Kismet Broadway Original Cast
From the play by Edward KnoblockNeither Aladdin nor Ali Baba ever had a day like this! In the span of twenty-four hours, Hajj the beggar manages to escape the clutches of a vengeful bandit, drown the evil Wazir of Police, catch the eye of the Wazir's voluptuous wife, serve as Emir of Baghdad, and see his daughter wed to the handsome Caliph. Full synopsis
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Original Cast
Wazir of Police
Public Poet, later called Hajj
Bonnie Evans, renowned for her roles in "The Astral Factor" (1978), "The Ladies Man" (1961), and "The Red Skelton Hour" (1951), brought her extensive experience to the stage in "Kismet." more...
Robert Alan Lamont, who served as the Musical Director for "Kismet," has an impressive array of NYC credits including "Here’s Love!" and "Reunion, A Civil War Musical," and has collaborated with notable performers such as Carol Burnett and Jerry Orbach. more...
(Haji's Daughter)
Tony Partington, who has had a prolific career spanning over forty years as a singer, actor, director, and producer, brought his extensive experience to the stage in "Kismet." more...
See awards and nominations on the Kismet page
Other productions of Kismet
- 1955 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1955 US Tour — 1st National Tour · Cast
- 1955 US Tour — 2nd National Tour · Cast
- 1962 US Tour — Civic Light Opera Tour · Cast
- 1965 Broadway — Lincoln Center Revival · Cast
- 1976 Los Angeles — West Coast Revival · Cast
- 2004 Regional (US) — Reprise! Concert · Cast
- 2006 Off-Broadway — Encores! Concert · Cast
- 2007 West End — English National Opera Production · Cast
Production Team
Louis Adrian Musical Director
Lemuel Ayers Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Peggy Clark Lighting Designer
Jack Cole Choreographer
Christine Ell Choral Director
William Ellfeldt Choral Director
Arthur Kay Orchestrator
Albert Marre Director
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