About Galavant

Galavant is a musical fantasy comedy television series that aired on ABC from January 4, 2015, to January 31, 2016. It boldly combines the worlds of musical theater and medieval adventure in a hilarious but heartfelt display of misadventure. The central character, Galavant, is a dashing knight who embarks on a quest to reclaim his reputation and his "Happily Ever After" by battling a cruel king who stole his one true love.

Making/Production

The series was commissioned by ABC and created by Dan Fogelman, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. The show's unique format and well-executed musical numbers quickly made it a favorite among fans of the genre.

Actors

• Joshua Sasse stars as brave and remarkably handsome knight, Galavant. Sasse brings to the mix a unique blend of earnestness and comedy, making his character both relatable and laugh-out-loud funny.
• Mallory Jansen plays the beautiful Madalena, Galavant's first love, who opts for power over love. Jansen portrays her character with a stunning but unapproachable appeal and cold ambition.
• Timothy Omundson as King Richard, delightfully takes on the role of the peculiar and surprisingly sympathetic villain. His nuanced portrayal shatters the stereotype of a traditional tyrant.
• Karen David as Princess Isabella, the fiercely independent and kind noblewoman who becomes Galavant's love interest. David embodies strength and vulnerability with unequalled grace.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Throughout its two-season runtime, Galavant aired over 50 musical performances.
• The series features several high-profile guest stars, including 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Hugh Bonneville, and Ricky Gervais.
• Each episode of Galavant was filmed in front of a live studio audience, a rarity for a modern television series.

Quotes

• "She will be mine and I will be her hero... She needs Galavant, who else would she wed?" - Galavant
• "I want more, I want more... Riches and not just wealthy. I am talking ready, aim, incomparably" - Madalena
• "Oh, Galavant, to think I killed eight husbands for you" - Queen of Valencia

Music, Soundtrack

• "Galavant" - The series theme song, performed by the ensemble cast.
• "Maybe You're Not the Worst Thing ever" - A hilarious ensemble number sung by King Richard and Madalena.
• "Love Is Strange" - A heartwarming solo by Galavant.