Kismet (musical)

Kismet
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Music	Alexander Borodin Adapted by: Robert Wright George Forrest
Lyrics	Robert Wright George Forrest
Book	Charles Lederer Luther Davis
Basis	Play by Edward Knoblock
Productions	1953 Broadway 1955 West End 1955 Film 1985 New York City Opera 2007 English National Opera
Awards	Tony Award for Best Musical

Kismet is a musical adapted by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis from the 1911 play of the same name by Edward Knoblock, with lyrics and musical adaptation (as well as some original music) by Robert Wright and George Forrest. The music was mostly adapted from several pieces composed by Alexander Borodin. The story concerns a wily poet who talks his way out of trouble several times; meanwhile, his beautiful daughter meets and falls in love with the young caliph.

The musical was first produced on Broadway in 1953 and won the Tony Award for best musical in 1954. It was also successful in London's West End and has been given several revivals. A 1955 film version was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.