CAMELOT Returns to Broadway - Reviews Thread- Page 6

[UWS10023]

Posted: 6/4/22 at 6:56pm

I thought it was Solea Pfeiffer who played the queen. Was the workshop different from the one night only gala with Lin Manuel Miranda and Jordon? And if so why were the “workshopping” Camelot? Was it the Sorkin version?

Updated On: 6/4/22 at 06:56 PM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 6/4/22 at 7:09pm

There is no waterfall in the stage version.

[thedrybandit]

Posted: 6/4/22 at 8:18pm

UWS10023 said: "I thought it was Solea Pfeiffer who played the queen. Was the workshop different from the one night only gala with Lin Manuel Miranda and Jordon? And if so why were the “workshopping” Camelot? Was it the Sorkin version?"

These were different productions, yes. LMM is not involved with this one, and the workshop was indeed for this new Sorkin version - likely a reading/script work so that Sorkin could see how it played with actors, and revise before the production really ramps up later this year.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 6/4/22 at 8:40pm

CarlosAlberto said: "I hope they utilize the movie arrangement for "The Lusty Month of May" - all the "Tra-La-Las" in the original stage version get on my last damn nerve."

You think they're bad to listen to? Try singing them onstage. 

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 6/5/22 at 7:19am

Dollypop said: "CarlosAlberto said: "I hope they utilize the movie arrangement for "The Lusty Month of May" - all the "Tra-La-Las" in the original stage version get on my last damn nerve."

You think they're bad to listen to? Try singing them onstage."

OMG! I’m dead! Thanks for the laugh Dollypop…I can only imagine having to sing that….ugh. 

One of the songs I make a point to skip when listening to the OBC - excruciating. 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 6/6/22 at 11:34am

I remember rehearsing a production of CAMELOT and every time the costume mistress stepped into a rehearsal we were doing "The Lusty Month of May" and she eventually asked, "Does this number ever end?" Even with cuts it was a long (and tedious) number.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 6/6/22 at 1:05pm

I just can't wait to see the set and how the massive Beaumont will be used. Bartlett Sher works wonders with the space.

[UWS10023]

Posted: 6/6/22 at 7:11pm

Dollypop said: "There is no waterfall in the stage version."

I was kidding….

 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 6/6/22 at 10:39pm

bwayphreak234 said: "I just can't wait to see the set and how the massive Beaumont will be used. Bartlett Sher works wonders with the space."

I feel like yes and no. Light in the Piazza was grand and gorgeous. King and I was simple and opulent. My Fair Lady - and to a further extent Fiddler on the Roof - felt eh to me. Besides the spinning house, I hated seeing the ensemble come out and move the flat set pieces around. I wish he'd embrace technology and use moving set pieces like in Light in the Piazza. 

But since he's using the same designer it'll probably be the same idea of the ensemble moving the set around.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 6/29/22 at 11:11am

Michael Paulson just tweeted that the production has been postponed. It will now begin previews on March 9th, 2023 with opening night set for April 13th.
https://twitter.com/MichaelPaulson/status/1542161487132778497

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/29/22 at 11:15am

Interesting. I’m guessing that has to do with a scheduling conflict for the “star” casting. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 6/29/22 at 11:16am

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Michael Paulson just tweeted that the production has been postponed. It will now begin previews on March 9th, 2023 with opening night set for April 13th.
https://twitter.com/MichaelPaulson/status/1542161487132778497"

INTERESTING. Perhaps an availability thing (actors or Sher/Sorkin)...or fears of opening another musical in what could be a COVID surge? But all their other musical revivals have opened in the spring, so it kinda makes sense.

Wonder if LCT plans to produce a play in the Beaumont this fall, or if they will do an ALL THE WAY-style rental to a commercial producer, or leave it empty?

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 6/29/22 at 11:26am

Jordan Catalano said: "Interesting. I’m guessing that has to do with a scheduling conflict for the “star” casting."

Is a star in place and/or would you like to give us a hint? I know both Matthew Rhys and Ashley Park had been rumored, neither of which seem notable enough to shift schedules.

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 6/29/22 at 11:30am

If it is the casting, then fine. But, I also wonder if since this is a LCT original production, if there was something that they want to now house in the Beaumount for the fall, that couldn't wait. 

Obviously too, the "star" would have a contract that would lead into the spring/summer, so I feel LCT must have something to suppliment the change that they were willing to wait. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/29/22 at 11:51am

I had only heard a rumor that I won’t repeat because I only like to report on what I can confirm but it would make sense if this person pulled out and they had to replace with someone else who can’t start until then, or this person has to now wait a few months. 

[Musical Master]

Posted: 6/29/22 at 12:01pm

The Broadway musical revivals at LCT traditionally have always opened during the spring, so pushing this back does make sense.

[JasonC3]

Posted: 6/29/22 at 12:04pm

I hope they offer some sort of a member show in the fall as it has been a pretty weak year.

[greatwhiteway72]

Posted: 6/29/22 at 2:21pm

Has anyone heard any rumors about what show might be in the Beaumont now that Camelot is postponed?

[UWS10023]

Posted: 6/29/22 at 3:56pm

I think Bart prefers the spring slot because it is closer to Tony nominations. There might also be a rental involved in the decision.

The down side is that it creates less work for the people who work there. Hopefully there is a rental.

Updated On: 6/29/22 at 03:56 PM

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 8/17/22 at 10:58pm

In a recent interview, Bart discussed this project @28:41.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOsFjiWziKo&t=864s

[Dolly80]

Posted: 8/18/22 at 3:31am

RippedMan said: "bwayphreak234 said: "I just can't wait to see the set and how the massive Beaumont will be used. Bartlett Sher works wonders with the space."

I feel like yes and no. Light in the Piazza was grand and gorgeous. King and I was simple and opulent. My Fair Lady - and to a further extent Fiddler on the Roof - felt eh to me. Besides the spinning house, I hated seeing the ensemble come out and move the flat set pieces around. I wish he'd embrace technology and use moving set pieces like in Light in the Piazza.

But since he's using the same designer it'll probably be the same idea of the ensemble moving the set around."

Fidler played the Broadway- not at Lincoln Centre

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 8/18/22 at 8:41am

“Fidler played the Broadway- not at Lincoln Centre”


they’re aware, they are referencing his direction. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 8/18/22 at 2:27pm

Dolly80 said: "RippedMan said: "bwayphreak234 said: "I just can't wait to see the set and how the massive Beaumont will be used. Bartlett Sher works wonders with the space."

I feel like yes and no. Light in the Piazza was grand and gorgeous. King and I was simple and opulent. My Fair Lady - and to a further extent Fiddler on the Roof - felt eh to me. Besides the spinning house, I hated seeing the ensemble come out and move the flat set pieces around. I wish he'd embrace technology and use moving set pieces like in Light in the Piazza.

But since he's using the same designer it'll probably be the same idea of the ensemble moving the set around."

Fidler played the Broadway- not at Lincoln Centre"

Very aware. I actually now what theater I was sitting in when I saw it. I was discussing that the design/direction felt similar to My Fair Lady. Some how it didn't bother me in South Pacific, but the other two (and especially in Bridges) it felt too hacky. 

[Emma_Pillsbury]

Posted: 8/18/22 at 3:36pm

Yikes! This show hasn't received a major Broadway revival since 1993?! That's a really long time! Any thoughts as to why?

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 8/18/22 at 4:25pm

Emma_Pillsbury said: "Yikes! This show hasn't received a major Broadway revival since 1993?! That's a really long time! Any thoughts as to why?"

It's probably attributed to the quality of the book, which many never considered to be a great aspect of the musical.