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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Teveye | Tod Booth |
Golde | Lisa Valdini Booth |
Yente | Patti Eyler |
Lazar Wolf | Allan Baker |
Tzeitel | Sarah Warshavsky |
Hodel | Natalie Drake |
Motel | Bear Manescalhi |
Perchik | Alexander Blanco |
Chava | Sofia Smith |
Fyedka | Melvin Edward Nash II |
Sprintze (Grandmother Tzeitel) | Tatum Matthews |
Bielke | Emma Decker |
The Constable | Thaddeus Walker |
The Rabbi\Fyedka | Ryan Lemmon |
Avram | Michael Mossucco |
Mendel | Christopher Michael Milligan |
Mordcha | Rodney Holmes |
Fruma-Sarah / Shandel | Alexia Adcock-Stanford |
The Fiddler | Idan Bar |
Sasha | Zachary Pickett |
Title(s) | Member(s) |
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Executive Producer | Tod Booth |
Vice President of Production | Shain Stroff |
Director | Jessie Booth |
Choreographer | Shain Stroff |
Musical Director | Cathy Giddens Murphy |
Technical Director | David Dionne |
Production Manager | Erick Ariel Sureda |
Co-choreographer | Erick Ariel Sureda |
Dance Captain | Idan Bar |
Company Manager | Lisa Valdini Booth |
Lighting Designer | Johnny Pettegrew |
Lighting Tech Assistant | Chad Conley |
Costume Designer | Camala Pitts, Dorina Quailes |
Wardrobe Supervisor | Layla Thurman |
Head Seamstress | Allie Kangas |
Set Designer | David Dionne, Ian Black |
Sound Designer | Eric Sullivan |
Sound Engineer | Briana Donawa |
Property Master | Patti Eyler |
Wig Design | Patty Pitts |
Assistant Stage Manager | Melvin Nash, Sarah Brace |
Stage Crew | Kolby James |
Cast: 20 Crew: 25 Total: 45