Fiddler on the Roof 1964 - Articles Page 20

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.

Fiddler on the Roof - 1964 - Broadway Cast

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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Gets Added To PlayhouseSquare 2009-10 Season Lineup 6/15-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


PlayhouseSquare announces today that it has added FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to its 2009-2010 KeyBank Broadway Series, June 15-27, 2010 at the Palace Theatre. This production of the classic, Tony Award® winning musical gives Cleveland audiences a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Jerome Robbins' original Broadway direction and choreography, complete with the original West End production and 1971 film's star, CHAIM TOPOL, in the role of Tevye.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes To Chicago's Ford Center 6/10-6/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to welcome FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Legendary and original Broadway star TOPOL reprises his role of Tevye to bring this time honored story to audiences in Chicago June 10 - 28 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St).

Photo Flash: Topol Schleps Into San Diego Civic Theatre In FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7/14-19
by Reynard Loki - May 13, 2009


?Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a Fiddler on the Roof,? announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. So begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance, and changing traditions. The Tony Award® winning Fiddler on the Roof continues to capture the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal. This North American Tour offers audiences a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Jerome Robbins? original Broadway direction and choreography, complete with the star of the original West End production and the 1971 film, Chaim Topol. A Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, it will play at San Diego Civic Theatre, July 14 ? 19, 2009.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF With Chaim Topol Comes To The Orpheum 5/5-5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2009


This production of the Tony Award® winning musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Chaim Topol, the man who made the role of Tevye famous in the 1972 Oscar nominated film.

FIDDLER's Topol Discusses The Show And His 2,500+ Performances As Tevye
by Charlie Piane - Apr 28, 2009


This production of the Tony Award® winning musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Chaim Topol, the man who made the role of Tevye famous in the 1972 Oscar nominated film. Topol recently spoke with the St. Petersburg Times about the show and his 2,500+ performances as Tevye.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF With Chaim Topol Comes To The Orpheum 5/5-5/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2009


This production of the Tony Award® winning musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Chaim Topol, the man who made the role of Tevye famous in the 1972 Oscar nominated film.

TOPOL in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at DPAC March 17-22
by Shane Hudson - Mar 17, 2009


The star of the original motion picture returns to the role he made famous Durham, NC (February 20, 2009) -?Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,? announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. And so begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance, and changing traditions.

Fiddler on the Roof Starring Topol Runs at Detroit Opera House March 3-8
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2009


FIDDLER ON THE ROOF starring Chaim Topol, the original star from the movie, will perform a one-week limited engagement at the Detroit Opera House, March 3- 8, 2009. Heralded as one of the great masterpieces in American Musical Theatre, tickets are available for purchase at the Fisher Theatre box office, the Detroit Opera House box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com. A perennial hit since it first opened in 1964, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has enjoyed critical acclaim for bringing to the stage a poignant story about the enduring bonds of the family. Detroit audiences will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Jerome Robbins' original Broadway direction and choreography, complete with the star of the original West End production and the 1971 film, Chaim Topol.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF W/ Chaim Topol As Tevye Plays 2/24-3/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2009


Fiddler on the Roof, the poignant Tony Award-winning musical starring Chaim Topol as Tevye in his farewell performance of the role he made famous, will play Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre Tuesday through Sunday Feb. 24-March 1, 2009. In this new national tour, Twin Cities audiences will have a rare opportunity to see Jerome Robbins' original Broadway direction and choreography, complete with Topol, the star of the original West End production and 1971 film. Individual tickets are on sale now. Fiddler on the Roof is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2008-09 M&I Bank Broadway Across America-Minneapolis season.

FIDDLER Star Topol Chats 'Lifetime of A Role' to Star Tribune
by Eddie Varley - Feb 22, 2009


FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, heralded as one of the great masterpieces in American Musical Theatre, is currently performing on its National Tour. This landmark production, featuring the star of the original motion picture, Chaim Topol, in his farewell performances, kicked off officially on February 10 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a family musical about the bonds that hold husbands and wives and parents and children together in times of hardship and times of joy.

TOPOL in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at DPAC March 17-22
by Shane Hudson - Feb 22, 2009


The star of the original motion picture returns to the role he made famous Durham, NC (February 20, 2009) -?Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,? announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. And so begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance, and changing traditions.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF W/ Chaim Topol As Tevye Plays 2/24-3/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2009


Fiddler on the Roof, the poignant Tony Award-winning musical starring Chaim Topol as Tevye in his farewell performance of the role he made famous, will play Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre Tuesday through Sunday Feb. 24-March 1, 2009. In this new national tour, Twin Cities audiences will have a rare opportunity to see Jerome Robbins' original Broadway direction and choreography, complete with Topol, the star of the original West End production and 1971 film. Individual tickets are on sale now. Fiddler on the Roof is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2008-09 M&I Bank Broadway Across America-Minneapolis season.

Fiddler on the Roof Starring Topol Runs at Detroit Opera House March 3-8
by Robert Diamond - Jan 27, 2009


FIDDLER ON THE ROOF starring Chaim Topol, the original star from the movie, will perform a one-week limited engagement at the Detroit Opera House, March 3- 8, 2009. Heralded as one of the great masterpieces in American Musical Theatre, tickets are available for purchase at the Fisher Theatre box office, the Detroit Opera House box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com. A perennial hit since it first opened in 1964, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has enjoyed critical acclaim for bringing to the stage a poignant story about the enduring bonds of the family. Detroit audiences will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Jerome Robbins' original Broadway direction and choreography, complete with the star of the original West End production and the 1971 film, Chaim Topol.

West End's 'Fiddler' to Close Feb.16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2008


The West End production of Fiddler on the Roof will close February 16.

TV On The Spot Video Exclusive: B'way By The Year (1964)
by Craig Brockman - Jun 23, 2007


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!

Opening Night Review: Fiddler on the Roof
by Ryan Woods - May 30, 2007


Last Night, Tuesday 29th May, Sheffield Crucible's transfer of Fiddler On The Roof opened to the press at The Savoy Theatre. Here's what our reviewer thought..

Porgy and Bess to Close in London; 'Fiddler' on the Way
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2007


Trevor Nunn's West End revival of Porgy and Bess will close in order to make room for a new production of Fiddler on the Roof starring Olivier Award-winner Henry Goodman as Tevye.

Rosie O'Donnell Confirmed For Fiddler On The Roof Beginning September 20th
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2005


Confirmed by the star herself, Rosie O'Donnell will begin performances as Golde on September 20th.

Fiddler on the Roof to Play Last Performance Jan. 8, 2006
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2005


David Leveaux' revival of Fiddler on the Roof will close on January 8th, 2006 after 817 performances

Fierstein and Martin's Fiddler Official Opening Set for January 20th
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2005


In the tradition of the theatre's most celebrated musical comedy performers, four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein stars as Tevye, and three-time Emmy Award winner, and Tony Award winner Andrea Martin stars as his wife, Golde in the Broadway production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, with an official press opening of Thursday, January 20, 2005, at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street).

Other Productions of Fiddler on the Roof

1964   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1967   West End London Production
West End
1969   US Tour Bus and Truck Tour
US Tour
1976   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1983   West End London Revival
West End
1990   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1994   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2007   West End London Revival
West End
2009   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2010   US Tour Troika Entertainment National Tour
US Tour
2011   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2015   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2018   Off-Broadway National Yiddish Theatre Production
Off-Broadway
2018   West End London Revival at Menier Chocolate Factory
West End
2019   Off-Broadway NYTF Off-Broadway Production at Stage 42
Off-Broadway
2019   West End West End Revival
West End
2019   US Tour 2019 Revival Tour
US Tour
2022   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Return Production
Off-Broadway
   West End
West End

Fiddler on the Roof - 1964 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1965 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jerry Bock
1965 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Sheldon Harnick
1965 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Joseph Stein
1965 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Boris Aronson
1965 Tony Awards Best Choreography Jerome Robbins
1965 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt
1965 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Jerome Robbins
1965 Tony Awards Best Musical Joseph Stein
1965 Tony Awards Best Musical Fiddler on the Roof
1965 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jerry Bock
1965 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Sheldon Harnick
1965 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Zero Mostel
1965 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Maria Karnilova
1965 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Boris Aronson
1965 Tony Awards Producer (Musical) Harold Prince

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