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Jerome Robbins is considered one of the most important ballet makers of the 20th century and his unmistakeable style has had a decisive influence on American dance. Interplay, his second choreographic work, premiered in 1945 in New York, provides a rousing opening to the four-part programme American Signatures that combines dance icons with current choreographic voices.

Performed to Morton Gould’s jazzy score, Interplay presents precisely what its title suggests: as if in a playground, the dancers meet, full of fun, but also competing with each other in Robbins’ choreography, that employs jazz elements to enrich the classical ballet vocabulary and with which the theatre maker and dance artist created one of the works that had a formative influence on his aesthetic.

American Signatures

Volksoper Wien

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

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Fiddler On The Roof

Sierra Repertory Theatre

Countless fans know and love Leonard Bernstein’s landmark work, but few have seen it like this. Originally conceived as an opera, we’re paying tribute to Bernstein’s impact with the grand operatic treatment. Rather than a small-scale instrumental ensemble, we’re unleashing the power of the LA Opera Orchestra—not to mention a magnificent cast in top vocal and physical form. Be there as James Conlon and director Francesca Zambello dive into one of the most emblematic works of American theater with this elevated, maximalist take that incorporates the iconic original choreography created by the legendary Jerome Robbins.

New York City’s West Side is split between the Jets and the Sharks—but these warring gangs never imagined that two of their own could fall in love. Tenor Duke Kim is Tony, a former Jet who finds himself falling for Maria (the radiant Gabriella Reyes). But Maria is promised to another, and her brother Bernardo is more than willing to rally his Sharks to keep it that way. The two lovers dream of a happily ever after, but their neighborhood can see tragedy coming a mile away.

West Side Story

The Music Center

In the Holland Festival 2025, The National Ballet pays tribute to pure, abstract dance. New for the company is Other Dances by the American grandmaster Jerome Robbins. This choreographic jewel is combined with two recent highlights: Ted Brandsen's The Chairman Dances and David Dawson's The Four Seasons .

Other Dances

National Opera & Ballet

Join Dr. Nathan Stith, Associate Professor at Trinity University, on a captivating four-part journey from the birth of the American Musical to today- exploring iconic musical theatre pieces and the artists who created them.  Together, we will examine musical theater's role in our shared history and the impact of this most American art form on our culture.

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

“Like the best works of art, it transforms its audience, as well as its participants,” says The Seattle Times of Emergence. This mesmerizing piece is accompanied by Jerome Robbins’ intimate Afternoon of a Faun, Marco Goecke’s solo work Mopey, and a World Premiere from PNB dancer and choreographer Price Suddarth. Each of these choreographers pushes the boundaries of dance with their own unique vision, and are especially remarkable when juxtaposed with one another.

Emergence

Seattle Center

Three expressive ballets on this program offer a fascinating fusion of classical and contemporary artistry. Among them is Stanton Welch’s powerful Maninyas, a breathtaking work that delves into the gradual and sometimes daunting process of revealing oneself in a relationship. Featuring a series of fierce pas de deux and pas de trois, Maninyas earned acclaim as Welch’s first American commission for San Francisco Ballet, inspiring Ben Stevenson, Houston Ballet Artistic Director Emeritus, to invite Welch to create his inaugural piece

In the Night

Wortham Theater Center

This legendary musical tells the story of Tevye, a dairyman, who is attempting to live a normal life filled with Jewish traditions in early twentieth century Russia. He is also searching for appropriate husbands for his three eldest daughters - Tzeital, Hodel and Chava. In the end, the Jews of Anatevka are forced to leave their homes and Tevye is determined to start a better life in a new land.

Fiddler on the Roof

Plaza Theatre Company

Musical masterpiece West Side Story exploded onto Broadway in 1957 in a sensational storm of exuberant dance and wistful romance. It was a phenomenon that never faded, “an incandescent piece of work” (The New York Times).

The Domain - Phillip Precinct

Come out for a night of “Tradition” when Greenville Theatre Works presents their first show of 2024 – Fiddler on the Roof! 
Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends, Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; songwriters, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and bookwriter, Joseph Stein. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon.

Greenville Municipal Auditorium

This beloved classic is sure to charm and captivate the entire family. The Tony Award-winning musical is set in a Russian village in the home of Tevye, a Jewish husband and father striving to uphold his family’s religious and cultural traditions. Directed by Paper Mill Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with the original choreography by Jerome Robbins, Fiddler on the Roof’s timeless score includes such favorites as “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “To Life (L’Chaim!),” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” .

Paper Mill Playhouse

Experience the timeless classic, "Fiddler on the Roof," brought to life by the Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. This heartwarming production is set to enchant audiences from June 21-30, 2024, at Shenandoah University, a prestigious institution that has been home to the SSMT professional summer stock since 1984. 

Dive into the small village of Anatevka, where the beloved dairyman, Tevye, faces the challenge of marrying off his daughters amidst the backdrop of tradition and change. This production, rich in storytelling and cultural heritage, celebrates the themes of family, love, and community resilience. It is dedicated to the founding Artistic Director, Mr. Harold Herman, honoring his legacy in directing and starring in previous renditions of this cherished musical at SSMT.

With a book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, this rendition of "Fiddler on the Roof" promises an unforgettable theatrical experience. The original production, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins and based on Sholem Aleichem’s stories, has touched hearts worldwide. This performance is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), ensuring an authentic and high-quality production.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this tradition. Join us at Shenandoah University's 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA, for a performance that celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring spirit of community. Tickets are available now for this PG-rated production that continues to inspire and move audiences of all ages.

Shenandoah University

Join the Philadelphia Ballet for the ultimate celebration of American artistry. Experience the company’s vibrant interpretations of seminal works that shaped both American ballet and Broadway dance. Watch Jerome Robbins’ playful Fancy Free, George Balanchine’s patriotic Stars and Stripes and jazzy Who Cares?, and Eliot Feld’s spirited Variations on ‘America,’ all performed with precision and flair. Set to the music of leading American composers Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Charles Ives, and John Philip Sousa, these iconic scores are brought to breathtaking life by the world-class grace and talent of the Philadelphia Ballet.

Philadelphia Ballet

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Goecke / Robbins / Bausch

Teatro dell'Opera di Roma

The ballet gala marking the end of the 2026/27 season offers a multifaceted insight into the extraordinary choreographic work of the renowned dance artist Jerome Robbins.

Director, Choreographer

Jerome Robbins

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 10, 2026

Philadelphia Ballet · Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

Oct 27 - Nov 8, 2026

Goecke / Robbins / Bausch · Teatro dell'Opera di Roma

Jun 28, 2027

Ballett-Gala 2027 · Wiener Staatsoper

Past events

9 - 30 May, 2026

American Signatures · Volksoper Wien

Feb 27 - Mar 29, 2026

Fiddler On The Roof · Sierra Repertory Theatre

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