Camelot
Tour
Opening Date
Jun 06, 1980
Closing Date
May 01, 1982
MusicalRevivalNational Tour
Open Date: Jun 06, 1980
Close Date: May 01, 1982
Closed Flag: Y
Is Final Week: 1
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
In and around Camelot; a battlefield in France. A long time ago.
Comments
This production launched its tour at the O'Keefe Center for the Performing Arts (now known as the Four Seasons Center) in Toronto on June 6, 1980, then came to Broadway, opening July 8, 1980 at the New York State Theatre. After it closed on August 23, 1980, it continued on tour, and then returned to Broadway, opening November 15, 1981 at the Winter Garden Theatre. It closed January 2, 1982, and went back on tour. Kathleen McKearney was originally slated to play Guenevere; Christine Ebersole replaced her during rehearsals.
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PeopleOriginal New York Production Staged by Moss HartBook by Alan Jay Lerner; Music by Frederick Loewe; Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; Based on 'The Once and Future King' by T. H. White; Music orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett and Phil Lang; Incidental music by Robert Kreis; Musical Director: Franz AllersScenic Design by Desmond Heeley; Costume Design by Desmond Heeley; Lighting Design by Thomas Skelton; Sound Design by John McClure; Hair Design by Vincenzo Prestia; Associate Lighting Design: Ruth RobertsCompany Manager: James AweMusical Coordinator: Robert Kreis; Conducted by James Martin; Orchestra Contractor: Fred Manzella; Music Preparation Supervisor: Thomas P. BrownSpecial Effects by Robert JoyceCasting: Julie Hughes and Barry Moss; Artistic Consultant: Stone Widney; General Press Representative: Seymour Krawitz; Press Representative: Patricia McLean Krawitz; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner and Associates and Norman Weiner; Animal Trainer: Bill Berloni; Dance Captain: Cathy Rice; Photographer: Martha SwopeEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleFriarSwings: Lynn Keeton and Richard MaxonUnderstudies: 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), William Parry (Arthur), Janelle Price (Guenevere), D. Paul Shannon (Sir Dinadan) and James Valentine (Pellinore)General Manager: Arthur Anagnostou; Assistant Co. Mgr: Kathleen TurnerProduction Stage Manager: Jonathan Weiss; Production Coordinator: Stone Widney; Stage Manager: Steven Adler; Assistant Stage Mgr: Sally Ann SwarmAssistant Conductor: Philip ParnesDance Captain: Sally Ann Swarm
Cast
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Swings: Ellyn Arons and Gary WalesUnderstudies: Debra Dickinson (Guenevere), Craig Mason (Sir Dinadan, Sir Sagramore), Steve Osborn (Dap), Patrick Rogers (Tom of Warwick), Joel Sager (Tom of Warwick), Bruce Sherman (Lancelot Du Lac) and Sally Williams (Nimue) -
Songsmusic by Frederick Loewe; lyrics by Alan Jay LernerAct 1Sung ByGuenevereEnsembleI Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight?ArthurThe Simple Joys of MaidenhoodGuenevereCamelotArthur and GuenevereFollow MeNimueCamelot (Reprise)Arthur and GuenevereC'est MoiLancelot Du LacThe Lusty Month of MayGuenevere and EnsembleHow to Handle a WomanArthurThe JoustsArthur, Guenevere and EnsembleBefore I Gaze at You AgainGuenevereAct 2Sung ByIf Ever I Would Leave YouLancelot Du LacThe Seven Deadly VirtuesMordredWhat Do the Simple Folk Do?Guenevere and ArthurFie on Goodness!Mordred and KnightsI Loved You Once in SilenceGuenevereGuenevere (Reprise)EnsembleCamelot (Reprise)Arthur
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Tour Stops
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Original New York Production Staged by Moss Hart
Book by Alan Jay Lerner; Music by Frederick Loewe; Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; Based on 'The Once and Future King' by T. H. White; Music orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett and Phil Lang; Incidental music by Robert Kreis; Musical Director: Franz Allers
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; Associate Lighting Design: Ruth Roberts
Company Manager: James Awe
Musical Coordinator: Robert Kreis; Conducted by James Martin; Orchestra Contractor: Fred Manzella; Music Preparation Supervisor: Thomas P. Brown
Special Effects by Robert Joyce
Casting: Julie Hughes and Barry Moss; Artistic Consultant: Stone Widney; General Press Representative: Seymour Krawitz; Press Representative: Patricia McLean Krawitz; Advertising: Lawrence Weiner and Associates and Norman Weiner; Animal Trainer: Bill Berloni; Dance Captain: Cathy Rice; Photographer: Martha Swope
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Friar
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), William Parry
(Arthur), Janelle Price
(Guenevere), D. Paul Shannon
(Sir Dinadan) and James Valentine
(Pellinore)
General Manager: Arthur Anagnostou; Assistant Co. Mgr: Kathleen Turner
Production Stage Manager: Jonathan Weiss; Production Coordinator: Stone Widney; Stage Manager: Steven Adler; Assistant Stage Mgr: Sally Ann Swarm
Assistant Conductor: Philip Parnes
Dance Captain: Sally Ann Swarm
Cast
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Swings:
Ellyn Arons
and Gary Wales
Understudies:
Debra Dickinson
(Guenevere), Craig Mason
(Sir Dinadan, Sir Sagramore), Steve Osborn
(Dap), Patrick Rogers
(Tom of Warwick), Joel Sager
(Tom of Warwick), Bruce Sherman
(Lancelot Du Lac) and Sally Williams
(Nimue)
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