Cygnet Theatre Presents CAMELOT For Two Nights Only

Cygnet's 2019 Summer Benefit promises to be legendary. For two nights only, the beloved Lerner and Loewe's musical Camelot comes to Cygnet Theatre for a staged concert reading. Proceeds benefit Cygnet Theatre's Artist Advocate program, which provides the financial support needed to hire the most talented artists and to pay them a meaningful wage. With book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe, direction by Sean Murray and musical direction by Terry O'Donnell, the benefit takes place August 12 and 13.

An idealistic young King Arthur hopes to create a kingdom built on honor and dignity, embodied by his Knights of The Round Table. His ideals, however, are tested when his lovely queen Guenevere, falls in love with the young Knight Lancelot, and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. With a rich score boasting such gems as "If Ever I Would Leave You," "I Loved You Once in Silence," "The Lusty Month of May," and of course, "Camelot," Lerner and Loewe's Camelot is the duo's fantastical masterpiece which triumphed on Broadway in a legendary original production that led to a film version and numerous revivals in New York, London and across the globe.

Each year, Cygnet Theatre presents a staged reading of a musical as a fundraiser. Past productions include La Cage aux Folles, Monty Python's Spamalot, Hair and Evita. The evening will include a hosted reception with light hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction on the patio before the show. The benefit is sponsored by Ralph Johnson.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person at the box office located at 4040 Twiggs St., by calling 619-337-1525 or by visiting www.CygnetTheatre.com.