Fiddler on the Roof, a KidState Production
July 19 – August 4, 2024
Hunt Family Theatre
120 Front Street N. Issaquah, WA 98027
About the Show
Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof has become a a staple of the musical theater canon, touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth, and honesty.
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 norms.
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, sadness, and joy.
With iconic and beloved songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” Fiddler on the Roof is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. – Music Theatre International.
This production of Fiddler on the Roof is rated PG and was licensed by MTI.
Running Time: 3 hours including one 15-minute intermission
Based on Sholem Aleichem’s stories, by special permission of Arnold Perl
Book by JOSEPH STEIN | Music by JERRY BOCK | Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK
Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Original Production Directed & Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS
Original Direction Reproduced by KYLE GERSTEL
Original Choreography Reproduced by ANNABEL RIMMER
Music Directed by TEDDY GOLDMAN