"Perhaps there have been better-sung Arthurs than Brent Barrett's, but it's difficult to imagine anyone bringing quite the same robust musicianship to the role that he does. And if Barrett lacks the Shakespearean chops of the role's originator, Richard Burton, his acting talent is formidable; he's consistently regal, yet handles the difficult transitions from youthful idealism to world-weary acceptance with ease. Few musicals have the audacity to end both Act I and Act II with drama-heightening speeches instead of songs, but Camelot does, and Barrett hits both of those moments right out of the park.

in "TheatreMania.com" by Matthew Murray