Camelot

[goofy108]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 12:53am

So it was just announced that Dallas will be recieving the new tour production of Camelot with Michael York. At first I was less than enthused but now after listening to the soundtrack, it could be good - though I'm still unsure.

Anyone know anthing about this musical? Any good?

How is Michael York? I just know him from Austin Powers. Anyone seen him in anything else?

James Barbour was just cast as Lancelot and I love him, so that's a plus. If it premieres in January, should he still be with the tour by the end of May?

Just curious.

[BroadwayBound062]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 1:05am

love the show go see it

[DG]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 1:11am

"How is Michael York? I just know him from Austin Powers."

I just got a pain somewhere deep inside.

Mr. York has had a long and distinguished career in film and on stage. If you find a bio for him, I'm sure you'll see things you might want to investigate further.

As for CAMELOT, it is generally acknowledged to have a very beautiful score - some real standards of the Broadway 'songbook'. It is also widely thought to have one of the more overwraught and much too long books. I don't know whether they have tightened the piece for the tour (I doubt it.) All in all, if you haven't seen it, I'd recommend it - if only to expose yourself to one of the most popular pieces in the genre, as well as an icon in the field of entertainment.

Updated On: 10/24/06 at 01:11 AM

[DG]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 1:39am

Just because . . . and in case others are not aware of him.

I'll just add to this professional overview that I got to meet Mr. York this summer, and he is a completely lovely, honest, direct, enthused, engaged, humble and giving man. A truly honorable man.
Michail York bio.

[samcd3]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 10:20am

just saw a concert version of it by australia's 'The production Company' same as your encore series. Very long, very different from whats around at the moment, definate classic

[allofmylife]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:51am

Go. Close your eyes and be swept up by wonderous music written by the composer that Andrew Lloyd Webber wishes he was. What a lovely score. Witty lyrics. Even the comedy song is a delight.

Bring a pillow. It's a long book.

[erikaamato]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 12:04pm

DG: I died a little inside when I read that as well.

I had the honor of working with Mr. York (albeit very briefly) when we were both in the cast of the Actors' Fund Benefit reading of Casablanca at the Pantages theater in Los Angeles last year. The cast was chock-full of "celebrities," but the only person I was truly star-struck by was Michael York. I've been a fan of his since I was first shown Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet in my 9th grade English class. (Yes, I went to a very cool school.) His Tybalt was absolutely mesmerizing. And of course, as a sci-fi geek, I also loved him in Logan's Run! hehehe Anyway, he is a fantastic actor.

I also have a few friends in this production, who are all extremely talented, so I am pretty confident that this is going to be a wonderful tour.

[cooperross]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 12:12pm

egads..there really should be an age requirement and a test before one can be a member here.

Updated On: 10/24/06 at 12:12 PM

[Unknown User]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 12:16pm

Camelot is a classic-- I've never seen a bad production of it. I've even seen high schools do well with it. I am sure Mr York will be wonderful.

[Mamie]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 12:24pm

I adore Michael York (and certainly NOT from Austin Powers). I also happen to love the score of Camelot. I hope this comes somewhere close to here.

(edit: I'm blue. Looks like PA is as close as it gets)

Updated On: 10/24/06 at 12:24 PM

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 12:25pm

I refuse to believe that the original post is anything but a joke. Its easier that way.

[DG]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 12:42pm

I understand not being exposed to something, especially due to age. It just surprised me a little because I would have assumed that even young people on this site would have seen the movie CABARET.

[erikaamato]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 2:49pm

DG: Good point! And very remiss of me not to mention his wonderful performance in that film.

[Kitzarina]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 5:14pm

I hope this show has a better Guinivere than on the last tour with Robert Goulet. I went to see it in Kansas City because my aunt was music director for the tour and just...wow. Goulet was great, but Mordred certainly left a lot to be desired.

But Guinivere...hmm. Nice voice, but it was hard to get over the fact that she had a very lazy eye and I was sitting very close to the stage.

Either way, I love the show and I love Michael York. Here's wishing it much success!

[goofy108]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 5:39pm

Thanks for the feedback. I'll try to make an effort to see this one. He sounds like he is very talented. I asked about him mainly because I couldn't find any audio clips of him singing.

As for my age, I dont think I am terribly young but as for musicals, I have only been listening to them for about a year - so forgive me for not knowing that much about what appears to be a classic. I apologize for performing some blasphemic action by asking about a musical I was not familiar with. I thought that was what this forum was for.

[justagirl2]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 5:48pm

Don't worry, goofy. People are snarky here, that's what we do best!

Camelot's a really well thought-out show...I, too, have yet to see a bad production in it (I was in it this summer, actually!). If you end up seeing the show, enjoy! Tell us how it is.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 5:57pm

I personally dislike it very much.

[DG]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 6:37pm

Goofy - I actually think people made an effort NOT to sound accusatory about your unawareness.

edit - well, some people.
Updated On: 10/24/06 at 06:37 PM

[sanda]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 8:55pm

Could someone provide a link about this tour? I love Camelot and James Barbour. I would definitely catch it if it is near to me.

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 8:59pm

goofy, I would recommend that you purchase the OBC Recording of CAMELOT. It's the best representation of the musical, ever.

[cello_dude]

Posted: 10/24/06 at 9:50pm

i played in the pit for "Camelot" at the woodstock opera house.. and i love the music, some of the best ive ever heard... and the story is timeless

[allofmylife]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 12:19am

I HAVE seen a bad production. Richard Harris in the tour after Burton left (the revival). He phoned in the performance I saw (Friday night. It should have been better). He sang like this "Iknowwhatmypeoplearethinkingtonightashomethroughttheshadowstheywander..." It was so, so sad as I was seeing the show in the Okeefe Center, where as a kid I had seen Burton - superbly doing the same material.
Sad...

[georgiede]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 2:54am

You can find the tour schedule on at McCoyrigby.com . go to camelot, and tour info... I'm going out with this tour (whee!) and I think it is booked passed what is announced here.. Never know though!

[DG]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 3:35am

Good for you, Georgie - you should keep us updated on what it's like and how it's going.