BROOKFIELD — The legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table has been a tale adapted in many forms, from Mark Twain’s book A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court to film parody, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

One of the most enduring adaptations is the Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe musical Camelot. A retooled version of that musical is making a splash at the Brookfield Theater For the Arts under the direction of local legend herself, Jane Farnol.

The original 1960 Broadway production, starring Richard Burton, Julie Andrews and Robert Goulet, has spawned several revival productions and a 1967 movie. There has been a resurgence lately of the musical which weaves together classic tunes like “C’est Moi,” “‘The Lusty Month of May” and “If Ever I Would Leave You” with the more political themes of social justice, compassion and righteousness.

The musical tells the tale of King Arthur, Lady Guenevere and Sir Lancelot as they create the city that would come to be known as Camelot. They work together with the knights to define virtue, morality and civility in an age where nonesuch exists.

Farnol has done a wonderful job staging such a grand show on such a smaller scale. The production uses the David Lee adaptation, which significantly pares down the original show to a more truncated streamlined version using narration and the elimination of some unnecessary characters.

Jared Reynolds takes on the daunting task of playing King Arthur. His strong, but vulnerable portrayal brings quite a bit of humor and heart to the role, making the audience see Arthur in a new light. His chemistry with Guenevere is palpable. It is heartbreaking to watch when the audience realizes he may be giving his all to someone who does not love him back.

Guenevere is beautifully portrayed by Jennifer Wallace. Her voice is the shining star of the show. These classic Lerner and Loewe tunes could not be in more capable hands. “The Lusty Month of May” is a true highlight of the show.

Completing this love triangle is Billy Hicks as Sir Lancelot. Hicks’s joyous energy and balance of humility and narcissism are delightful to watch. He elevates every scene he is in. Hicks gets arguably the most famous song in the show, “If Ever I Would Leave You,” and does not disappoint. It will have you saying “Goulet, who?” as you leave the theater.

Another major highlight is James Murphy as Mordred, Arthur’s illegitimate son. Mordred does not appear until act two, but his comedic timing and sinister line delivery have the audience rooting for the supposed villain of the piece. Murphy is so much fun to watch on stage that it makes the audience wish he had appeared much earlier.

In any Golden Age musical the ensemble plays a key role. While this ensemble is pared down, it still remains an integral part of telling Arthur’s story. Kudos to each of the lords and ladies who fill out the denizens of Camelot.

The star of any musical of that era is the score itself. Brookfield’s production is being handled expertly by music director Sarah Fay. If this was an evening of simply listening to the score played by this orchestra, it would be more than worth it. Add a strong cast, beautiful set, lavish costumes on top of it, and you have yourself a real treat.

Performances continue to August 2 at The Brookfield Theater For the Arts. Tickets and more info can be found at brookfieldtheatre.org.