Camelot - Official Trailer

[discofunction.livejournal.com]

*guh*

Also, here are some more reviews:
https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/regional/ct/ (Thanks snugs45)
And...
http://www.onstageblog.com/reviews/2016/10/14/review-camelot-at-westport-country-playhouse
And...
http://www.courant.com/entertainment/arts-theater/hc-review-camelot-westport-20161012-story.html
(I think it's safe to say that this guy didn't like the play! O_O)

Comments

[cuddyclothes.livejournal.com]

You got here before I did! I'll be posting about our experience later today. It was wonderful. Although, as you can see from the trailer, they're not making a point of his singing.

[discofunction.livejournal.com]

Although, as you can see from the trailer, they're not making a point of his singing.

Yes! I did notice that! (Although I will forgive them as it does have lots of yummy scrummy shots of him!)

I look forward to reading your thoughts!

[srsly-yes.livejournal.com]

they're not making a point of his singing.
I just gotta say... I think we all knew that before the production went into previews... including the producers.

[discofunction.livejournal.com]

Yes! I don't think RSL was ever cast for his singing abilities. He has the talent to carry the story and lead the cast and from what I have read/seen, he has done so very successfully!

[srsly-yes.livejournal.com]

That last scene of RSL almost made me cry.

eta: The costumes look sumptuous.

[discofunction.livejournal.com]

It is such a touching moment. RSL has the most amazing talent for conveying emotion without words.

Thank you for sharing!

[chanteyman.livejournal.com]

Lovely trailer. I wish I could come to see the show!

RE: Thank you for sharing!

[discofunction.livejournal.com]

Me too!

[cuddyclothes.livejournal.com]

Watching the trailer with the sound off makes it ten times hotter.

[snugs45.livejournal.com]

Here's another and hey I found one praising his singing yeah!

http://www.onstageblog.com/reviews/2016/10/16/2nd-opinion-review-camelot-at-westport-country-playhouse

[discofunction.livejournal.com]

Aw that's a lovely review of his performance! Thanks for tracking it down and sharing it!

I also just read a comment an audience member posted on Facebook praising Robert. They said: "He created a fully developed and very touching character, and he performed all of his songs beautifully with that very careful use of speech/song that only gifted non-singers (Rex Harrison, Richard Burton) can achieve"

It's funny that these two people praise the use of the 'talking/singing' style, whereas others have criticised it. Sometimes I think critics are too busy looking for things to pick apart rather than appreciating what the actor/production is trying to do.

I remember one (lone) critic picking apart TKAM, not liking the method of staging (very stripped back set/use of ensemble) and I just wanted to bang my head against the desk. They clearly missed the point of the production. (I personally adored the staging of it. I wanted to be a theatre director when growing up and that play was soooooo up my street in style, I was practically in love!!!!!!)

[daasgrrl.livejournal.com]

Aw, glorious - looks like a lovely role for him, questionable singing or not *g*

[sassyjumper.livejournal.com]

Here's another review (I don't think it's been posted). This person thought the play was too pared down, but was very positive about the three leads:

https://zanderopper.com/2016/10/12/camelot-at-westport-country-playhouse-by-zander-opper/

Crucially, the three lead roles have been exceedingly well-cast. Robert Sean Leonard turns out to be a magnificent King Arthur, possessing all the grandeur required for the role.