Camelot 1960 - Articles Page 7

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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Westchester Broadway Theatre's CAMELOT Begins 1/29
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 22, 2015


Lerner and Loewe's timeless masterpiece, Camelot was inspired by T. H. White's chivalric tale, 'The Once and Future King". It is considered one of history's greatest love stories. King Arthur and his new queen, Guenevere, rule their kingdom with ideals of chivalry and peace, but the arrival of Sir Lancelot threatens the foundation of the realm in one of the most fabled love triangles of all time. Revel in the glorious music including,"Camelot", 'If Ever I WouldLeave You', 'The Lusty Month of May', 'I Loved You Once in Silence', 'What Do the Simple Folk Do?'

CAMELOT National Tour Coming to Orpheum Theater in January
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2014


The 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot and everyone can fall in love all over again with this beloved musical when Omaha Performing Arts presents CAMELOT at the Orpheum Theater. The production runs Tuesday, January 27, through Sunday, February 1, 2015 as part of the Omaha Performing Arts Broadway series.

National Tour of CAMELOT Visits Providence Performing Arts Center, Now thru 12/14
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2014


The 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot and Providence can fall in love all over again with this beloved musical today, December 9-14, 2014 at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) as part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Stage and Screen Legend Vanessa Redgrave
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 7, 2014


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured stage and screen legend Vanessa Redgrave, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Check out the full interview below!

CAMELOT National Tour Comes to the Morris Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2014


The 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot. South Bend can fall in love all over again with this beloved musical this weekend, December 5-6 at The Morris Performing Arts Center as part of the 2014-2015 Broadway in South Bend Series presented by Broadway Theatre League.

Rhode Island Students Cast as 'Tom of Warwick' in CAMELOT Tour at PPAC, 12/9-14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2014


The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that Jerry Carino, a third grader at the Henry Barnard Laboratory School at Rhode Island College (RIC), and Jared Lind, an eighth grader at Rocky Hill School, have been cast as "Tom of Warwick" in the upcoming Providence engagement of the 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT at the Providence Performing Arts Center, December 9 to 14, 2014.

Tickets to CAMELOT National Tour at Morrison Center On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2014


The 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot and Boise can fall in love all over again with this beloved musical on January 5-7, 2015 at the Morrison Center as part of the Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise Series. Individual tickets for CAMELOT go on sale today, November 14th at 10:00 AM.

National Tour of CAMELOT to Visit Providence Performing Arts Center, 12/9-14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2014


The 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot and Providence can fall in love all over again with this beloved musical December 9-14, 2014 at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) as part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.

Tickets to CAMELOT National Tour at Morrison Center On Sale 11/14
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 10, 2014


The 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot and Boise can fall in love all over again with this beloved musical on January 5-7, 2015 at the Morrison Center as part of the Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise Series. Individual tickets for CAMELOT go on sale on Friday, November 14th at 10:00 AM.

Photo Flash: Inside CAMELOT's Opening Night at Drury Lane Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2014


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents the iconic love story CAMELOT, the winner of four Tony Awards, which opened last night, November 6 and runs through January 4, 2015.

CAMELOT Opens Tonight at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2014


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents the iconic love story CAMELOT, the winner of four Tony Awards, opening tonight, November 6 and running through January 4, 2015. Scroll down for a look at the cast in action!

Photo Flash: First Look at Ken Clark, Christy Altomare, Travis Taylor and More in CAMELOT at Drury Lane
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2014


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents the iconic love story CAMELOT, the winner of four Tony Awards, previewing October 30, opening November 6 and running through January 4, 2015. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

CAMELOT National Tour to Play The Civic Arts Plaza in January
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 4, 2014


Experience CAMELOT as you've never seen it before January 15-18 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Director Michael McFadden reimagines one of theatre's most legendary musicals by reworking the original production, resulting in a fresh, tighter show to entertain fans and newcomers alike. An accelerated musical score is enhanced by dramatic percussive rhythms for a renewed feel and modern technology paired with dramatically bold lighting allows the scenery to be more abstract. Patrons rave that "this production was the BEST," and "done exceptionally."

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/3- CAMELOT
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2014


Today in 1960, Camelot opened at the Majestic Theatre, where it ran for 873 performances. Camelot is a musical by Alan Jay Lerner (book and lyrics) and Frederick Loewe (music). It is based on the King Arthur legend as adapted from the T. H. White tetralogy novel The Once and Future King. The original 1960 production, directed by Moss Hart and orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett and Philip J. Lang, won four Tony Awards and spawned several revivals, foreign productions and a 1967 film version.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 29th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 29, 2014


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Major productions of 'The King And I' and 'Camelot,' two versions of 'Titanic,' season announcements from Light Opera Works and The Music Theatre Company, JRB in Skokie, three G&S shows in rep, the new musicals 'Frederick' and 'The Guide To Being Single,' and more!

Ken Clark, Christy Altomare & More Star in Drury Lane Theatre's CAMELOT, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2014


Drury Lane Theatre presents the iconic love story CAMELOT, the winner of four Tony Awards, previewing tonight, October 30, opening November 6 and running through January 4, 2015.

CAMELOT Begins Performances Tomorrow at Drury Lane Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2014


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents the iconic love story CAMELOT, the winner of four Tony Awards, previewing October 30, opening November 6 and running through January 4, 2015. The all-star cast is led by Ken Clark (Titanic on Broadway, First National Tour of La Cage Aux Folles, Netflix's House of Cards) as "King Arthur," Christy Altomare (Mamma Mia! on Broadway and First National Tour of Spring Awakening) as "Guenevere," and Travis Taylor (Les Miserables and Young Frankenstein at Drury Lane Theatre) as "Lancelot." CAMELOT is directed by Alan Souza (World Premiere musicals The Little Hours and Exposure Time for New Jersey Repertory Theatre, and The Full Monty for Maltz Jupiter Theatre) making his Chicago debut. Drury Lane's production shines new light on this majestic musical that will feature new orchestrations by Matt Aument and a unique scenic approach that blends medieval fantasy with the opulence of the 12th Century court life.

CAMELOT National Tour Coming to the Morris Center, 12/5-6
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2014


The 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot. South Bend can fall in love all over again with this beloved musical December 5-6 at The Morris Performing Arts Center as part of the 2014-2015 Broadway in South Bend Series presented by Broadway Theatre League.

Ken Clark, Christy Altomare & More to Star in Drury Lane Theatre's CAMELOT; Performances Begin 10/30
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2014


Drury Lane Theatre presents the iconic love story CAMELOT, the winner of four Tony Awards, previewing October 30, opening November 6 and running through January 4, 2015.

Adam Grabau, Mary McNulty and Tim Rogan Star in CAMELOT National Tour; Kicks Off Today in Georgia
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2014


The 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT reimagines the tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot as it launches its national tour today, October 7th in Macon, GA.

Jeffrey Brian Adams, Monique Hafen & More to Star in San Francisco Playhouse's PROMISES, PROMISES
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 3, 2014


San Francisco Playhouse have announced casting for their holiday show, a revival of the 1968 Broadway hit Promises, Promises to be directed by Bill English.

Adam Grabau, Mary McNulty and Tim Rogan to Star in CAMELOT National Tour; Kicks Off 10/7 in Georgia
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2014


The 2014/2015 National Tour of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT reimagines the tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot as it launches its national tour on Tuesday, October 7th in Macon, GA. Tour dates include Nashville, Providence, Omaha, Fayetteville, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Fort Myers, Wilmington, Hartford and St. Paul among others. For a complete list of cities, visit www.camelottour.com.

Marin Mazzie Joins 'GETTING TO KNOW YOU' Benefit at Bucks County Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse Producers Robyn Goodman and Alexander Fraser are thrilled to welcome the addition of Broadway's beloved Marin Mazzie to the cast of GETTING TO KNOW YOU: An Enchanted Evening of Oscar Hammerstein II, the Today night benefit concert of the inaugural Oscar Hammerstein Festival.

Marin Mazzie Joins 'GETTING TO KNOW YOU' Benefit at Bucks County Playhouse This Month
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse Producers Robyn Goodman and Alexander Fraser are thrilled to welcome the addition of Broadway's beloved Marin Mazzie to the cast of GETTING TO KNOW YOU: An Enchanted Evening of Oscar Hammerstein II, the Saturday night benefit concert of the inaugural Oscar Hammerstein Festival.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 7/8- CAMELOT
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 8, 2014


Today in 1980, the first Broadway revival of Camelot opened at the New York State Theatre, where it ran for 56 performances. Camelot is a musical by Alan Jay Lerner (book and lyrics) and Frederick Loewe (music). It is based on the King Arthur legend as adapted from the T. H. White tetralogy novel The Once and Future King. The original 1960 production, directed by Moss Hart and orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett and Philip J. Lang, ran on Broadway for 873 performances, winning four Tony Awards and spawning several revivals, foreign productions and a 1967 film version. The 1980 cast starred Richard Burton, Christine Ebersole, and Richard Muenz.

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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