Following the success of his “To Kill A Mocking Bird” stage adaptation, TV writing icon Aaron Sorkin has an another notable Broadway adaptation on the way. He’s tackling the musical “Camelot,” and we have a first-look image and video. The show, which will be housed at Lincoln Center Theater, also announced the full cast. It will be lead by “Hamilton” alum Phillipa Soo in the role of Guenever.
“Camelot” is Sorkin’s take on the classic 1960 Lerner & Loewe musical. Lincoln Center describes this reimagining as “epic and timely tale.” In true Sorkin fashion, it’s a “quest for democracy, the striving for justice, and the tragic struggles between passion and aspiration, between lovers and kingdoms.” It looks like this will blend classic Arthurian style with a sleek, modern touch.
Fergie Philippe will star as Sir Sagramore, Dakin Matthews as Merlyn/Pellinore, Taylor Trensch as Mordred, Marilee Talkington as Morgan Le Fey, Anthony Michael Lopez as Sir Dinadan, and Danny Wolohan as Sir Lionel will all be joining the cast. They will work alongside previously announced performers like Andrew Burnap as Arthur, Phillipa Soo (“Hamilton“) as Guenever, and Jordan Donica as Lancelot Du Lac.
Featured in the new production’s ensemble are Delphi Borich, Matías De La Flor, Sola Fadiran, Rachel Fairbanks, Nkrumah Gatling, Christian Mark Gibbs, Holly Gould, Monte Greene, Edwin Joseph, Tesia Kwarteng, James Romney, Ann Sanders, Britney Nicole Simpson, Philip Stoddard, Valerie Torres-Rosario, Frank Viveros, and Paul Whitty.
Based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, “Camelot” will have Sorkin team up with director Bartlett Sher. Sher previously directed Sorkin’s version of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” This new play will feature choreography by Byron Easley, sets by Michael Yeargan, and costumes by Jennifer Moeller. With lighting by Lap Chi Chu, sound by Marc Salzberg and Beth Lake; and projections by 59 Productions.
Previews for “Camelot” begin March 9th, at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater. Opening night is set for Thursday, April 13th.
Check out the video here.
