Kismet

Kismet
Packed with mirth, mayhem and romance, Kismet has enough adventure and delight to last at least 1001 Arabian nights!
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With 3 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 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 hand and save 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 concubine, 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 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

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Amateur
£60.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £30.00 per performance per song
Extra months are £15.00 per month per song

Professional
£125.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £62.50 per performance per song
Extra months are £31.25 per performance per song

Pricing is for individual songs only. Pricing for orchestral suites and other items is available by contacting us directly.

  • 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
    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

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  • BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS
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    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
    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

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  • 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
    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

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  • 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
    show more...
    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

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  • NIGHT OF MY NIGHTS
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    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
    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

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  • NOT SINCE NINEVEH
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    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
    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

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  • OLIVE TREE
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    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
    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

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  • OVERTURE AND SANDS OF TIME ("KISMET")
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    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
    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

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  • RAHADLAKUM
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    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
    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

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  • 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
    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

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  • 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
    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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Show Essentials

Book by
Charles LedererCharles Lederer
Luther DavisLuther Davis
Music and Lyrics by
Robert WrightRobert Wright
George ForrestGeorge Forrest
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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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