FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Play El Portal Theatre, 2/3-7

By: Jan. 11, 2016
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3000 Miles Off Broadway Productions, in association with the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, brings the critically acclaimed beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof to the historic El Portal Theatre for 5 performances only, February 3 - 7, 2016. El Portal Theatre is located in the NoHo Arts District at 5269 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood, California.

With a cast of 35 actors and singers led by the award winning actor/singer Fred Helsel as Tevye , Sharon Gibson as his wife Golde and directed by David Ralphe (who also serves as General Manager of SVCAC) a live orchestra of 15 will enhance this highly acclaimed production. Musical Director is Mazie Wilson and Choreographer is Becky Castells. After a sold out run in Simi Valley, producers Ron Kurtz and David Ralphe believe that this production should definitely please El Portal Patrons.

Winner of 10 Tony Awards, Fiddler on the Roof with book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, is filled with such classics as "If I Were A Rich Man", "Sunrise, Sunset", "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and of course "Tradition". Fiddler on the Roof remains one of the world's most beloved shows. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience.

For over fifty years, Fiddler on the Roof has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. Based on the stories of Sholem Aleichem, the universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion. In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor milkman is trying to keep his family's traditions in place. Yet, times are changing. And when Tevye's daughters want to make their own matches, he must choose between his own daughters' happiness and those beloved traditions that keep the outside world at bay. Yet it is Tevye's love of his family, pride and faith that help him face the dangerous force in Anatevka, which threaten to destroy the very life he and his fellow villagers are trying to preserve.

Filled with such classics as "If I Were a Rich Man", "Sunrise, Sunset", "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and, of course "Tradition", Fiddler on the Roof remains one of the world's most beloved shows. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience.

Fiddler on the Roof premiered on Broadway in 1964 and has been revived five times with the most recent revival opening in December 2015 to rave reviews. "One of the greatest musicals in Broadway history!" Daily News

Fiddler on the Roof will play at February 3 - 7 for five performances only at the historic El Portal Theatre, 5629 Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood, California. For tickets and information please call 818-508-4200 or online at www.elportaltheatre.com.



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