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Fiddler on the Roof on Tour
In Broadway terms, Fiddler on the Roof is a tradition unto itself. The much-loved story of Tevye the milkman's struggle to reconcile old Jewish ways with the modern world opened on Broadway in 1964 and held the record for longest-running musical — with 3,242 performances until it closed in 1970 — for nearly 10 years. The blockbuster won nine Tony Awards — including best musical, direction, and choreography — and has been revived on Broadway five times.
Producer Harold Prince hired director-choreographer Jerome Robbins to bring Sholom Aleichem's turn-of-the-19th-century Yiddish tales of life in the Anatevka shtetl, where existence is "as precarious as a fiddler on the roof," to the stage. Jerry Bock's music and Sheldon Harnick's lyrics illuminated the fading world of East European Jewry, while Joseph Stein's book brought a humorous taste of Jewish comedy's borscht belt. Painter Marc Chagall's blend of Jewish traditionalism and artistic modernism inspired the show's memorable look. Zero Mostel played Tevye, and Beatrice Arthur, of Maude television fame, portrayed Yente the matchmaker.
The most recent revival arrived in 2015, when director Bartlett Sher enhanced the show's authenticity with the help of Israeli-born choreographer Hofesh Shechter. The New York Times praised the new production as "superb" while noting how it recaptured the foot-stomping, hand-waving energy of the original.
Sher's revival, now on tour with Yehezkel Lazarov as Tevye and Maite Uzal as his wife Golde, is delighting audiences with celebratory songs like "Tradition," "If I Were a Rich Man," and "To Life (L'Chaim)," as well as beautiful melodies of love and loss such as "Sunrise, Sunset" and "Far From the Home I Love."
As part of a trend that began with The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof fans are dressing up as Anatevkans and belting out tunes during screenings of the show's 1971 film adaptation. Their participatory zeal reflects the devotion the musical has inspired and the power of its music.
"What can we do?" asks Tevye of Golde during a moment of doubt. "It's a new world." One solution is to return to the source for cultural renewal. We may not experience the same problems as shtetl Jews in 1905 did, but Fiddler on the Roof assures us that almost any difficulty can be surmounted with great music and exuberant dancing.
I really loved the actors who played Tevye, Golde, Yente, and Motel. As soon as Tevye started Tradition, I was suddenly choked up. I also forgot how funny the first act was. Overall, I loved it!
I have always loved the music of Fiddler but never seen the show. Everything was excellent in this production. The dancing, sets, music, humor, and poignant relevance of this show combined for a powerful performance. Tevye was phenomenal! Great Mother’s Day outing for our extended family.
The entire production from start to finish was great! Great casting and flawless performances!
Loved the show, but not being able to print the tickets was a hassle. Don't assume everyone wants to conduct business on a smartphone.
This was my first time seeing Fiddler on the Roof. The acting and singing was top notch. I truly appreciated the story telling and feeling like i was there in the midst of the story.
The talent of the crew amazes me. So moving. I even like seeing how the sets are transformed between scenes. I enjoyed the live put orchestra. Thank you for this memorable show.
Seats were a little on the small side and way to close together.
Music outstanding Storyline accurate Loved the costumes We left at intermission for health reasons. Very sorry to miss the second half.
Production portrayed the theme well. All music and voices heard clearly. Music was toe-tappingly presented. Thank you for an enjoyable event.
This was an amazing rendition of Fiddler on the Roof. The acting and singing was top notch. We loved the whole performance.
Wow, the dancing. I can imagine how much practicing they have to do. I would see it again. It is a must see. The actors were all wonderful.
Loved every minute of the show. So impressed with quality of performers, production, and the Kansas City Music Hall. An entirely fabulous evening!
Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Cried at the end and cried even more after the cast announced their dedication to Ukraine.
This was the best rendition of Fiddler On The Roof we had seen in years. All characters were outstanding. If we had the time we would have gone again while they were in Kansas City.
Good but not great Fiddler is always enjoyable but the voices don’t carry well in the music hall and the voices were not real strong so I enjoyed it but certainly not one of the best things I’ve seen
It was great The only other fiddler on the roof that I’ve seen was the movie many years ago, and when I saw and heard Tavia I was anticipating being disappointing. I was not! In light of present happenings in the world I truly appreciated the tribute that he read after the play was over. Would I go again ? absolutely, and I think in my life I’ve only been to maybe five things of this nature so I’m not a constant theater goer. Well worth my time and money
I enjoyed Fiddler on the Roof so much! The lead actor was fantastic & the music familiar & so fun to hear. Dancing was superb as well! It ended with a tribute to Ukraine that made this show very meaningful today.
The Music Hall was a wonderful venue for a great show. We enjoyed the experience and plan on attending future shows.
Kudos to the cast and crew for a wondeful performance! We were engaged the whole time! Would see it again!
This cast was phenomenal. They performed wonderfully and brought the story to life right in front of our eyes. A great story of life, love, family and Tradition. Fantastic event with a fantastic cast and crew. The set was magnificent and only served to enhance the great performance.