Camelot (musical)
Camelot is a musical. Alan Jay Lerner wrote the book and lyrics. Frederick Loewe wrote the music. The musical is based on T. H. White's novel, The Once and Future King. It tells the story of King Arthur and his knights in Camelot.
| Camelot | |
|---|---|
 Andrews, Goulet, and Burton | |
| Music | Frederick Loewe |
| Lyrics | Alan Jay Lerner |
| Book | Alan Jay Lerner |
| Basis | T. H. White's novel, The Once and Future King |
The original 1960 production was directed by Moss Hart. It ran on Broadway for 873 performances. It starred Julie Andrews, Robert Goulet, and Richard Burton.
The original production was followed by several revivals and foreign shows. In 1967, a movie version starring Richard Harris, Franco Nero, and Vanessa Redgrave was released. The original cast album was America's top-selling LP for 60 weeks. The musical has become associated with John F. Kennedy's Presidential Administration.
Camelot (musical) Media
The original Broadway cast, including, foreground, from left, Robert Goulet, Julie Andrews, and Richard Burton.
Julie Andrews as Queen Guenevere in the original 1960 Broadway production
Julie Andrews and Richard Burton as Queen Guenevere and King Arthur
Burton as Arthur and Roddy McDowall as Mordred
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