New London Barn Playhouse Announces CAMELOT, 6/13 - 24

Award - winning New London Barn Playhouse presents Lerner and Loewe's Camelot starting June 13th Tickets and information available at www.nlbarn.org or 603 - 526 - 6710 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, 7 : 30PM with Wednesday matinee performances at 2 : 00PM and Sunday matinee performances at 5 : 00PM.

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 Fair Lady, 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 Edwin Drood and Ragtime. Joining him at the legendary round table is Barn newcomer Andy Tighe * ( A Christmas Carol 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. What would a New London Barn Playhouse production be without its artful cohort of the 2018 Acting Intern Company ? Camelot features Carly Valancy as Guenevere, Gabriel Florentino as Mordred, Justine M. Goggin as Morgan Le Fey, Graham Hancock as Sir Castor, Dean Marchant as Sir Colgravance / Priest, Andrew Nelin as Sir Dinadan, Monica Owen as Lady Anne, Jake Pedersen as Dap / Sir Bliant, Alexander Robertson as Sir Lionel, Sara Sargent as Nimue, Daniel Teixeira as Sir Sagramore and Caroline Didelot, Francesca Mancuso and Sam Pearson as the Featured Dancers.

The Barn is also 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 11AM - 6PM. + + * Appears courtesy of Actors ' Equity Association Denotes membership in Stage Director's and Choreographer's Society.

The New London Barn Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously operating summer theaters in the country. Housed in an historic converted barn, the theater features professional Broadway actors alongside emerging young artists in an intimate, air - conditioned setting, and has received countless accolades. Tickets at www.nlbarn.org or by phone at 603 - 526 - 6710. 2 of 2 The New London Barn Playhouse, Inc., is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) corporation 84 Main Street, New London, NH 03257 603 - 526 - 6710 www.nlbarn.org

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