Olney’s ‘Camelot’ timeless, even in its modern setting

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The Olney Theatre’s “Camelot” still takes place in the timeless, utopian setting of Lerner and Lowe’s original musical, which explores the intertwined lives of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot, examining the themes of love, loyalty, friendship and betrayal through soaring music and memorable lyrics.

Yet this “Camelot” is clearly pitched to an audience familiar with America in 2009.

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