### Event Description: Fiddler on the Roof by Palo Alto Players

**Event Title:** Fiddler on the Roof

**Dates:** November 8 - November 24, 2024

**Location:** Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

**Overview:**
Join the Palo Alto Players for a captivating performance of the multi-Tony award-winning musical, *Fiddler on the Roof*. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story follows Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the support of a vibrant Jewish community, Tevye strives to uphold traditional values amidst the changing social landscape and rising anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia. This production is rich in historical and ethnic detail, blending comedy and pathos to create an unforgettable experience for the entire family.

**Creative Team:**
- **Based on:** Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl
- **Book by:** Joseph Stein
- **Music by:** Jerry Bock
- **Lyrics by:** Sheldon Harnick

**Age Recommendation:** Suitable for ages 8 and up. No children under age 3 admitted.

**Special Events:**
- **Preview Night: Pick-Your-Price Night**
  - **Date:** Friday, November 8, 2024
  - **Details:** Make theatre accessible for all by choosing from three ticket price suggestions.
  
- **Opening Night**
  - **Date:** Saturday, November 9, 2024
  - **Details:** Enjoy a post-show champagne/sparkling cider toast in the outdoor courtyard, free with the purchase of a ticket for that evening’s performance.
  
- **Post-Show Cast Talkback**
  - **Date:** Sunday, November 17, 2024
  - **Details:** Enhance your experience with a Talkback session featuring the director and cast, free with the purchase of a ticket for any performance during the run.

**Tickets:**
- **Single Tickets:** Subscribe for early access.
- **Discounts Available:** After Preview Night for seniors, educators, patrons under 30, and active military.
- **Wheelchair/Companion Seats:** Contact the Box Office for arrangements.

**Health and Safety:**
Masks are optional in the theater building. Please review current health and safety protocols prior to each performance date, as all performances and protocols are subject to change.

**Box Office Hours:**
- **Tuesday - Friday:** 11am - 4pm and 1 hour prior to showtime
- **Monday:** Closed

**Contact Information:**
- **Phone:** 650.329.0891
- **Email:** [email protected]

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Fiddler on the Roof

Lucie Stern Community Theatre

Overflowing with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” Fiddler on the Roof is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. Our beautiful production will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

Germany - a melting pot of cultures and religions for centuries! In the course of the turmoil of German history, where the darkness of the past has often wrestled with the light of the present, the sounds of memory still resonate in the most diverse forms and expressions. Among the artists who once shaped the cultural landscape, the names of Jewish composers rise up like gentle melodies in a stormy orchestra - their works and their biographies are in danger of being forgotten. And so it was above all the Jewish composers who were able to portray human existence in their multifaceted compositions, which tell of triumph and tragedy, of love and loss, of hope and despair. Their music is like a river that flows through the troubled waters of history and yet never loses its essence - a reflection of the soul. During the Nazi era in particular, artistic freedom was nipped in the bud and the sounds of Jewish composers had to give way - their music was defamed as "degenerate". Many Jewish composers were driven from their homeland, went into exile or died in concentration camps - leaving their music behind as silent witnesses to an immense tragedy. Despite the horror and destruction, the music of these brave artists survived like a tender seed rising from the rubble. In the post-war years and up to the present day, their music continues to resonate as a living legacy of a bygone era and a source of inspiration for future generations. This must be preserved. Composers such as Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Darius Milhaud and Erwin Schulhoff stand as symbols of human endurance and the unshakable belief in the power of art, even in the darkest hours. Their works remind us that music is more than just sound - it is a language that connects across borders, a bridge between past, present and future. In order to endure and come to terms with the repression, some Jewish composers used humor as a survival strategy, true to the motto "Joy in suffering". A special form of musical expression is Klezmer: Its roots go back to the music of the people of Israel in the time of the Old Testament, when instrumental music was used, among other things, to put priests into a kind of trance state. The "Klezmorim" were often traveling artists who played music at celebratory occasions such as weddings or at aristocratic festivals. Klezmer music is known for its lively and stirring melodies, which are often spiced with a pinch of humor and a melancholic undertone. The musicians often used improvisation to express their feelings and thoughts, and humor was an integral part of their performances.By using unusual harmonies, fast tempos and playful rhythms, Klezmer musicians were able to create an atmosphere of joy and laughter, even in the midst of difficult living conditions. One of the world's best Klezmer musicians is the clarinetist Helmut Eisel, who with his composition "Rhapsody for an Unknown Klezmer" commemorates the "Klezmorim" who were persecuted and murdered in the Holocaust and thus carries their traditional art into the future. 

B1 Klezmer. Tov! – Music for the world

Gotha City Hall

In pre-revolutionary Russia, a Jewish peasant with traditional values contends with marrying off three of his daughters with modern romantic ideals while growing anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village.

Fiddler On The Roof

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Summer@SFCM Vocal Academy Student Ensembles Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

With nine Tony awards including "Best Musical," Fiddler on the Roof sang and danced its way into America's heart beginning in 1964 when it became an instant Broadway classic. Sixty years later, experience the production in a concert collaboration with Theatre Aspen and the Aspen Music Festival and School featuring John Williams’s Oscar-winning score adaptation as heard in the 1971 feature film version of this timeless musical.

Special Event: Fiddler on the Roof in Concert

Michael Klein Music Tent

Fiddler on the Roof returns for its 11th Muny production. The legendary musical tells the story of Tevye the milkman, who clings to the Jewish customs of Anatevka, his hometown in pre-Revolutionary Russia. As his daughters question these old-fashioned traditions and the world changes ominously around them, Tevye is challenged to find a new way to learn and to love.

Forest Park

Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular evening of music and fireworks at Caramoor in Katonah, NY, on July 4, 2024. The event, titled "Pops, Patriots, & Fireworks," features the Westchester Symphonic Winds under the baton of conductor/music director Curt Ebersole. Joining them will be talented soloists Shelén Hughes, soprano, and César Andrés Parreño, tenor, both alumni of Caramoor's Schwab Vocal Rising Stars program.

The concert is set to begin at 8:00 PM in the Pops Venetian Theater, promising an unforgettable night with a selection of works that pay homage to America's independence. Highlights include rousing renditions of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever, culminating in a breathtaking fireworks display on the Caramoor grounds.

In case of inclement weather, the concert will proceed as scheduled, and the fireworks will be rescheduled for 9:00 PM on July 5. This event offers various seating options, including Garden Listening for those who prefer a more casual experience, with tickets priced at $20, free for Members and children under 18.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July with an evening of patriotic music and dazzling fireworks at Caramoor. Buy your tickets now and add this event to your calendar for a memorable Independence Day celebration.

Pops, Patriots, & Fireworks

Venetian Theater at Caramoor

Fiddler on the Roof is a musical set in the early 1900s in the small Jewish village of Anatevka in Imperial Russia. The story follows the life of Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, as he tries to maintain his religious and cultural traditions while dealing with the challenges of poverty, anti-Semitism, and the changing times. He must cope with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters as well as his own domestic pressures. As the story progresses, the village faces increasing persecution and violence from the government, and the residents are forced to leave their homes and flee to other countries.

 A.D. Players at the George Theater

Experience the timeless magic of "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" at the North Shore Music Theatre, a heartwarming production that celebrates life, love, laughter, and tradition. Set against the backdrop of the little village of Anatevka, the story unfolds around Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. Amidst the changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia, Tevye strives to protect his daughters and instill in them traditional values. This beloved musical, rich in historical and ethnic detail, transcends boundaries with its universal theme of tradition, resonating with audiences across race, class, nationality, and religion.

Featuring iconic songs like "Tradition," "If I Were a Rich Man," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," this classic Tony and Oscar-winning musical boasts a book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Directed and choreographed by Robert W. Schneider, with associate choreography by Josh Assor and music direction by Miles Plant, the production promises an unforgettable experience.

Join us from June 4 to June 16, 2024, for a journey through the vibrant and tight-knit Jewish community of Anatevka. The show runs approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including an intermission, and is recommended for all audiences, though it contains lightly staged violence and prejudicial persecution. We encourage patrons to use their judgment based on personal sensibilities and the maturity level of accompanying children. Please note, no children under the age of 4 will be permitted in the theatre.

Ticket prices start at $70, with group rates available for parties of 10 or more. Special discounts include 50% off full-priced tickets for kids aged 4-18 at all evening performances and $25 student rush tickets available one hour prior to curtain time for all main stage musical performances, subject to availability.

Don't miss the additional free events, including a post-show audience discussion with the artists and theatre management on June 11 and June 15, and an evening for the LGBTQ Community with a post-show reception on June 13.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the North Shore Music Theatre website or contact the box office directly. Join us for a celebration of tradition and storytelling at its finest with "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF."

North Shore Music Theatre

Maestra Noreen Green conducts the Valley Opera and Performing Arts pit orchestra for a production of Fiddler on the Roof at The Sally Field Performing Arts Center in Van Nuys, directed by Johnathan McCullough.

The seminal musical tells the story of Tevye, a milkman in the village of Anatevka who attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon his family’s lives. Fiddler on the Roof is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theater International (MTI); book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.

Maestra Green Conducts: Fiddler on the Roof

The Sally Field Performing Arts Center

Sally Fields Performing Arts Center

A poor and traditional milkman faces the duty of marrying off his five daughters, only to be made more difficult with turn-of-the-century Russian oppression. Set in a Jewish village, where romantic ideals are changing alongside its tight-knit community, the namesake musician becomes this father’s preservation of joyful tradition during uncertain life. Enjoy hits like “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” while raising your cup to love, family, and freedom.

Phoenix Theatre

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal music as Paula Perez-Glassner, a talented soprano from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her student recital. Scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, this performance will take place in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts.

Under the guidance of her instructor, Nancy Gustafson, Paula will showcase her vocal prowess through a diverse repertoire. The evening will feature a selection of works ranging from the baroque elegance of George Frideric Handel's "L’empio rigor del fato" from Rodelinda to the contemporary charm of Mark Adamo's "Joy beyond measure, Mother" from Little Women. Attendees will also be treated to the romantic melodies of Claude Debussy, including "Clair de lune," "Nuit d’étoiles," and "Mandoline," as well as the captivating tunes of Robert Stolz and the timeless classics of Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerry Bock, and Lucy Simon.

Accompanying Paula on this musical journey will be Peggy Helman, mezzo-soprano, and Jason Carlson on piano, adding depth and harmony to the evening's performance.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring that no one misses out on this showcase of emerging musical talent.

Don't miss this opportunity to support the arts and witness the growth of a promising young soprano. Mark your calendars for an evening of beautiful music and exceptional performances.

Paula Perez-Glassner, soprano

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

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.

Plaza Theatre Company

Enjoy Broadway hits without the hassle of traveling to New York! No need to pack or buy a plane ticket, Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Opera Artists-in-Residence perform songs and overtures from some of the best musicals on Broadway right here at the Schuster!

Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: On Broadway!

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

Experience some serious fun with the Symphony’s musicians as its two pianists (and percussionists) Mary Garrahan and Sarah Clements join forces on two grand pianos for Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals with classic verses by Ogden Nash. The merriment continues with the music of The Beatles set to orchestra, and “Symphonic Dances” from Fiddler on the Roof.  Concertmaster and 25-year MSO veteran Emil Cheytanov brings his warm and vibrant solo violin sound to Three Pieces from Schindler’s List by John Williams.

Seriously Fun

Hylton Performing Arts Center

River Raisin Centre for the Arts

In an elegant 1930s European parfumerie, the manager thinks his spunky new sales clerk is stuck up. She thinks he’s arrogant and mean. What they don’t realize is they’re secretly, and anonymously, writing love letters to each other after responding to a ‘lonely hearts’ advertisement. A sweet and sentimental musical.

She Loves Me

6th Street Playhouse

And we’re off! For centuries, Hungary has been a powerful inspiration for composers whose imaginations were captured by the country’s romantic beauty and colorful folk music. Highlighted by the world-renowned Romani violinist Roby Lakatos and The Roby Lakatos Ensemble, this symphony of rich melodies and cultural flavor is sure to arouse the most discerning of palates.

Passport To Hungary

Barnstable High School

Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” Fiddler On The Roof is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter.

Gateway Playhouse

The Wick is thrilled to present Fiddler on the Roof starring Bruce Sabath. Winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical, "Fiddler on the Roof" has been an audience favorite since 1964. With a book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock, and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and featuring iconic songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset", Matchmaker, Matchmaker", and the beloved “If I Were a Rich Man”.This beautiful musical, based on Sholom Aleichem’s "Tevye and his Daughters", emobies man's need for love, freedom, family and of course, "TRADITION!"

The Wick Theatre

PC Morning Recital

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

This electrifying classic musical kicks off our 45th season and 110th year of the Wells. The sun rises on this new production with a wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra to tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring the Broadway classics “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life,” Fiddler on the Roof will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

Wells Theatre

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

The beloved musical about Tevye the milkman and his five daughters’ struggle in a small Jewish community in changing Czarist Russia. He longs to impart traditional values, but his daughters have their own ideas about their uncertain futures. Their tale, rich with history, is told with celebratory songs and soulful melodies.

MCS Musical Theater students are the stars in this adaptation of the well known and loved Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof. The play dives into the matter of tradition as it follows a Jewish man and his five daughters in Russia around the year 1905.

Fiddler On The Roof Jr.

Music Conservatory of Sandpoint

Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF visits cities across North America. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. This production raises its cup to joy! To love! To Life!

AT&T Performing Arts Center

In celebration of Schubert Club’s 140th season, we are delighted to announce that the Kanneh-Masons will perform a special concert on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 3:00pm. This concert will be the first time all seven siblings perform together in the United States.

140th Anniversary Celebration Concert by the Kanneh-Masons

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Join the Fireside Singers and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra as they collaborate to offer their audience an entertaining evening of the most powerful choral Broadway Showstoppers! The concert will showcase engaging solos, ensembles, and overtures from your favourite Broadway musicals. This exciting collaboration promises a dynamic and memorable evening filled with hope, passion, and heart, that is certain to entertain all theatregoers.

Music of the Night

TCU Place

Danielle Roach (M.M. '23, vocal pedagogy) presents a voice recital.

Student Recital: Danielle Roach, Voice

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Multi-Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quint and members of the world-class, Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet celebrate tango legend Astor Piazzolla in a performance of music and dance.

Astor Piazzolla at 100: Philippe Quint and Members of the Joffrey Ballet

Irvine Barclay Theatre

The Holiday Concert is sure to be a blast! Along with your favorite Christmas carols you’ll hear delights from Johann Strauss to John Williams. You might raise your eyebrows hearing Minors Alterations by David Lovrien, who called his medley “Christmas Through the Looking Glass.” Our concertmaster Christina Wu will indulge you with the gorgeous Meditation from the Opera Thais by Jules Massenet and stormy Winter from Vivaldi’s Seasons. Additionally, per CSO tradition, we are proud to welcome some of the best high school music students in our area to perform side-by-side with the orchestra during the Sunday Holiday Concert.

Happy Holidays

Edmonds Center For the Arts

Gala program includes Bock's Fiddler on the Roof and Bernstein's West Side Story while raising awareness and funds for our non-profit, community orchestra. 

Stage and Screen - The WSO Gala

Andiamo Italia Warren

Artistic director Stuart Meltzer has a history of presenting fresh, bold interpretations of classics of the musical theater canon, focusing on the intimacy of performance and storytelling. In that tradition, Zoetic Stage will present Fiddler on the Roof, the brainchild of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince, songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick and book writer Joseph Stein.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

Witness the blend of humor, warmth, and resilience as a milkman and his daughters navigate love, faith, and the quest for a better life amidst the backdrop of Czarist Russia.

Jerry Bock

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 8 - Dec 1, 2024

Fiddler on the Roof · La Mirada Theatre

8 - 24 Nov, 2024

Fiddler on the Roof · Palo Alto Players

Dec 15, 2024

Happy Holidays · Cascade Symphony Orchestra

Jan 23, 2025

Stage and Screen - The WSO Gala · Warren Symphony Orchestra

Mar 13 - Apr 6, 2025

Fiddler on the Roof · Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Past events

8 - 24 Nov, 2024

Fiddler on the Roof · Palo Alto Players

Nov 8 - Dec 1, 2024

Fiddler on the Roof · La Mirada Theatre

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