Fiddler on the Roof
Synopsis
The Musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial Russia in or around 1905. The story centres on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon the family's lives. He must cope both with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters, who wish to marry for love (each one's choice of a husband moves further away from the customs of their Jewish faith and heritage) and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village.
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- Director
- Klaus-Louis Jansen van Vuuren
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheldon Harnick
- Original Title
- Fiddler on the Roof
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus-Louis Jansen van Vuuren
Sheldon Harnick
Department Leadership Roster
Klaus-Louis Jansen van Vuuren
Director
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What is Fiddler on the Roof about?
The Musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial Russia in or around 1905. The story centres on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon the family's lives. He must cope both with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters, who wish to marry for love (each one's choice of a husband moves further away from the customs of their Jewish faith and heritage) and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village.
Who directed Fiddler on the Roof?
Fiddler on the Roof was directed by Klaus-Louis Jansen van Vuuren.
Who stars in Fiddler on the Roof?
The principal cast of Fiddler on the Roof includes Douwe Bijkersma, Riana van Vollenhoven, Kay Dewes, Marina Botha-Spies, Noelien Wilsnach.
When was Fiddler on the Roof released and how long is it?
Fiddler on the Roof was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.