The musical theater masterpiece Kismet will open at the Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater on May 31 and will run through July 6. 

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“This lavish production is an eye-candy spectacle with colorful Arabian costumes and extravagant sets,” said Mindy Teuber Artistic Director.

Kismet is another word for fate and that is exactly what this musical is about.  Neither Aladdin nor Ali Baba ever had a day like Hajj the beggar!  In the span of twenty-four hours, Hajj 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. The lush score adapted from the soaring melodies of Alexander Borodin feature memorable tunes including “Stranger in Paradise” “Baubles, Bangles, and Beads” and “Sands of Time.”

Kismet won three Tony Awards in 1954 including “Best Musical.”  A year later the show was turned into a popular MGM film starring Howard Keel, Ann Blyth, Delores Gray, and Vic Damone.

The Candlelight Pavilion production will be directed by Chuck Ketter, musically directed by Julie Lamoureaux and choreographed by Rikki Lugo.

Performances for Kismet will run Thursdays through Sundays.  The doors open at 6 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings, at 5 pm on Sunday evenings and at 11 am for Saturday and Sunday matinees.  Tickets range from $48-$75 and include dinner and the show.  For more information or reservations call the box office at (909) 626-1254 ext.1 or visit http://www.candlelightpavilion.com/. The Candlelight Pavilion is located at 455 W. Foothill Blvd. in Claremont.