Kismet

Packed with mirth, mayhem and romance, this classic comedy has enough adventure and delight to last at least 1001 Arabian nights!

With three Tony Awards (including Best Musical), a television version and an MGM smash film, Kismet is one of the most renowned musicals to grace the Great White Way. Kismet 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 that is adapted from the soaring melodies of Alexander Borodin.

A series of well-navigated, sticky circumstances have landed the quick-witted Public Poet in opulence. His rolling in gold is cut short when his maneuvering comes full circle, though, and he is forced in front of the Wazir, who is set to chop off The Poet's hand. As luck would have it, a last-minute realization stays the Wazir's hand and saves The Poet's. The wild ride continues as The Poet's daughter falls in love with the handsome Caliph, The Poet falls in love with one of the Wazir's concubines and everyone falls in love with the whirlwind of occurrences that could only happen on an Arabian Night!

Kismet is a surefire hit! Comedy reigns supreme in its masterful libretto, and delicious melodies abound in Kismet's score, thanks to the creative geniuses behind Grand Hotel and the writer responsible for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. It's a must-produce for theatre companies across the world!

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Concert Selections for Kismet

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AND THIS IS MY BELOVED

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 3 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
4 min 43 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 1 Vibes, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books
BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FIRREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 3 MALES VOICES, CHORUS

Starting Key
E

Estimated duration
4 min 12 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn(F), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus Books
FATE

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Dm

Estimated duration
2 min 30 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion 1&2(Tom Toms, Tymp, Cymb, Gourd), 2 Piano Conductor
GESTICULATE

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST. GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
5 min 36 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Horn(in F), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 5 Bass, 6 Cello, 9 Violin AB, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
NIGHT OF MY NIGHTS

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
3 min 36 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Flute2 , 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
NOT SINCE NINEVEH

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
ROBERT WRIGHT

GEORGE FORREST

Lyrics by
ROBERT WRIGHT

GEORGE FORREST

Orchestrated by
ARTHUR KAY

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
A

Estimated duration
4 min 06 sec
Instrumentation

1 Piccolo, 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion 1&2(Gong, Cymb, Piatti, Finger cymb, Drum set, Tymp, Tamborine), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
OLIVE TREE

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
2 min 38 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Tombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor
OVERTURE AND SANDS OF TIME ("KISMET")

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
4 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
Em

Estimated duration
5 min 55 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Oboe(English horn), 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion 1&2(Tymp, Xylo, Vibes, Drum set, Tamborine), 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books
RAHADLAKUM

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
ARTHUR KAY

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
Am

Estimated duration
4 min 27 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute(Piccolo), 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Drum, 2 Piano Conductor, 7 Chorus books
RHYMES HAVE I

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Fm

Estimated duration
5 min 01 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion 1&2(Bells, Vibes), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
STRANGER IN PARADISE

From
Kismet

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEOPRGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Am

Estimated duration
4 min 16 sec
Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarient 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Vibes Timp), 2 Celeste(Conductor), 2 Chorus books

Show Essentials

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Songs

Overture

Sands Of Time

Rhymes Have I

Fate

Bazaar Of The Caravans

Not Since Nineveh

Baubles, Bangles, And Beads

Gesticulate

Night Of My Nights

Was I Wazir?

The Olive Tree

Rahadlakum

And This Is My Beloved

Zubbediya

Finale Act II - Night Of My Nights/Sands Of Time - reprise

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