For one shining moment, we had “Camelot.” And now, we don’t
The Lincoln Center revival of “Camelot,” which was written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Bartlett Sher, is closing next month.
In April, the musical –which received mostly negative reviews — was extended to September.
But earlier this month, “Camelot” didn’t get a single Tony Award. It also probably suffered from the live performance on the Tonys. The actors have great voices but don’t look they’re doing “Camelot.” The first take away was there are NO stars or anyone remotely well known. To do what they wanted they would have needed Norm Lewis, or Daveed Diggs, and Audra McDonald. It was obvious from the Tonys also there is little in the way of sets, which was obvious. People really like sets.And Sorkin’s update took away all the magic of the original.
“Camelot” actually declined at the box office this past week, so there was no upward trend. It’s time put this thing out of its misery. And note to Lincoln Center Theater: please don’t try this again.
PS A really famous actress walked out on an early preview. I was told people were walking out all the time. Oy vey.
