George Forrest

American writer of music and lyrics for musical theatre

George Forrest (born George Forrest Chichester Jr., July 31, 1915 – October 10, 1999) was an American writer of music and lyrics for musical theatre best known for the show Kismet, adapted from the works of Alexander Borodin. He was also known professionally at times as Chet Forrest.

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Works

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  • And This Is My Beloved
  • Bazaar of the Caravans
  • Fate
  • Gesticulate
  • Grand Hotel
  • He’s in Love
  • I Love You
  • Kismet
  • L’Étranger au paradis
  • Night of My Nights
  • Not Since Nineveh
  • Overture
  • Rahadlakum
  • Rhymes Have I
  • Sands of Time
  • Song of Norway
  • Song of Norway: At Christmas Time
  • Song of Norway: Bon Vivant
  • Song of Norway: Down Your Tea
  • Song of Norway: Freddie and His Fiddle
  • Song of Norway: Hill of Dreams
  • Song of Norway: Hymn of Betrothal
  • Song of Norway: March of the Trollgers
  • Song of Norway: Midsummer's Eve
  • Song of Norway: Nordraak's Farewell
  • Song of Norway: Now
  • Song of Norway: Prelude and The Legend
  • Song of Norway: Song of Norway
  • Song of Norway: Strange Music
  • Song of Norway: Three Loves Have I
  • Strange Music
  • Stranger in Paradise
  • The Olive Tree
  • Was I Wazir?
  • Zubbediya, Samahris’ Dance