âFiddler on the Roofâ is a classic Broadway musical that takes place in the small Jewish village of Anatevka, Russia, in the early 20th century. The story primarily follows Tevye, a poor milkman, as he strives to maintain his familyâs Jewish traditions amidst the swirling winds of societal change. Tevye grapples with the strong-willed actions of his three eldest daughtersâTzeitel, Hodel, and Chavaâwho each choose their own husbands in ways that challenge age-old customs. Their choices and Tevyeâs reactions reflect the struggle between tradition and progress. Meanwhile, the looming threat of anti-Jewish sentiment and violence adds another layer of tension to the narrative. The show features iconic songs like âTradition,â âMatchmaker, Matchmaker,â âIf I Were A Rich Man,â and âSunrise, Sunset,â which have become fixtures in the canon of American musical theatre. Since its premiere on Broadway in 1964, âFiddler on the Roof,â with its evocative themes and memorable music, has seen multiple revivals and remains a beloved staple in the world of theatre.
Character(s) | Actor(s) |
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Tevye | Arthur Gutman |
Golde | Gertrude Moller |
Tzeitel | Sara Jo Weir |
Hodel | Susan Sexton |
Chava | Kathy Loew |
Shprintze | Monique Field |
Bielke | Betsy Frank |
Yente | Sheila Jacobson |
Motel | Randy Weedman |
Perchik | Dick Browdy |
Lazar Wolf | Rion Carswell |
Mordcha | Jim Shaw |
Rabbi | Brent Turbow |
Mendel | Leonard Alterman |
Avrahm | Sy Adel |
Nachum | Murray Joselson |
Grandma Tzeitel | Ellen Frank |
Fruma-Sarah | Karen Armel |
Yussell | Paul Vasvari |
Shaindel | Peggy Cone |
Constable | Norman Howard |
Fyedka | Don Powell |
Sasha | Pete Peterson |
The Fiddler | Gil Gimbel |
Villager | Shirley Cooke, Brian Cooke, John Cooke, Coleman Hawk, Selma Hazouri, Rachel Joselson, Jon Kramerick, Harriet McPherson, Barbara Stillson, David Talmage, Kathy Wegant, Maggie Winstead |
Title(s) | Member(s) |
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Director | Robert Knowles |
Musical Director | Rosalind McCall |
Scene Design | Hal Henderson |
Choreographer | Richard Lyle |
Stage Manager | Marshall Grauer |
Assistant Stage Manager | Gert Berman, Terry McIntire |
Stage Crew | Wayne Wofford, Head Grip, Brian Cooke, Bert Covert, Eddie Dyal, John Eichenlaub, Jean Mortensen, David Stillson, Dwight Stillson |
Properties | Margaret Winstead, Laurie Kaden, Betty Kessing, Mary Ann Perry |
Costumes | Mary Coyle |
Make-up | Norman Howard, Marshall Grauer |
Publicity | Rose Ella Feagin |
Box Office | Esta Rosenson, Pat Somers |
Cast: 36 Crew: 26 Total: 62