Merlin
Mark Hellinger Theatre
Previews Began: December 10, 1982
Opening Night: February 13, 1983
Closing Night: August 7, 1983
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Lyrics: Don Black
Book: Richard Levinson
William Link
Merlin, the magician and protector of royal heir Arthur, must battle an evil queen who wants to put her own son on the English throne.
Musical Numbers
Act One
It’s About Magic…………Old Merlin, Young Merlin,
Merlin, Philomena, Ensemble
I Can Make It Happen………………………The Queen
Beyond My Wildest Dreams…………………..Ariadne
Something More………………………..Merlin, Ariadne
The Elements……………Merlin, Wizard, Ensemble
Fergus’ Dilemma………………………….Prince Fergus,
Ladies of the Court
Nobody Will Remember Him……………The Queen,
Wizard
Act Two
Put A Little Magic In Your Life…………Old Merlin,
Merlin,
Philomena,
Ensemble
He Who Knows The Way………………………..Wizard
I Can Make It Happen (Reprise)……….The Queen
He Who Knows The Way (Reprise)…………Wizard
We Haven’t Fought a Battle in
Years…………………………….Prince Fergus, Soldiers
Satan Rules………………………………………The Queen
Nobody Will Remember Him
(Reprise)…………………………………………..The Queen
He Who Knows the Way (Reprise)…………..Merlin,
Wizard,
Arthur