An array of Broadway luminaries, including Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Harvey Fierstein, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Alexandra Silber, Emily Skinner, Deborah Grace Winer, Sherman Yellen, and Karen Ziemba gathered at the Music Box Theater this week to pay tribute to the iconic lyricist Sheldon Harnick. See video highlights from the star-studded memorial!
On this day in 1964, the groundbreaking musical Fiddler on the Roof opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre.
Bette Midler gave a beautiful performance at last night's Oscars with a rendition of 'The Place Where Lost Things Go' from Mary Poppins Returns.
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production of Fiddler on the Roof coming to Istanbul August 7th! Check out the video below!
As previously announced, Broadway Records will release a New Broadway Cast Album of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF -- out worldwide on March 18th and now available to purchase at The Broadway Theatre. The album is being produced by David Lai,Ted Sperling and Louise Gund. Below, go inside the studio for a peek behind the scenes at FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's recording session!
It's one of Broadway's most famous dances. Can you keep your balance?
A hilarious video that imagines FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's gentile characters starring in their own sitcom.
The classical musician who provides the fiddler's music has a unique emotional connection to the classic musical.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Broadway Records will release a New Broadway Cast Album of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF -- out worldwide on March 18th and available to purchase at The Broadway Theatre beginning March 8th. Click below for footage and interviews with the cast in the recording studio, plus follow this link for behind-the-scenes photos!
Below, check out video highlights from MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY parade's musical performances, including THE WIZ LIVE's 'Brand New Day,' FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's 'To Life' and of course, the Radio City Rockettes.
In a new interview with USA Today, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF choregrapher Hofesh Shechter discusses adding modern moves to the the upcoming Broadway revival of the classic musical.
The choreographer for the new Broadway production is an the Israeli-born star of the U.K.'s contemporary dance scene.
It's just a week before previews begin for the much-anticipated revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and the cast is ready to go. BroadwayWorld's Randy Rainbow just checked in with Tevye's three oldest daughters (played by Alexandra Silber, Samantha Massell and Melanie Moore) and they gave him the scoop on what to expect from Bartlett Sher's latest project. But more importantly- watch as they put their knowledge of another FIDDLER veteran to the test in a game of Midler on the Roof!
The upcoming Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof will begin performances on Friday, November 20, 2015, with an official opening night on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). It will star Danny Burstein as Tevye, Jessica Hecht as Golde, Adam Dannheisser as Lazar Wolf, Adam Kantor as Motel, Alix Korey as Yente,Samantha Massell as Hodel, Melanie Moore as Chava, Ben Rappaport as Perchik, Nick Rehberger as Fyedka, Alexandra Silber as Tzeitel and more. The company met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld was there for the special presentation. Below, check out interviews with the cast and a performance sneak peek of 'Matchmaker' 'If I Were a Rich Man,' 'Miracle of Miracles,' and 'To Life (L'Chaim!).'
The upcoming Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof will begin performances on Friday, November 20, 2015, with an official opening night on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). It will star Danny Burstein as Tevye, Jessica Hecht as Golde, Adam Dannheisser as Lazar Wolf, Adam Kantor as Motel, Alix Korey as Yente, Samantha Massell as Hodel, Melanie Moore as Chava, Ben Rappaport as Perchik, Nick Rehberger as Fyedka, Alexandra Silber as Tzeitel and more. The company met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld was there for the special presentation. Below, check out a performance sneak peek of 'Matchmaker, Matchmaker' 'If I Were a Rich Man,' 'Miracle of Miracles,' and 'To Life (L'Chaim!).'
The upcoming Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof begins performances November 20 for an opening night on December 20, 2015 at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Below, BroadwayWorld has a brand new promo for the musical, set to the opening number -- 'Tradition'!
The latest production of the Cote Saint-Luc Dramatic Society features professional actors Sam Stein as Tevye and Kalie Rae as Golde. Check out a behind the scenes look below!
Today in 1981, the second Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof opened at the New York State Theatre, where it ran for 53 performances. Featuring music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, 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. The original Broadway production of the show, which opened in 1964, had the first musical theatre run in history to surpass 3,000 performances. It spawned four Broadway revivals, a successful 1971 film adaptation, and the show has enjoyed enduring international popularity.
Today in 2004, Fiddler on the Roof opened at the Minskoff Theatre, where it ran for 781 performances. 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 Milkman 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. The original Broadway production of the show, which opened in 1964, had the first musical theatre run in history to surpass 3,000 performances.
Today in 1976, the first Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof opened at the Winter Garden Theatre. Featuring music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, 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. The original Broadway production of the show, which opened in 1964, had the first musical theatre run in history to surpass 3,000 performances. It spawned four Broadway revivals, a successful 1971 film adaptation, and the show has enjoyed enduring international popularity. It is also a very popular choice for school and community productions. In celebration of this day, we bring you Zero Mostel's performance of 'If I Were a Rich Man.' Click below to check it out!
Town Hall's Broadway By the Year, an extremely popular series of concerts, tackled the year 1964 (again) on June 18th. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the fun as several Broadway performers took to the stage to sing songs from Gypsy, Fiddler on the Roof, Hello Dolly!, Anyone Can Whistle, Funny Girl and more!
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