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Breaking News: COME FROM AWAY Lands Its Home on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 15, 2016


Junkyard Dog Productions announced today that the new musical COME FROM AWAY will begin performances on Broadway on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) and officially open Sunday, March 12, 2017, following productions at Washington DC's Ford's Theatre (Friday, September 2 - Sunday, October 16, 2016) and Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre (Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - Sunday, January 8, 2017), and two special benefit concert performances in Gander, Newfoundland (Saturday, October 29, 2016).

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Goes Dark for Yom Kippur, Adds Special Columbus Day Show
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2016


Producers of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF have cancelled the Tuesday performance on October 11th, which falls out on the evening of Yom Kippur, to give company members who observe the holiday the ability to do so.

Livestream Chat Tonight With FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Virtuoso Violinist, Kelly Hall-Tompkins
by Michael Dale - Aug 30, 2016


Along with the blaring burlesque trumpet that climaxes GYPSY's overture, the soft and hesitant sound of Fiddler on the Roof's opening fiddle solo that leads into Tevye's introduction of the people of Anatevka is among Broadway's most famous and beloved orchestral moments.

VIDEO: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Michael C. Bernardi Reveals Five Things He Learned From His Father, Herschel Bernardi
by Michael Dale - Aug 30, 2016


Though Herschel Bernardi's name was above the title on the opening nights of Broadway's BAJOUR and ZORBA, the musical theatre role he's most known for is one where he came in as a replacement, Teyve in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

VIDEO: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Classical Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins Releasing 'The Fiddler: Expanding Tradition'
by Michael Dale - Aug 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 - Aug 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 - Aug 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).

Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Finds New 'Fruma-Sarah'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 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).

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

VIDEO: So You Think You Can Bottle Dance? Take FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Tutorial
by Michael Dale - Jul 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 - Jul 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 - Jun 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 - Jun 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 - Jun 12, 2016


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

Lin-Manuel Miranda, HAMILTON, THE COLOR PURPLE & More Win Big at the 2016 Drama League Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2016


The Drama League (Executive Artistic Director, Gabriel Shelian-Shanks) gathers today for the 82nd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony, hosted by 2016 Tony® Award-nominees, Zachary Levi (She Loves Me) and Megan Hilty (Noises Off), in the Broadway Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway). 

SHE LOVES ME, HAMILTON, THE CRUCIBLE & More Earn 2016 Drama League Nominations; Check Out the Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2016


The 2016 Drama League Award Nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award were just announced this morning at Sardi's, by Aladdin stars Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed and James Monroe Iglehart. Check out the full list of nominees below!

Bid To Meet FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Danny Burstein and Support Epic Theatre Ensemble
by Michael Dale - Mar 18, 2016


Charitybuzz's new online auction offers two tickets for the hit revival and a post-performance meet and greet.

Mazel Tov! Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Celebrates 100th Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2016


A giant Mazel tov to Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, which will play its 100th performance tonight, March 18th at 8 pm! The 2016 New Broadway Cast Album is also being released worldwide by Broadway Records today.

Mazel Tov! Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Celebrate 100th Performance This Friday
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2016


A giant Mazel tov to Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof, which will play its 100th performance this Friday, March 18th at 8 pm! The same day, the 2016 New Broadway Cast Album will be released worldwide by Broadway Records.

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