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Kismet
Based on the play by Edward Knoblock Author(s):
Charles Lederer
Luther Davis
Musician/Composer(s):
Robert Wright
Lyricist(s):
George Forrest
Robert Wright
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Neither Aladdin nor Ali Baba ever had a day like this! In the span of twenty-four hours, Hajj the beggar manages to escape the clutches of a vengeful bandit, drown the evil Wazir of Police, catch the eye of the Wazir’s voluptuous wife, serve as Emir of Baghdad, and see his daughter wed to the handsome Caliph. From the original hit Broadway and London productions to the popular MGM film and highly successful revivals around the world, this Arabian fantasy has proven a winner with audiences time and again, thanks to its exotic setting, appealing characters and wry sense of humor, not to mention a lush score Adapted from the soaring melodies of Alexander Borodin. The show’s classical music roots provide an ideal showcase for trained “legit” singers, making it perfect to opera/light opera companies and concert presentation with symphony orchestras. The roguish Hajj is one of those all-too-rare bombastic leading male roles for an unabashed ham with a tremendous singing voice. Packed with mirth, mayhem and romance, “Kismet” has enough adventure and delight to last at least 1001 Arabian nights!
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| Genre(s): | Comedy
Drama
| | Time Period(s): | Not Available | | Play Type: | Musical | | Runtime: | Not Available | | Acts: | 2 | | Set Complexity: | Not Available | | Set Information: | Not Available | | Year First Published: | Not Available | | Total Characters: | 17 | | Male Characters: | 9 | | Female Characters: | 8 | | Androgynous Characters: | 0 | | Minimum Cast: | Not Available | | Maximum Cast: | Not Available | | Cost: | Not Available | | Publisher: | Music Theatre International
Click on the publisher's name above for additional information, including updated prices. | | ISBN: | Not Available |
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