(Pittsfield, MA – December 13, 2024) – Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, is pleased to announce that the theatre’s 2025 season will feature a new production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s classic musical Camelot. The production, which is now on sale with a season subscription, will be presented on the Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street) with performances beginning June 25, 2025.
Directed by Mr. Paul, the production is based on his acclaimed 2018 staging for Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC. Peter Marks, Washington Post, hailed that production as “a smartly handled Camelot that allows us to think about the goodwill and ideas that a great leader can spread — and to hope for times of happily-ever-aftering yet to come.”
Alan Paul commented, “In a world where division outweighs unity, Camelot remains an eternal reminder of what we attain when we aspire to common ideals of justice, honor, and hope. In addition to the compelling love triangle at the center of this classic musical, Lerner and Loewe also explored the concept of democracy. So, this production is more than a revival of an Arthurian legend – it’s an opportunity to imagine a better world where ideals of community, integrity, and compassion rise above the hurts of the moment. I feel that is the kind of inspiration we all need.”
Come along for a journey into the captivating realm of noble knights, mystical lands, and the legendary King Arthur. With the weight of the world on his shoulders, the boy who became a king searches for the courage and strength to bring his new kingdom to its fullest potential. During his quest, he discovers what it truly means to lead and how to choose hope in the darkest of times. Featuring Lerner & Loewe classics like “C’est Moi,” I Loved You Once in Silence,” and “If Ever I Would Leave You,” this beloved crown jewel of Broadway’s Golden Age will shine again under the direction of BSC’s Alan Paul.
Season subscriptions are now on sale. Visit www.barringtonstageco.org or call 413-236-8888.
Camelot is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
ABOUT BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, is an award-winning theatre located in Pittsfield, MA, in the heart of the Berkshires. Co-founded in 1995 by Julianne Boyd, BSC’s mission is to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. Alan Paul succeeded Ms. Boyd as the company’s Artistic Director in 2022.
BSC attracts over 60,000 patrons annually and has gained national recognition for its superior-quality productions and comprehensive educational programming, including the award-winning Playwright Mentoring Project, the Musical Theatre Conservatory, Youth Theatre, KidsAct! and other initiatives. The company has become integral to the economic revitalization of downtown Pittsfield.
BSC’s reputation for excellence began with a smash revival of Cabaret that moved to Boston in 1997 for an extended run. The theatre’s prominence grew with the world premiere of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin (BSC 2004; Broadway 2005-2008, winner of two Tony Awards). Other notable productions include the world premiere of Christopher Demos-Brown’s American Son (BSC 2016; Broadway 2018); Mark St. Germain’s Freud’s Last Session (BSC 2009; Off-Broadway 2010-2012); Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden & Adolph Green’s On the Town (BSC 2013; Broadway 2014, four Tony Award nominations); Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Company, starring Aaron Tveit (2017); and West Side Story in honor of Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins’ centenaries (2018).
BSC develops and commissions new work with two programs: PlayWorks, which supports the creation of new plays, and the Musical Theatre Lab, which develops new musicals. Since 1995, BSC has produced 45 new works, 22 of which have moved to New York and major US regional theatres.
BSC is the recipient of 14 Berkshire Theatre Awards for the 2024 season, including Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Alan Paul) and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Natalie Joy Johnson) for its production of Next to Normal; Outstanding Production of a Play and Outstanding Ensemble Performance for its production of Boeing-Boeing; Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (Justin Weaks) and Outstanding Direction of a Play (Jennifer Chiang) for Primary Trust; and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (Alex Michaels) and Outstanding Choreography (Paul McGill) for La Cage aux Folles.