Based on Sholem Aleichem's Tevye stories
By permission of Arnold Perl
Based on the tales by Shalom Aleichem and set in Tzarist Russia in 1905, this touching musical tells the story of Tevye, a poor milkman, who must weigh his family's happiness against the traditions that have preserved a way of life in his village for centuries. His eldest daughters want to marry for love rather than an auspicious match, and outside political forces threaten everything he holds dear. The beloved score with a book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick celebrates 50 years in 2014.
Carlos Gorbea, who has an extensive background in writing, including the musical version of H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" produced in concert at St. Francis College in June 2006, brings his multifaceted talents to the cast of "Fiddler on the Roof." more...
Rosalind Harris, renowned for her portrayal of Tzeitel in both the 1971 film and Broadway productions of Fiddler on the Roof, has also graced the stage in roles such as Aldonza in Man of La Mancha and Mama Rose in Gypsy. more...
Mitchell Jason, known for his roles in "Network," "Soup for One," and "The Heartbreak Kid," was a talented actor who brought his skills to the stage in past productions of "Fiddler on the Roof." more...
Ken Leroy, who originally played Bernardo in the 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story, made his final Broadway appearance in the 1981 revival of Fiddler on the Roof, portraying Mendel alongside Herschel Bernardi and Maria Karnilova. more...
(Understudy)
Bette Midler, who made her Broadway debut in Fiddler on the Roof, went on to win the 2017 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Hello, Dolly! more...
Wallace Munro has graced the Broadway stage in the past with his performance in the iconic musical Fiddler on the Roof. more...
Awards and Nominations
1965 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Zero Mostel won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Maria Karnilova won.
Production Team
Boris Aronson Scenic Designer
D. Rusty Bonaccorso Hair Designer
Milton Greene Musical Director
Jerome Robbins Director
Choreographer
Director/Choreographer
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Don Walker Orchestrator
Patricia Zipprodt Costume Designer
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