MusicalRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Jul 08, 1980
Closing Date
Aug 23, 1980
1st Preview
Jun 30, 1980
1st Preview
Jun 30, 1980
Previews
6
Performances
56
MusicalRevivalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
New York State Theatre
(Jul 08, 1980 - Aug 23, 1980)
Setting
In and around Camelot; a battlefield in France. A long time ago.
Comments
This production was part of national tour that opened June 6, 1980. After it played its Broadway engagement, the production continued to tour. Kathleen McKearney was originally slated to play Guenevere; Christine Ebersole replaced her during rehearsals.
Theatre Owned / Operated by City Center of Music & Drama
Produced by Mike Merrick and Don Gregory; Produced by arrangement with James M. Nederlander; Associate Producer: Dome / Cutler-Herman
Book by Alan Jay Lerner; Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; Music by Frederick Loewe; Based on "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White; Musical Director: Franz Allers; Music orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett and Phil Lang; Incidental music by Robert Kreis
Directed by Frank Dunlop; Choreographed by Buddy Schwab; Original New York production directed by Moss Hart; Assistant Choreographer: Dee Erickson
Scenic Design by Desmond Heeley; Costume Design by Desmond Heeley; Lighting Design by Thomas Skelton; Sound Design by John McClure; Hair Design by Vincenzo Prestia
Company Manager: James Awe
Production Supervisor: Jerry Adler; Stage Manager: Jonathan Weiss; Assistant Stage Mgr: Cathy Rice; Technical Supervisor: Arthur Siccardi
Conducted by James Martin; Musical Coordinator: Robert Kreis; Music Contractor: Fred Manzella
Special Effects by Robert Joyce
Artistic Consultant: Stone Widney; General Press Representative: Seymour Krawitz; Press Representative: Patricia McLean Krawitz; Dance Captain: Cathy Rice; Animal Trainer: William Berloni; Casting: Julie Hughes and Barry Moss; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner and Associates and Norman Weiner; Photographer: Martha Swope; Poster Graphics by Don Weller
Richard Burton
Arthur
Christine Ebersole
Guenevere
Richard Muenz
Lancelot Du Lac
Robert Fox
Mordred
William Parry
Sir Dinadan
James Valentine
Merlyn
 
Friar
Paxton Whitehead
King Pellinore
Bob
Horrid
Nora Brennan
Broadway debut
Lady Anne
 
Ensemble
Jeanne Caryl
Nimue
 
Ensemble
Melanie Clements
Ensemble
Stephanie Conlow
Ensemble
Van Craig
Ensemble
John Deyle
Ensemble
Debra Dickinson
Ensemble
Richard Dodd
Ensemble
Thor Fields
Tom of Warwick
Cecil Fulfer
Ensemble
Davis Gaines
Sir Lionel's Squire
 
Ensemble
Lisa Ann Grant
Ensemble
Ken Henley
Knight of the Investiture
 
Ensemble
John Herrera
Ensemble
Gary Jaketic
Knight of the Investiture
 
Ensemble
William James
Sir Lionel
 
Ensemble
Kelby Kirk
Ensemble
Herndon Lackey
Sir Dinadin's Squire
 
Ensemble
Deborah Magid
Lady Sybil
 
Ensemble
Andy McAvin
Sir Sagramore
 
Ensemble
Laura McCarthy
Ensemble
Robert Molnar
Dap
 
Ensemble
Steve Osborn
Sir Sagramore's Squire
 
Ensemble
Patrice Pickering
Ensemble
Janelle Price
Ensemble
Nancy Rieth
Ensemble
Patrick Rogers
Ensemble
Deborah Roshe
Ensemble
D. Paul Shannon
Ensemble
Jack Starkey
Knight of the Investiture
 
Ensemble
Ronald Bennett Stratton
Knight of the Investiture
 
Ensemble
Sally Ann Swarm
Ensemble
Sally Williams
Ensemble
Swings: Lynn Keeton and Richard Maxon
Understudies: John Deyle (Sir Lionel), John Herrera (Dap), Gary Jaketic (Lancelot Du Lac), Herndon Lackey (Sir Dinadan, Sir Sagramore), Deborah Magid (Nimue), Andy McAvin (Mordred), Robert Molnar (Merlyn, Friar), William Parry (Arthur), Janelle Price (Guenevere), D. Paul Shannon (Sir Dinadan) and James Valentine (King Pellinore)
music by Frederick Loewe; lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Act 1
Sung By
Guenevere
Ensemble
I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight?
Arthur
The Simple Joys of Maidenhood
Guenevere
Camelot
Arthur and Guenevere
Follow Me
Nimue
Camelot (Reprise)
Arthur and Guenevere
C'est Moi
Lancelot Du Lac
The Lusty Month of May
Guenevere and Ensemble
How to Handle a Woman
Arthur
The Jousts
Arthur, Guenevere and Ensemble
Before I Gaze at You Again
Guenevere
Act 2
Sung By
If Ever I Would Leave You
Lancelot Du Lac
The Seven Deadly Virtues
Mordred
What Do the Simple Folk Do?
Guenevere and Arthur
Fie on Goodness!
Mordred and Knights
I Loved You Once in Silence
Guenevere
Guenevere (Reprise)
Ensemble
Camelot (Reprise)
Arthur

Tony Award®

 

Best Featured Actor in a Musical

1981 Nominee
Paxton Whitehead
 

Reproduction (Play or Musical)

1981 Nominee
Produced by Mike Merrick and Don Gregory

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

1981 Nominee
Paxton Whitehead
Season:
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