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Show Credits: Lyrics by George Forrest
Music by George Forrest
Book by Luther Davis
Music by Alexander Borodin and Robert Wright
Lyrics by Robert Wright

Description: In the year 600, the city of TIMBUKTU! was opulent beyond man's dreams. Travelers died in attempts to cross the Sahara in search of this fabled city, and so its reputation grew even faster than its wealth. People of all nationalities came to the open bazaars to trade goods: crocodile skins, elephant tusks, exotic woods, but mostly gold from the abundant mines of the Western Sudan. Set against this exotic locale, TIMBUKTU! is a musical retelling of KISMET with all of the thrills of the original tale, but with the additional heat that only a West African setting can provide!

Still among us are the Beggar-Poet, Hadji; his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; the evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and the handsome Prince of the Realm, Kasa, The Mansa of Mali. The twisting twine of Fate unravels in many thrilling and exciting ways before the sun sets on the two lovers.

For TIMBUKTU!, book writer Luther Davis has given KISMET a lushly romantic, sexy new take, while retaining all of the magic of the original. The score by Robert Wright and George Forrest features some of the most beautiful melodies and lyrics ever written for Broadway, including “Baubles, Bangles and Beads,” “And This Is My Beloved,” and “Stranger in Paradise.” The music, based on the musical themes of Alexander Borodin, coupled with new songs based on African folk rhythms and melodies, makes TIMBUKTU! a delight for the senses.