Spreckels Theatre Company Presents KISMET at Rohnert Park
By: Sally Henry Fuller Jan. 25, 2016
Based on Edward Knoblock's 1911 play "Kismet"
Composer and Lyricist George Forrest
Composer Alexander Borodin
Lyricist Robert Wright
Librettists Charles Lederer and Luther Davis A fanciful and romantic Arabian Night tale, "Kismet" follows the escapades of Hajj, a beggar poet availing his charm and wit as he dangerously elevates to a position of power and influence in ancient Baghdad, threatening his daughter's chances of true love. Rarely performed, this 1953 Tony award-winning Broadway musical delights with its exotic setting and lush score adapted from the soaring musical themes by composer Alexander Borodin. "Kismet" songs, including "Baubles, Bangles and Beads," "Stranger in Paradise" and "And This Is My Beloved," became popular chart toppers in 1950s. This Spreckels Theatre Company staged concert production features an 11-piece orchestra joining the 28-member cast on stage. "Kismet" stars Tim Setzer of Napa as Hajj "The Poet"; Carmen Mitchell of Santa Rosa as the poet's daughter Marsinah; Jacob Bronson of the East Bay as The Caliph and features Harry Duke as Wazir, Brenda Reed as Lalume, Jeremy Berrick as Omar Khayyam and Dwayne Stincelli as Master Brigand Jawan. Directed by Gene Abravaya
Music Direction by Diego Garcia
Choreography by Michella Snider
Costumes by Pamela Enz WHEN: Feb. 12 to Feb. 28, 2016
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays TICKETS: $16 to $26
$16 students; $22 youth; $24 seniors; $26 general. Student Rush: Spreckels welcomes SSU and SRJC students to take advantage of its student rush price. Present student ID at the Spreckels box office 10 minutes before curtain for special admission of $12. TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.rpcity.org/index.aspx?page=19&recordid=6451 WHERE: Spreckels Performing Arts Center,
Codding Theatre
5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
For tickets, call the Spreckels Box Office at 707-588-3400. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and one hour before showtime. WEBSITE: www.spreckelsonline.com CAST: Tim Setzer, Jacob Barton, Carmen Mitchell, Brenda Reed, Harry Duke, Jeremy Berrick Gotch, Dwayne Stincelli, Benjamin Acedo, Aislynn Malilay, Hannah Barton, Pearl Fugitt, Jorge Covarrubias, Patrick Taber, Roy Kitaoka, Shawna Eirmann, Lyndsey Transue, Chelsea Smith, Arturo Pena Jr., Lorenzo Alviso, Nafe Nafe, Anya Cherniss, Olivia Martin, Sophia Markoff, Ayrick Broin, Aimee Ouellette and Michella Snider. VIDEO: http://video214.com/play/JPx17UB05UpocejsTpfCPQ/s/dark
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