Camelot
Musical - Revival
New York State Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: June 30, 1980
- Opening Date: July 8, 1980
- Closing Date: August 23, 1980
- Previews: 6
- Performances: 56
Lyrics: Alan Jay Lerner
Book: Alan Jay Lerner
Music: Frederick Loewe
Synopsis
King Arthur founds the kingdom of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table, who fight for justice and right, only to see his ideal crumble when his wife Guenevere falls in love with his favorite knight, Sir Lancelot.
Opening Night Cast
| Richard Burton | Arthur | |
| Christine Ebersole | Guenevere | |
| Richard Muenz | Lancelot Du Lac | |
| Robert Fox | Mordred | |
| William Parry | Sir Dinadan | |
| James Valentine | Merlyn Friar King Pellinore |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Alan Jay Lerner | Book | |
| Frederick Loewe | Music | |
| Alan Jay Lerner | Lyrics | |
| Frank Dunlop | Director | |
| Moss Hart | Original New York Production Director | |
| Buddy Schwab | Choreographer |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Paxton Whitehead | Nominee |
| 1981 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Nominee |
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