NEW LONDON — Travel through the swirling mists of Avalon to the enchanted kingdom of Arthur Pendragon when the curtain rises on Camelot, the opening show for the 2018 Summer Season of the New London Barn Playhouse, running June 13-24 at 7:30 p.m. with Wednesday matinee performances at 2 p.m. and Sunday matinee performances at 5 p.m.
The adventures of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table are told through the timeless score of composing duo Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe (My FairLady, Brigadoon).
As Arthur and his companions consolidate their power and spread their maxim of “Might for Right,” the flower of unexpected romance blossoms close to home. The effectual and affectionate Queen Guenevere finds herself locked in an illicit love triangle with Lancelot, the most honorable of Arthur’s knights, and the King.
As passions overflow and tensions rise, the good King Arthur and his chivalric principles are tested in ways he could never imagine.
Starring as King Arthur is long time Barn favorite Fred Rose. Rose, who is no stranger to Broadway (Porgy and Bess, Company, Phantom of the Opera), has appeared in several past productions at the Barn, most recently The Mystery of EdwinDrood and Ragtime.
Joining him at the legendary round table is Barn newcomer Andy Tighe (A ChristmasCarol at North Shore Music Theatre, My Fair Lady at New Bedford Festival Theatre) as Lancelot Du Lac.
Barnie fans will be delighted see Adam Zeph (2017’s West Side Story, 2016 Acting Intern) returning to the Barn stage as Merlyn and Pellinore.
The Barn is excited to welcome back the discerning eye of director Russell Garrett, who previously helmed Forever Plaid and The 39 Steps. Garrett, whose direction is supported by original choreography from Jesse Factor (2017’s The Secret Garden), enchanting musical direction from Shane Parus and swashbuckling swordplay from fight director Paul West, will be bringing us a Camelot that is as captivating as it is witty and as stirring as it is passionate.
Tickets start at $20 for adults and are available at nlbarn.org/tickets, by phone at 603-526-6710 or at the New London Barn Playhouse box office every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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