The 2014-15 national tour of Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot. Morgantown can fall in love all over again with this beloved musical on Thursday, April 30, at the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now at the Mountainlair and CAC box offices and online at ticketmaster.com.

Taught well by Merlin, King Arthur and his beautiful new queen Guenevere rule the kingdom of Camelot with new ideals, bringing peace to a troubled land. With the addition of the dashing Sir Lancelot to the Knights of the Round Table, one of the most fabled love triangles of all time ensues. Mordred, King Arthur’s illegitimate son, catches on and sees a kingdom in chaos, and attempts to destroy all that is Camelot.

Broadway’s sweeping tale of passion, pageantry and betrayal earned four Tony Awards and three Academy Awards. Never has this classic story been more enthralling than in this new production. Intimate and fresh, Camelot’s celebrated score includes the classics “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood” and the title song, “Camelot.”

Camelot features a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. It is based on the King Arthur legend adapted from the T.H. White novel “The Once and Future King.” This all-new production is directed by Michael McFadden and features scenic design by Kevin Depinet, lighting design by Mike Baldassari and sound design by Craig Cassidy.

The original 1960 production ran on Broadway for 873 performances and spawned several revivals, foreign productions and the 1967 film. The original cast album was America’s top-selling LP for 60 weeks.

Tickets for the Morgantown show range from $44 to $60, depending on location. WVU Student tickets are available for $28 at the campus box offices with a valid Mountaineer Card. Some restrictions apply. Tickets may be purchased at the Mountainlair and CAC box offices, online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 304-293-SHOW or 800-745-3000, and at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Camelot is part of the University Arts Series produced by WVU Arts & Entertainment. Stay connected with the latest event updates through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by following @wvuevents.

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CONTACT: Kristie Stewart-Gale, WVU Arts & Entertainment
304-293-8221, kristie.stewart-gale@mail.wvu.edu

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