Columbus RiverCenter presents ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Special Photo: Joan Marcus
From staff reports
COLUMBUS — The nonprofit arts organization RiverCenter will present the new national tour of “Fiddler on the Roof” on Oct. 23-24, with shows beginning each night at 7:30 p.m.
Audiences across North American are toasting the new production. The show is rich with musical hits 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. It features a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins.
Under the direction of Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind “South Pacific,” “The King and I” and the 2017 Tony-winning Best Play “Oslo,” this production of “Fiddler on the Roof” brings a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece, sure to enthrall a new generation.
“Fiddler on the Roof” is part of the Broadway on Broadway Series sponsored by TSYS. The 2019-20 Season is sponsored by Aflac.
Tickets are on sale now at the RiverCenter box office (box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), by phone at (706) 256-3612 and online at rivercenter.org.
RiverCenter is the region’s premier performing arts destination. An independent nonprofit arts organization, RiverCenter serves the Chattahoochee Valley. For more information about RiverCenter performances, contact Carrie Corbett at [email protected].
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