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,` the Tony Award-winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, continues on its North American Tour and will play at Proctors from Jan. 4 to 9. Audiences will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Jerome Robbins’ original Broadway direction and choreography, starring veteran actor John Preece.
No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theatre with `Fiddler on the Roof,` shared with family and cherished friends, especially during the holiday season. Appropriate for all ages, `Fiddler on the Roof` is part of the Key Private Bank Broadway Series at Proctors. The production lasts for 2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission.
Tevye’s wrestling with the new customs of a younger generation is punctuated by an unforgettable score that weaves the haunting strains of `Sunrise, Sunset` and the rousing `If I Were A Rich Man` with the exuberant `Matchmaker, Matchmaker` and triumphant `Tradition.` When his daughters choose suitors who defy his idea of a proper match, Tevye comes to realize, through a series of incidents that are at once comic and bittersweet, that his children will begin traditions of their own.
At the story’s close, the villagers of Anatevka are forced to leave their homes and even the sturdy mores that have guided everyday life begin to crumble. Paradoxically, it is the enforced loss of the rigid traditions and home life that Tevye has tried so tenaciously to preserve that leads the family to reconcile and draw closer still.
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. Now, the National Touring production of this timeless musical brings the wit and wisdom of Tevye and his family to audiences throughout the United States.
Mr. Preece has performed in `Fiddler on the Roof` over 3,100 times, 1,500 of which were in the role of Tevye the milkman, and this production marks Mr. Preece’s ninth national tour of `Fiddler on the Roof.`
Tickets for `Fiddler on the Roof` are available at Proctors Box Office, 346-6204 or online at proctors.org.
Significant discounts on tickets are available for groups of 20 or more. A listing of shows and pricing may be found on proctors.org/group_sales or by contacting Proctors Group Sales at 518-382-3884 ext. 139.
The 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9 performance of `Fiddler on the Roof` will be a signed performance for the hearing impaired.
Ticket buyers to `Fiddler on the Roof` are invited free of charge to a pre-show Henry Schaffer TheatreTalk presentation on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 12:30 p.m. These informal discussions are delivered by company artists to engage patrons in a unique forum for learning about a specific performance. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions about the artists, repertoire and performance, creating a dynamic interaction geared toward increasing awareness about the theatre arts.
Free Parking to `Fiddler on the Roof` is available in the Broadway Garage, courtesy of the Times Union. “