CAMELOT Returns to Broadway - Reviews Thread

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Lerner & Loewe’s “Camelot,” that oft-old story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, will return to Broadway featuring a new book by Aaron Sorkin. That creative change may mean that Lancelot and Queen Guinevere will be doing a lot more walk and talks than they did in the original 1960 production or the 1967 film version.

The new production of “Camelot” is scheduled to begin performances on Nov. 3 and open on Dec. 8 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Casting and the design team for the revival will be announced at a later date. There have been some pretty incredible performers who have appeared in “Camelot” over the years with the likes of Julie Andrews, Robert Goulet, Richard Burton, Richard Harris and Vanessa Redgrave putting their stamp on pivotal roles.

Updated On: 4/12/23 at 03:04 PM

I'm very fond of this show, though I usually end up depressed by the end. (Team Arthur forever -- what Guenevere sees in Lancelot I'll NEVER know.) I hope Sorkin doesn't go nuts with it. I always think that what this play needs is a light touch, something he's not exactly known for.

Denee Benton for Guenevere?

Updated On: 3/29/22 at 03:12 PM

We all know that Laura Benanti will be Guinevere.

I’m going to just say Kudisch as Arthur because I have to put it out into the universe.

I think it will star Paulo Szot and Kelli O’Hara!!!

Updated On: 3/28/22 at 03:24 PM

If there's any show that has desperately needed a revised book, it's this. Should be great material for LCT.

Hope they don't go too old for Arthur. Richard Burton was only 35 when he originated it, and since then the casting seems to creep older and older (with Burton, Richard Harris, and Robert Goulet playing it into their 50s and beyond). There's something much more interesting about a young, impish king. Otherwise, it becomes "older man gets cucked by younger man."

Benanti would have been perfect for Guinevere, but similarly too old...if a 43-year-old is singing "where are the simple joys of Maidenhood?" you have to wonder what she's been up to the past 25 years!

Updated On: 3/28/22 at 03:24 PM

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Hope they don't go too old for Arthur. Richard Burton was only 35 when he originated it, and since then the casting seems to creep older and older (with Burton, Richard Harris, and Robert Goulet playing it into their 50s and beyond). There's something much more interesting about a young, impish king. Otherwise, it becomes "older man gets cucked by younger man.""

Totally agree with this.

How about these two as Broadway's next Arthur and Guinevere?

Updated On: 3/28/22 at 03:45 PM

Very interested to see how Sorkin does. This will be his first musical, yes?

RippedMan said: "Doesn't Arthur need a booming baritone type voice like a Norm Lewis type voice? Or am I thinking of the wrong character. Is it the same set designer he always works with cause ugh.... I want something new."

You're probably thinking of Lancelot (If Ever I Would Leave You, C'est Moi) who must be young and virile and have a beautiful baritone.

King Arthur was written for the limited vocal range of Richard Burton, and though more melodic than Higgins, there's a lot of talk-singing. It's a great part for an actor who can also sing––not a singer who acts.

ATerrifyingAndImposingFigure said: "Jordan Catalano said: "I’m going to just say Kudisch as Arthur because I have to put it out into the universe."

I’m all for Kudisch getting the big roles he deserves, but given the standard casting of non-singers as Arthur, I doubt they’d go for him for one of the most beautiful, operatic baritones on Broadway."

I just love you for saying that. And yes he’s too good for the role but people would worry about me if I didn’t at least throw it out there.

This is so exciting! I saw the most recent tour with Lou Diamond Phillips and Rachel York back in 2008, I believe. This will be stunning at the Beaumont for sure. Bartlett Sher really knows how to work with that space.