Camelot 1964
Nimue West End Camelot 1964
Page West End Camelot 1964
Pellinore West End Camelot 1964
Sir Clarius West End Camelot 1964
Sir Dinadan West End Camelot 1964
Sir Lionel West End Camelot 1964
Sir Sagramore West End Camelot 1964
Squire Dap West End Camelot 1964
Tom West End Camelot 1964

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