I knew the songs of Camelot as a child and the voices of Richard Burton and Julie Andrews are embedded in my musical memory. So getting used to the American tones and the casual stances of this version - takes some getting used to. The voices of Guenevere and Lancelot are superb.
It has NOTHING to do with America! Camelot is based on a book by T.H.White called the "Once and Future King". So if your thought was about the U.S. THIS was not a show for you!.
The anti-wokers seem to think this show was based on researched history..well..it wasn't ...it was always a fantasy based on a book written in the 20th century( " the once and future king") based on medieval re-interpretations (" Le morte d'Arthur") of early 5 th century legends..always adapted to reflect the then present times...so this new libretto is totally in line with the historic use of these characters As for the repressed and semi-racist observations of the anti-wokers about the use of a diverse cast : yes there were black and diverse people in roman and early post-roman britain..but that is neither here nor there for this play and its wonderful cast.....maybe reading a book or getting some unbiased info before vomiting your verbal vitriol on internet fora may be a good idea.
It;'s not written today, it was written centuries ago, and then turned into a musical, and its not an American story, its a story that takes place in England and Scotland, not American at all. these actors and this director need to do their homework.
The musical Camelot was based on the four books that comprise The Once and Future King by T. H. White; the earliest of them, The Sword in the Stone, dates from 1938, and the final one, The Candle in the Wind from 1958. Although White was inspired by Sir Thomas Malory's version of the Arthurian legend, his was a personal, modern take. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1960. This "revisal" has jettisoned Alan J. Lerner's original book for the show, though presumably leaving his lyrics unchanged. Glad to hear they're using the original orchestrations.
It's a purely English story, set in an imaginary magical kingdom somewhere in the UK, where there are eccentric characters with magical powers and live in magical forests, and it's woven into the fabric of the UK, just like Winnie The Pooh, Christopher Robin, Peter Pan etc etc. Remove the magic and you take away the romance. Lancelot, in the original show, demonstrates his 'purity of heart' by bringing back a wounded knight from death ('The Jousts', which in the original show was sensational) in the show. Lancelot and Guinevere fall in love at this point and in the original production Lancelot and Guinevere have a chaste relationship, which is where the film version completely lost the plot. So remove the magic and the longing, and the unrequited love and wizards, and focus on the politics at your peril. Who's going to sing Follow Me in this version? The character who sings this gorgeous song is meant to be an enchantress luring Arthur away from his dreams.
@@jochenstossberg5427Camelot was near Glastonbury (England) according to legend. It’s an amazing place, and feels quite mystical. The actual Round Table (again according to legend) hangs in Winchester Cathedral, though this has been confirmed as a medieval copy. In the musical Morgan Le Fey sings Follow Me to lure Merlin away. Glastonbury was supposed to be the final resting place of the holy grail.
@@nevaehphillips I hope that's true. I haven't seen the show, so I can't comment on that. What I CAN do is correct the video, which is what I did. Why did you guys take such offense at that?
“The REAL America…that’s what Camelot is about.” Umm what? Camelot is about a Medieval BRITISH folktale. Why does woke culture keep doing this? Lemme guess, the surprise plot twist is that Arthur and Lancelot hook-up? 🤦♂️
This show was a limited run,closed early and was both a financial and critical failure,and has absolutely NOTHING to do with "the REAL America".Perhaps he should do his research.It is most definitely "reimagined" from an English folk tale and it was blessed with wonderful music which had the producers convinced that people would pay for tickets no matter what way they rewrote it.Thankfully,they were quite wrong...however the music is still lovely.
I am torn re: seeing this. The 3 leads I am sure will sing beautifully, but I don't want a woke lecture shoved down my throat. Just let the characters be, Mr. Sorkin.
What do you mean? I'm confused...This is a musical written a long time ago based on a book written a long time ago. Is it because Lancelot should play by a white actor or Guinevere should play by a white actress? Should the cast be an all-white cast? I don't know that Mr. Sorkin is a woke writer...Does The Westwing a woke series to you? Or To kill a Mockingbird woke play to you.
@@jonathanlopez6953 I am not talking about the cast. Alan Jay lerner's original book has been rewritten by Aaron Sorkin. The entire story is based on an old legend and should be left as is.
@@jonathanlopez6953 When push comes to shove, this show, like Sweeny Todd, should have British leads. Or at least, actors who can do the accents. And sing the accents.
@@jochenstossberg5427 Sweeney Todd! It was too clean - the costumes were to nice, very bland - like Camelot and also it didn't have nearly enough blood! (Sweeney). I actually think of the casting that Arthur is the weak link. I think Jordan is great - he was in MFL as Freddy.
Love the music from this wonderful Broadway show!
Camelot was JFKs favorite musical. He listened to the record often.
Jordan you have a Magnificent voice
Loved it!
I knew the songs of Camelot as a child and the voices of Richard Burton and Julie Andrews are embedded in my musical memory. So getting used to the American tones and the casual stances of this version - takes some getting used to. The voices of Guenevere and Lancelot are superb.
I wish I was able to see this live!
I’m going to their final performance on the 23rd! it’s going to be electric
This sounds amazing. Im so ready for a commentary on contemporary U.S society through the lens of Camelot!
It has NOTHING to do with America!
Camelot is based on a book by T.H.White called the "Once and Future King". So if your thought was about the U.S. THIS was not a show for you!.
The anti-wokers seem to think this show was based on researched history..well..it wasn't ...it was always a fantasy based on a book written in the 20th century( " the once and future king") based on medieval re-interpretations (" Le morte d'Arthur") of early 5 th century legends..always adapted to reflect the then present times...so this new libretto is totally in line with the historic use of these characters
As for the repressed and semi-racist observations of the anti-wokers about the use of a diverse cast : yes there were black and diverse people in roman and early post-roman britain..but that is neither here nor there for this play and its wonderful cast.....maybe reading a book or getting some unbiased info before vomiting your verbal vitriol on internet fora may be a good idea.
Excuses . . . always.
It;'s not written today, it was written centuries ago, and then turned into a musical, and its not an American story, its a story that takes place in England and Scotland, not American at all. these actors and this director need to do their homework.
But Pippa's amazing
The musical Camelot was based on the four books that comprise The Once and Future King by T. H. White; the earliest of them, The Sword in the Stone, dates from 1938, and the final one, The Candle in the Wind from 1958. Although White was inspired by Sir Thomas Malory's version of the Arthurian legend, his was a personal, modern take. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1960. This "revisal" has jettisoned Alan J. Lerner's original book for the show, though presumably leaving his lyrics unchanged. Glad to hear they're using the original orchestrations.
It's a purely English story, set in an imaginary magical kingdom somewhere in the UK, where there are eccentric characters with magical powers and live in magical forests, and it's woven into the fabric of the UK, just like Winnie The Pooh, Christopher Robin, Peter Pan etc etc. Remove the magic and you take away the romance. Lancelot, in the original show, demonstrates his 'purity of heart' by bringing back a wounded knight from death ('The Jousts', which in the original show was sensational) in the show. Lancelot and Guinevere fall in love at this point and in the original production Lancelot and Guinevere have a chaste relationship, which is where the film version completely lost the plot. So remove the magic and the longing, and the unrequited love and wizards, and focus on the politics at your peril. Who's going to sing Follow Me in this version? The character who sings this gorgeous song is meant to be an enchantress luring Arthur away from his dreams.
@@jochenstossberg5427Camelot was near Glastonbury (England) according to legend. It’s an amazing place, and feels quite mystical. The actual Round Table (again according to legend) hangs in Winchester Cathedral, though this has been confirmed as a medieval copy. In the musical Morgan Le Fey sings Follow Me to lure Merlin away. Glastonbury was supposed to be the final resting place of the holy grail.
But Sorkin re-wrote it a few months back. So this version was written TODAY, 2022-23.
So… King Arthur is a 20 something? And Lancelot is 30 something? I love these “re-imaginings.”
Phillipa Soo is not a Tony winner.
Shush, Pippa is stunning
So?
@@BelsClassroom Just correcting the video, which introduces her as Tony winner Philippa Soo. She isn't one.
@@armchairactorvist9461 Bel and I both know that our queen is still the best
@@nevaehphillips I hope that's true. I haven't seen the show, so I can't comment on that. What I CAN do is correct the video, which is what I did. Why did you guys take such offense at that?
Lance must be from the south of France.
Nope. Les banlieus du Paris. He needs a good haircut and a shave.
@@mylesgarcia4625 you are so triggered by this - quite entertaining!
@@mediterraneanworld And stick it where the sun don't shine.
He's also supposed to so ridiculously handsome that it becomes a joke in the court - because he thinks he is too.
to be fair, he does look like a modern french citizen.
“The REAL America…that’s what Camelot is about.” Umm what? Camelot is about a Medieval BRITISH folktale.
Why does woke culture keep doing this? Lemme guess, the surprise plot twist is that Arthur and Lancelot hook-up? 🤦♂️
it's an American musical lmao. what does "woke culture" even mean?
This show was a limited run,closed early and was both a financial and critical failure,and has absolutely NOTHING to do with "the REAL America".Perhaps he should do his research.It is most definitely "reimagined" from an English folk tale and it was blessed with wonderful music which had the producers convinced that people would pay for tickets no matter what way they rewrote it.Thankfully,they were quite wrong...however the music is still lovely.
Lmao "The Real America"
I am torn re: seeing this. The 3 leads I am sure will sing beautifully, but I don't want a woke lecture shoved down my throat. Just let the characters be, Mr. Sorkin.
What do you mean? I'm confused...This is a musical written a long time ago based on a book written a long time ago. Is it because Lancelot should play by a white actor or Guinevere should play by a white actress? Should the cast be an all-white cast? I don't know that Mr. Sorkin is a woke writer...Does The Westwing a woke series to you? Or To kill a Mockingbird woke play to you.
@@jonathanlopez6953 I am not talking about the cast. Alan Jay lerner's original book has been rewritten by Aaron Sorkin. The entire story is based on an old legend and should be left as is.
@@jonathanlopez6953 When push comes to shove, this show, like Sweeny Todd, should have British leads. Or at least, actors who can do the accents. And sing the accents.
@@jochenstossberg5427 Sweeney Todd! It was too clean - the costumes were to nice, very bland - like Camelot and also it didn't have nearly enough blood! (Sweeney). I actually think of the casting that Arthur is the weak link. I think Jordan is great - he was in MFL as Freddy.
@@hnc52 the original book was ungodly boring. hopefully this one in better.