Let us not leave out that dubious but fun musical of the mid 50's:

"Kismet"

starring Alfred Drake and sort of a blend of plots not directly based on but rather inspired by such drolleries as Arabian Nights, Sheherazade, and (wait for it) Thief of Baghdad, to some original music (well known song came out of it: "Baubles, bangles, and beads")

Most of the music was ripped off of Borodin's opera "Prince Igor" and other of his works.

A semi (in)appropriate song from early in the show, a mood-setter goes:

"Baghdad, don't underestimate Baghdad,
A city rich in romantic oriental lore....

. . .

Bagdad, you should investigate Baghdad"!

robo