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Timbuktu!
Based on "Kismet" By Charles Lederer and Luther Davis From the play by Edward Knoblock Author(s):
Luther Davis
Musician/Composer(s):
George Forrest
Robert Wright
Lyricist(s):
George Forrest
Robert Wright
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Timbuktu was Moslem, black, opulent and remote. Travelers died in attempts to cross the Sahara in search of this fabled city, and so its reputation grew even faster than its wealth. Set against this exotic locale in the year 1361, this musical retelling of “Kismet” has all of the thrills of the original tale, with the additional heat that only a West African setting can provide. Still among us are the Beggar-Poet, Hadji; his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; the evil Wazir; his restless Wife of Wives, Sahleem-La-Lume; and the handsome Prince of the Realm, Kasa, The Mansa of Mali. The twisting twine of Fate unravels in many thrilling and exciting ways before the sun sets on the two lovers. For “Timbuktu!,” book writer Luther Davis has given “Kismet” a lushly romantic, sexy new take, while retaining all of the magic of the original. The score by Robert Wright and George Forrest features some of the most beautiful melodies and lyrics ever written for Broadway, including “Baubles, Bangles and Beads,” “And This Is My Beloved,” and “Stranger in Paradise.” The music, Based on the musical themes of Alexander Borodin, coupled with new songs Based on African folk rhythms and melodies, makes “Timbuktu!” a delight for the senses.
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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: | 9 | | Male Characters: | 5 | | Female Characters: | 4 | | 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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