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Fiddler on the Roof Revival 2015 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
Two hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: December 20, 2015
Closing: December 31, 2016

Fiddler on the Roof - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

Fiddler on the Roof is a musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set in Tsarist Russia in 1905. It is based on Tevye and his Daughters (or Tevye the Dairyman) and other tales by Sholem Aleichem. The story centers on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and Jewish religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. He must cope both with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters-each one's choice of husband moves further away from the customs of his faith-and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village.


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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ review: Revival worth the wait
9 / 10

In perfect sync with that balancing act is Danny Burstein's portrayal of Tevye, the philosopher milkman first defined by the fabulously eccentric Zero Mostel and reconsidered in countless variations. Burstein, heretofore a star only to New York theater lovers, embodies a gentle, sweet yet powerful, profoundly likable man whose debates with God have the bemused inevitability of truth. Burstein also sings the role better than any Tevye in my experience.

A ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ Broadway Revival That Reaches For Topicality – Review
9 / 10

But the company struck me as hellbent on selling a Broadway show that needs no salesmanship. Burstein is the key examplar of this. A treasure, he was terrific in Sher's ravishing productions of South Pacific and Golden Boy for Lincoln Center Theatre... But his Tevye is too nebbishy, too ingratiating to charm us into becoming his allies as he struggled to deal with the cruel forces of change from the outside world and within his own family. He's too nice.

VIDEO: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Classical Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins Releasing 'The Fiddler: Expanding Tradition'
by Michael Dale - August 18, 2016


Two new videos preview her upcoming album, which will feature new solo music by Hall-Tompkins and the current FIDDLER ON THE ROOF revival's arranger Oran Eldor and music director/orchestrator Ted Sperling.

VIDEO: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Vacationing Alexandra Silber Holds a Tzeitel Tzeremony For Her Understudies
by Michael Dale - August 16, 2016


FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a musical about traditions, but Silber's way of handing her role over may be completely new.

Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Welcomes New 'Fruma-Sarah' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2016


Fiddler on the Roof's Jessica Vosk haunted Tevye's last dream on August 7th, and Wicked's, Dee Roscioli assumes the role of Fruma-Sarah beginning tonight, August 11th at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway, at 53rd Street).

STAGE TUBE: Opening Night of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The MUNY
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2016


Footage of opening night of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's, Fiddler on the Roof, at The Muny in St. Louis, MO, featuring a previously unheard song by the show's composers!

BWW Interview: MSMT Panel Examines the Enduring Appeal of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - July 28, 2016


One week into the virtually sold-out run of MSMT's Fiddler on the Roof, cast members, Bill Nolte, Susan Cella, Erick Devine, and Rachel Rhodes-Devey, together with MSMT's Managing Director Stephanie Dupal convened in the third Peek Behind the Curtain panel discussion at the Curtis Memorial Library on July 27, 2016, to examine the phenomenon of the show that continues to mesmerize audiences fifty-two years after its Broadway debut. In response to moderator Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold's observation that Fiddler is a show which - like its characters - survives, the participants discussed their individual perspectives on the show, their characters, and the universal themes that continue to speak powerfully to audiences.

Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Finds New 'Fruma-Sarah'
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016


Producers have announced that Fiddler on the Roof's Jessica Vosk will haunt Tevye's last dream on Sunday, August 7th, and Wicked's, Dee Roscioli will assume the role of Fruma-Sarah beginning Thursday, August 11th at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway, at 53rd Street).

TV: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Cast Drinks to Life at Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - July 21, 2016


In attendance was the cast of Fiddler on the Roof (Adam Grupper, Steven Skybell, Michael C. Bernardi,Mitch Greenberg, George Psomas, Jeffrey Schecter, Stephen Carrasco, Eric Chambliss, Reed Luplau, Zach McNally, Matt Moisey, Sarah Parker, Marla Phelan, Silvia Vrskova, Andrew Wojtal, Aaron Young) who performed the songs 'Matchmaker, Matchmaker,' and 'To Life.' Check out highlights below!

Breaking News: Sunrise, Sunset... FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Sets Winter Closing on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016


FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has just announced that it will play its final performance on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. At the time of closing, Fiddler on the Roof will have played a total of 464 performances.

BWW Interview: From Revere to Anatevka: The Odyssey of Actress Susan Cella
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - July 18, 2016


"I haven't specifically counted," the dynamic actress sitting opposite me replies. "Somewhere between 1000-2000 performances, I think. I've done the role with Theodore Bikel and Harvey Fierstein, on both national tours, and in regional and stock houses all over the country." Susan Cella is speaking of her signature portrayal of Golde, the vehicle which has brought her to the latest stop in her artistic journey, Maine State Music Theatre in a new production of the Bock-Harnick musical, Fiddler on the Roof, that opens July 20.

BWW Interview: Tradition, Tradition . . . and Innovation: Gary John La Rosa Directs FIDDLER at MSMT
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - July 11, 2016


'This is like a real homecoming. The last time I worked at Maine State Music Theatre was in 1995, and it was also Fiddler on the Roof,' says nationally acclaimed director-choreographer Gary John LaRosa. La Rosa, who is widely considered one of the reigning authorities on the beloved 1964 Bock-Harnick bitter-sweet musical about Russian Jews confronting a changing world, has in his own words, 'literally done dozens' of Fiddler productions throughout his vibrant, busy career. 'I've actually stopped counting,' he says with a smile, though we note that among all these, he staged the 50th anniversary Fiddler gala on Broadway, as well as at least four of these won prestigious theatre awards and nominations. This month he finds himself in Brunswick, Maine, directing a thirty-six person cast in MSMT's third main stage show of the 2016 season.

VIDEO: So You Think You Can Bottle Dance? Take FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Tutorial
by Michael Dale - July 6, 2016


FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's bottle dance during the first act's climactic wedding scene has become one of Broadway's most iconic dance moments.

VIDEO: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Michael C. Bernardi, Alexandra Silber, George Psomas Look Up Their Immigrant Ancestors at Ellis Island
by Michael Dale - July 1, 2016


Three cast members of the hit Broadway revival visit the landmark where so many refugees took their first steps in America.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Alexandra Silber's Upcoming Novel Tells of Life 'After Anatevka'
by Michael Dale - June 30, 2016


Though she plays Tzeitel in the current Broadway revival, Silber wrote a continuation of Hodel's story after playing that role on the West End.

Bid To Meet FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Danny Burstein, Support The Actors Fund
by Michael Dale - June 23, 2016


Charitybuzz's new auction offers four tickets for the hit revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, plus a $250 gift card to Glass House Tavern.

VIDEO: TO LIFE! The Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Perform on the TONY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2016


TO LIFE! The talented cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF performs on the 70th Annual TONY AWARDS. Watch the performance below!

TV: Danny Burstein & Company Spread the Tradition of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Shubert Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - June 4, 2016


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, took place just yesterday June 3rd in Shubert Alley. Hosted by Tony nominee Sean Hayes and Mo Rocca, Broadway's best once again turned out for the annual performance - including Tony nominee Danny Burstein and the company of Fiddler on the Roof, who performed 'Tradition.

BWW Blog: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Ben Rappaport- The Question Of Marriage
by Guest Blogger: Ben Rappaport - May 26, 2016


I can't believe it's May again. It marks a year since my audition process for Fiddler began. It also marks a year since I decided that if I booked the show, I was going to propose to my girlfriend on the stage.

BWW Blog: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Ben Rappaport- Monday Monday
by Guest Blogger: Ben Rappaport - May 19, 2016


I'm amazed at how many things I keep learning from doing this show every day. Yesterday, during the matinee, as we were performing the sons' section of 'Tradition', I discovered that I was holding my breath during certain pieces of choreography, which obviously inhibited my singing. I mean, you're reading that thinking, 'well duh, Ben'. You're right. Absolutely 'duh', but it took me six whole months to realize that. That's the odd phenomenon of this almost zen practice of eight shows a week in a long run.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Nominees- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Danny Burstein
by Walter McBride - May 20, 2016


On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month (so watch out for lots more), but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by an Actor in Leading Role in a Musical nominee for Fiddler on the Roof, Danny Burstein, as captured by Walter McBride!

Fiddler on the Roof FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Fiddler on the Roof and what's the order?
Prologue
Tradition
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
If I Were a Rich Man
Sabbath Prayer
To Life
Tevye's Monologue #1
Miracle of Miracles
The Tailor, Motel Kamzoil
Sunrise, Sunset
Bottle Dance
Wedding Dance
Now I Have Everything
Tevye's Monologue #2
Do You Love Me?
I Just Heard
Far from the Home I Love
Chavaleh
Tevye's Monologue #3
Anatevka [i]
Epilogue
If I Were a Woman
As Much As That
Dear, Sweet Sewing Machine
Get Thee Out
When Messiah Comes
Anatevka [ii]
Hora
A Little Bit of This
To Marry for Love
What a Life
A Butcher's Soul
The Richest Man in Town
Chava
Poppa Help Me
We Never Missed a Sabbath Yet
Fiddler on the Roof
Any Day Now
Tradition
Matchmaker
If I Were A Rich Man
Sabbath Prayer
To Life
Miracle Of Miracles
The Dream
Sunrise, Sunset
Now I Have Everything
Do You Love Me?
The Rumor
Far From The Home I Love
Anatevka

Fiddler on the Roof History

Other Productions of Fiddler on the Roof

1964   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1967   West End London Production
West End
1969   US Tour Bus and Truck Tour
US Tour
1976   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1983   West End London Revival
West End
1990   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1994   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2007   West End London Revival
West End
2009   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2010   US Tour Troika Entertainment National Tour
US Tour
2011   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2015   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2018   Off-Broadway National Yiddish Theatre Production
Off-Broadway
2018   West End London Revival at Menier Chocolate Factory
West End
2019   Off-Broadway NYTF Off-Broadway Production at Stage 42
Off-Broadway
2019   West End West End Revival
West End
2019   US Tour 2019 Revival Tour
US Tour
2022   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Return Production
Off-Broadway
   West End
West End
   West End
West End
   West End
West End
   West End
West End
   West End
West End

Fiddler on the Roof - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Danny Burstein
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Bartlett Sher
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Fiddler on the Roof
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Fiddler on the Roof
2016 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Danny Burstein
2016 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Fiddler on the Roof
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Danny Burstein
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) Fiddler on the Roof
2016 Tony Awards Best Choreography Hofesh Shechter
2016 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Danny Burstein
2016 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Fiddler on the Roof

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