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[Riverside Guest] LETTER: This was my first visit to Riverside
It is with a full heart and happy spirit that I reach out to you to say how thankful I am for the opportunity to have been in the audience for the May 4th matinee of Camelot!
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[Falls Church News-Press Review] ‘Camelot’ Musical in Fredericksburg Salutes JFK ‘Camelot Era’
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg is currently presenting Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical “Camelot,” but with a twist: it actually tells the stories of two Camelots! The first is the story of King Arthur and his knights at the round table of medieval times, while the second is the story of the John F. Kennedy presidency.
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[Free Lance-Star] Theater Review: ‘Camelot’ at Riverside: a tale of two leaders
Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot” is the kind of show audiences can get lost in—a sweeping tale of knights and romance in a faraway land—all set to a gorgeous score. However, Riverside Center for the Performing Arts brings this mythical story closer to home.
Riverside reimagines the beloved musical with an ambitious undertaking that marries the past with the present. “Camelot,” spearheaded by producing artistic director Patrick A’Hearn, connects the Arthurian legend with the Kennedy administration often referred to as the Camelot era. The musical was a favorite of President John F. Kennedy, and his wife, Jackie, cemented the association after his death.
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[DCMTA Review] ‘Camelot’ reigns at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
The performances and vocals are stunning, and the live music continues to earn accolades as one of Riverside’s biggest draws.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents Camelot, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. David Lee’s book adaptation streamlines the production, and Director Patrick A’Hearn further restructures the show by blending history and legend. Camelot has long been associated with the Kennedy administration for a variety of reasons, and A’Hearn’s imaginative version celebrates this bond, resulting in a truly unique and interesting experience.
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[Free Lance-Star] ‘Camelot’ begins its reign at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Using “might for right” sure sounds nice amid current global happenings.
A much-needed escape has arrived in the ’Burg in the form of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s “Camelot,” providing a modern and musical spin on the classic tale. The production kicked off Wednesday at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts and runs through May 8.
Listen to Riverside’s King and Queen of Camelot preview the show with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel!
Listen to Christopher Sanders (King Arthur) and Quinn Vogt-Welch (Guenevere) discuss our production of Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot alongside Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).