Camelot: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Camelot follows King Arthur’s journey as he seeks to create a utopian society based on justice, equality, and the principles of the Round Table. Alongside his beloved Queen Guinevere and the valiant Sir Lancelot, Arthur faces challenges along the way. As the knights strive for honor and unity, personal desires and political turmoil threaten to unravel the kingdom’s ideals. Camelot explores themes of love, leadership, and the dream of a better world.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1960)
Cast Size: 12+
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: 500s – 1100s / Kingdom of Camelot
Creative Team
Music: Frederick Loewe
Lyrics/Book: Alan Jay Lerner
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1960)➝
Licensing
Camelot is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1960s, Based on a Book, Canadian Premiere, Child Role, Classic, Fantasy, Marriage, One-Word, Popular, Royalty, Spring, War
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