Kismet

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!

Concert Selections for Kismet

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  • AND THIS IS MY BELOVED
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    $175
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    $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
    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
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    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
    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
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    $175
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    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
    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
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    $175
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    $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
    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
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    $100
    Music by
    WRIGHT, ROBERT
    FORREST, GEORGE
    Lyrics by
    WRIGHT, ROBERT
    FORREST, GEORGE
    Orchestrated by
    KAY, ARTHUR
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    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
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    First Performance Fee:
    $175
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    $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
    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
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    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
    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")
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    $175
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    $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
    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
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    $175
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    $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
    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
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    First Performance Fee:
    $175
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    $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
    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
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    First Performance Fee:
    $175
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    $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
    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

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March 30, 2017
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