A Fresh and Exciting ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ for the Ages at NSMT

Jeremy Radin and the cast of “Fiddler on the Roof” at North Shore Music Theatre.
Photos by Paul Lyden
 

‘Fiddler On The Roof’ – Book by Joseph Stein. Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Direction by Robert W. Schneider. Music Direction by Miles Plant. Original Broadway Choreography by Jerome Robbins reproduced by Josh Assor. Scenic Design by Ryan M. Howell. Costume Coordination by Kelly Baker. Lighting Design by Jack Mehler. Sound Design by James Cannon. Hair & Wig Design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt. At North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, through June 16, 2024. 

By Linda Chin

A fresh and exciting production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals – Fiddler on the Roof  is at the beloved North Shore Music Theatre in the round, giving patrons of all ages and abilities access to the action from no further than 12-15 rows from the stage. Jerome Robbins’ original Broadway choreography, which has been faithfully recreated by Josh Assor, is exuberantly performed by the 35-member cast. The circle dances of Jewish culture, inclusive of community rather than exclusively for couples, feel right at home on the circular stage. 

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An Invigorating “Fiddler on the Roof” Comes to Emerson Colonial

Cast of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Emerson Colonial. Photos by Joan Marcus

by Michele Markarian

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ – Book by Joseph Stein. Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick  Original Direction by Bartlett Sher; Direction Recreated by Sari Ketter and Shirley Butler.  Presented by NETworks Presentations, Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston through December 26.

I love “Fiddler on the Roof”. I have seen this show more times than I can count, including a middle school production in Rhode Island with a then twelve-year old Andrew Burnap, winner of this year’s Tony award for his role in “Inheritance”, as a very convincing Tevye. It’s a great show, and it’s hard to imagine that any one production could make it even greater. But last night’s show at the Emerson Colonial did exactly that.

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