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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Tevye


Movies

Cast a Giant Shadow
[ 1966 ] Abou Ibn Kader
Ervinka
[ 1967 ] producer
Before Winter Comes
[ 1968 ] Janovic
Fish, Football and Girls
[ 1968 ] producer
Every Bastard a King
[ 1968 ] producer
Boys Will Never Believe It
[ 1971 ] Gadi Zur
Fiddler on the Roof
[ 1971 ] Tevye
The Public Eye
[ 1972 ] Julian Cristoforou
A Talent for Loving
[ 1973 ] General Molina
Galileo
[ 1975 ] Galileo Galilei
Flash Gordon
[ 1980 ] Dr. Hans Zarkov
For Your Eyes Only
[ 1981 ] Columbo
Again, Forever
[ 1985 ] Effi Avidar
Left Luggage
[ 1998 ] Mr. Apfelschnitt

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Symphony Space Will Host FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Sing-Along

Symphony Space has just announced that it will host a Fiddler on the Roof Sing-along this Sunday, March 19. We have all the details!
Wake Up With BWW 3/10: BroadwayWorld 20th Anniversary Concert, A DOLL'S HOUSE Opens, and More!

Top stories: The lineup has been announced for BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary concert, plus read the reviews for A Doll's House starring Jessica Chastain, and more!
Chaim Topol, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Actor, Dies Aged 87

Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor and singer best known for his performance as Tevye the Milkman in Fiddler on the Roof, has died at the age of 87.
Check Out These Must-Watch Holiday Titles on BroadwayHD

It’s time to get into the holiday spirit! From the awe-inspiring magic of The Nutcracker to the rollicking antics of A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, BroadwayHD has a holiday title for everyone to enjoy.
Remaining Summer Movies Announced at Sarasota Opera House With Additional and Rescheduled Movies

Sarasota Opera announces an added title in its “HD at the Opera House” series with a screening of “Der Rosenkavalier” on Sunday, September 25. This historic Salzburg Festival production stars legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Sarasota Opera also rescheduled a film of Verdi's Rigoletto to September 11 (from May) with tickets for these “HD at the Opera House” films on sale for $22, and $20 for Sarasota Opera subscribers.  
Summer Movies at Sarasota Opera House Will Begin in May

Sarasota Opera has announced the lineup for the 2022 summer movie series: HD at the Opera House and Classic Movies at the Opera House. HD at the Opera House featuring filmed performances of opera and ballet from around the world will open on Sunday, May 22nd at 1:30 p.m. with Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London, with tickets at $22, and $20 for Sarasota Opera subscribers.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Remastered Film Soundtrack Released For 50th Anniversary

The enduring film version of Fiddler on the Roof premiered in November 1971 and became one of the year's biggest hits, earning Academy Awards for Cinematography, Sound and Best Adapted Score. The winner in the latter category was the legendary John Wiliams, soon after to become the world's most famous film composer and win Oscars for his own now-classic music for Jaws, Star Wars, E.T. and Schindler's List.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Film Documentary Gets U.S. Distribution

Narrated by Jeff Goldlbum, the film will follow director Norman Jewison's mission to bring the beloved stage production to the big screen. The film features behind-the-scenes footage and new stills as well as interviews with Jewison, Topol, John Williams, Sheldon Harnick, Rosalind Harris (Tzeitel), Michele Marsh (Hodel), Neva Small (Chava).
Student Blog: 11 Theatre-Adjacent Movies for Your Next Movie Night

Whether you do it in-person with your 'quarantine bubble', or online using a service like Netflix Party or Discord's video screening feature, here are some theatre movies and pro-shots to add to your Friday night plans.
Theater Stories: WICKED, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, SWEENEY TODD, The Theater Hall of Fame & More About The Gershwin Theatre

Today's Theater Stories features the Gershwin Theatre! Learn about the theatre's longest running show, Wicked; the extravagant production of Starlight Express; the Theater Hall of fame featuring theater's biggest names, and more!
BWW Review: HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE"CVLT STREAMS VISITING MR. GREEN, EXAMINE PSYCHOLOGY, MUSICAL STYLE AND CREATIVITY OF HAMILTON, PROJECT SING OUT!, and more

On Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, CVLT will be streaming the archival video of Visiting Mr. Green for a pay-as-you-can admission. For details and advance reservation, visit https://cvlt.org/events/visiting-mr-green
VIDEO: Extended Clip From FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Documentary

The new documentary about the landmark Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF comes to movie theaters on Friday, August 23. BWW has an exclusive first look at clips from the film! 
BWW Exclusive: First Look At FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Documentary

The new documentary about the landmark Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF comes to movie theaters next Friday, August 23. BWW has an exclusive first look at clips from the film! 
Wake Up With BWW 8/13: DIANA and THE LIGHTNING THIEF Come to Broadway, and More!

Today's top stories: Diana and The Lightning Thief will both come to Broadway!
VIDEO: See The First Trailer For New Documentary FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES

The film by Max Lewkowicz tells the origin story behind one of Broadway's most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof.
BWW Review: Latest Revival of Musical Classic FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Rises at OC's Segerstrom Center

In the latest North American touring production of what continues to be one of Broadway's laudable theatrical staples, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's amiable patriarch Tevye is now being played by Israeli-born actor Yehezkel Lazarov, who gives the iconic role a fresh, less geriatric delivery that still shines with old-world charm, nuanced depth, and a down-to-earth, relatable persona. Lazarov--who leads this touring non-Equity iteration of the Bartlett Sher-directed 2015 Broadway revival--provides just one of the many reasons to reacquaint yourself with this enduring stage classic, now finishing up its limited engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts through May 19, 2019. Sill lively and emotionally poignant--and quite relevant and timely to see through the lens of the uneasy times we live in--the stage musical offers a safe, if slightly sanitized view into the lives of poor Jewish families in turn-of-the-century Russia where the looming assault of pogroms are about to threaten their very lives and existence.
FIDDLER Doc Coming This Summer with Sheldon Harnick, Hal Prince, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Original Cast Members

Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films have co-acquired worldwide rights to Max Lewkowicz's FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES. The documentary tells the story behind one of Broadway's most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof and its creative roots in early 1960s New York. The film includes interviews with the show's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick, legendary producer Hal Prince, original cast members, such as Austin Pendleton, as well as rare archival footage of renowned choreographer Jerome Robbins. Further insights into the play's legacy and enduring influence come from new interviews with Broadway luminaries and cultural influencers including Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chaim Topol, Harvey Fierstein as well as famed authors Fran Lebowitz, Calvin Trillin and Nathan Englander. Roadside and Goldwyn will release FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES in theatres this summer.
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Dr. Phillips Center

This show is essentially what it was on Broadway: a gorgeous staging that marries stunning stagecraft with complex and rewarding material. But with so many of the cast members, the singing isn't where it ought to be...
Photo Flash: Bernadette Peters, Mandy Patinkin, Bebe Neuwirth and More Attend Yiddish FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

The cast of the Yiddish language production of Fiddler on the Roof have welcomed some special guests throughout their run. Among them have been Bernadette Peters, Joel Gray, Bebe Neuwirth, Mandy Patinkin, and many more. Check out photos below of the Broadway royalty that have shown their faces at this unique production!
In Honor of Today's Eclipse, Check Out 'Heavenly' Broadway Show Tunes!

In honor of today's once in a lifetime event, we present our favorite 'heavenly-themed' Broadway show tunes below!

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