Fiddler on the Roof 1964 - Articles Page 4

Ages: 8+
Opened: September 22, 1964
Closing: July 02, 1972

Fiddler on the Roof - 1964 - Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

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.

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BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Providence Performing Arts Center. Don't Miss It!
by Larry O'Brien - Feb 12, 2020


There are times when being a theater reviewer is a fabulous gig. Last night at the Providence Performing Arts Center was one of those times. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, running through Sunday at PPAC is not to be missed. It is warm, funny, sad, uplifting, and helps us see the world from the vantage point of the oppressed-it is gorgeous. First, let's give credit to FIDDLER'S creators: Jerry Bock wrote the music, Sheldon Harnick the lyrics, and Joseph Stein the book. Bock and Harnick had previously collaborated on the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Fiorello; Stein had been part of the writing team along with Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner and Neil Simon on television's Your Show on Shows-these were some talented guys. 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 held the record for the longest running Broadway musical for almost ten years. The production was extraordinarily profitable and highly acclaimed. It won nine Tony awards, including best musical, score, book, direction and choreography. It spawned five Broadway revivals and a highly successful film adaptation and has enjoyed enduring international popularity.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Coming to the Fisher Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020


Broadway In Detroit will present the Detroit engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Fisher Theatre from March 10 - 15, 2020.

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Morrison Center
by Jessa moore - Jan 9, 2020


Family, tradition, and community, are three words used to describe the incredible production of Fiddler On The Roof that stopped by the Morrison Center. Fiddler on the Roof follows the story of Tevye, a poor milkman and his family as they work through the traditions of their people. Tevye struggles to decide which is more important, his family or his devotion to God. Despite the things that enter the path, From weddings being destroyed to a daughter leaving home. It seems each event that happens, pulls Tevye further and further from his breaking point. Though he communicates often with the audience and God through one-liners, we see him slowly being torn more and more. He soon learns to try to keep a balance between God, and the changing world can be compared to a fiddler on a roof.

The North American Tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Will Play the Providence Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020


The North American Tour of Fiddler on the Roof performs at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) February 11 - 16, 2020, starring Israeli theatre, film and TV actor, Yehezkel Lazarov as Tevye.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Coming to The Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2019


Broadway at The Paramount will present the Seattle engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at The Paramount Theatre from January 14 - 19, 2020. The tour launched October 17, 2018 in Syracuse, New York at Landmark Theatre.

Broadway's FIDDLER ONE THE ROOF Brings Tradition To Keller Auditorium In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2019


Broadway in Portland presents the Portland engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at Keller Auditorium from January 7 a?" 12, 2020. The tour launched October 17, 2018 in Syracuse, New York at Landmark Theatre.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019


State Theatre New Jersey presents the musical Fiddler on the Roof for four performances on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 8pm; Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 2pm. Tickets range from $40-$98.

Review Roundup: National Tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - What Do the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2019


The North American tour of the Tony Award - nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof in underway. A beloved theatrical classic from Tony-winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize-winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, Fiddler on the Roof is directed by Tony-Award winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific, The King and I) and choreographed by the acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter.

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Adrienne Arsht Center-Exquisite! Breathtaking! Wonderful!
by Cristina Pla-Guzman - Nov 6, 2019


Exquisite! Breathtaking! Wonderful! There are no better words to describe the North American tour of the Tony Award ®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof, which came to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from October 29 to November 3, 2019.

BWW Interview: Kelly Gabrielle Murphy And Bennett J. Leeds of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Adrienne Arsht Center
by Cristina Pla-Guzman - Oct 29, 2019


Fiddler on the Roof Cast members and University of Miami alums, Kelly Gabrielle Murphy and Bennett J. Leeds return to the Arsht Center stage The North American tour of the Tony Award ®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof is coming to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from October 29 to November 3, 2019.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes To Boise
by Julie Musbach - Oct 28, 2019


The Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the Boise engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the MORRISON CENTER from January 3-5, 2020. The tour will launch October 17, 2018 in Syracuse, New York at Landmark Theatre. 

Off-Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF In Yiddish Will Close In January
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019


The critically-acclaimed National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) production of Fiddler on the Roof, in Yiddish with English Supertitles, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

Revised Cast Announced For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At The Kravis Center
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2019


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the West Palm Beach engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Kravis Center November 12 a?" 17.  The tour will launch October 17, 2018 in Syracuse, New York at Landmark Theatre. Tickets start at $39 and are on sale now.

Kravis Center To Present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF National Tour Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2019


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the West Palm Beach engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Kravis Center November 12 a?" 17.  The tour will launch October 17, 2018 in Syracuse, New York at Landmark Theatre. Tickets start at $39 and are on sale now.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH To Celebrate Cast Recording At Barnes & Noble
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2019


Director Joel Grey and stars from the critically-acclaimed, award-winning and groundbreaking production of a?oeFiddler on the Roof in Yiddisha?? will celebrate the success of their original cast recording at Barnes & Noble (150 East 86th Street) in New York City at 3:30pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. 

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Tradition at It's Best at Murat Theatre
by The Marriage Matinee - Oct 2, 2019


Refreshing a cherished, old-time musical can be a daunting process and undertaking. You have to choose what directions you'd like to goa?? Should you keep the faith with longstanding traditions, or should you try something new and risky? If you want to go for some of both, how much of each should you incorporate? It's difficult to strike that perfect balance a?" it's almost like you're a fiddler on the roof.

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Is A Focus on Family
by The Marriage Matinee - Sep 25, 2019


After being in a show for over 300 times, how to do you keep it fresh? For Kelly Gabrielle Murphy in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, it's all about the relationships built along the way a?" with the audience and her fellow performers.

Tickets For The National Tour Of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF On Sale This Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019


Broadway In Boston is pleased to announce that tickets for the Boston engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof will go on sale this Monday, September 23, 2019. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will play the Emerson Colonial Theatre March 24 a?" April 5 as part of the Lexus 2019-2020 Broadway In Boston Season

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Heads to Akron
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2019


Broadway in Akron presents the Akron engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at E.J. Thomas Hall October 15 and 16, 2019 as part of the 19-20 Broadway in Akron series.

Tickets For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Indianapolis Are On Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2019


Broadway in Indianapolis is proud to present the Indianapolis engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at Old National Centre from October 1-6. Tickets are on sale now and available in person at the Old National Centre Ticket Office, online at ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 1-800-982-2787. Groups of 10 or more can book now by calling 317-632-7469 x103.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Tour Year Two Casting And Dates Announced; Yehezkel Lazarov To Continue As 'Tevye'
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2019


Following a critically-acclaimed first year on tour, Israeli theatre, film and TV star, Yehezkel Lazarov, will continue his celebrated performance as Tevye in Year 2 of the Fiddler on the Roof North American Tour. Additional casting and upcoming tour dates have also been announced.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH Digital Cast Recording Out Today!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2019


For the first time ever in its 55-year history, the musically complete cast recording of a?oeFiddler on the Roofa?? will be released, including 11 songs in English that were cut from the original Broadway production in 1964.

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Successfully Continues the 'Tradition' at Music Hall At Fair Park
by Zac Thriffiley - Aug 8, 2019


This current production makes a compelling argument for the freshness and timelessness of FIDDLER and its message. The performers fill every scene and musical number with a renewed sense of urgency, determined to show that the forces that worked upon Tevye's family and his tight-knit community are still very hard at work all these decades later.

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Hennepin Theatre Trust
by Brett Burger - Aug 6, 2019


The word tradition can mean a multitude of things to a variety of people. Some may associate it with a holiday while others may with a specific time of the year. It's a powerful word that can truly bring a multitude of emotions, both good and bad, for just about anyone. I think a majority of the time tradition is associated with happy memories and celebrating something. However what happens when traditions are challenged and they collide at the intersection of love, family, the changing times and faith? The Twin Cities saw it when the national tour of Fiddler on the Roof made their way to the Orpheum Theater. 

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes To Dallas Summer Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2019


Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM), Broadway Across America (BAA), and Performing Arts Fort Worth are proud to announce the North Texas engagements of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof. The production will open in Dallas August 7-18, 2019 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, then the tour will head to Fort Worth where it will play Bass Performance Hall August 20-25, 2019.

Fiddler on the Roof FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Fiddler on the Roof have there been?
Fiddler on the Roof has had 25 productions including Broadway which opened in 1964, Broadway which opened in 1964, West End which opened in 1967, US Tour which opened in 1969, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1981, West End which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, West End which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2004, West End which opened in 2007, US Tour which opened in 2009, US Tour which opened in 2010, US Tour which opened in 2011, Broadway which opened in 2015, Off-Broadway which opened in 2018, West End which opened in 2018, Off-Broadway which opened in 2019, West End which opened in 2019, US Tour which opened in 2019 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has Fiddler on the Roof been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Jerome Robbins, Best Costume Design for Patricia Zipprodt, Best Direction of a Musical for Jerome Robbins, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jerry Bock , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Sheldon HarnickBest Scenic Design for Boris Aronson and Producer (Musical) for Harold Prince.
What Tony Awards has Fiddler on the Roof won?
Best Musical, Best Choreography for Jerome Robbins Best Costume Design for Patricia Zipprodt Best Direction of a Musical for Jerome Robbins Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jerry Bock Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Sheldon Harnick, Best Scenic Design for Boris Aronson , Producer (Musical) for Harold Prince, .
What awards has Fiddler on the Roof been nominated for?
Fiddler on the Roof has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. The show also received a nomination for Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for Boris Aronson.
What awards has Fiddler on the Roof won?
Fiddler on the Roof has won several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. The show also received recognition for its Scenic Design, with Boris Aronson winning the Hewes Award in that category.

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