Fiddler On The Roof

The Season 1 finale of NBC’s Smash featured the first Boston preview of Bombshell with Karen stepping into the leading role at the last minute.  The episode ended with Karen giving the preview of Bombshell and a fantastic ending with “Don’t Forget About Me.” We certainly haven’t forgotten about you Karen Cartwright!  As we begin [...]

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“I’m proud to be one of the people to share this with new generations and maintain the flame.” The voice of Gary John La Rosa, renowned director, resonates from the speakerphone. Our topic of conversation is one of which his knowledge knows no limits and his passion oozes from every syllable he utters. “[FIDDLER ON [...]

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Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles! Last Saturday, I was at the State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey to see the National Touring production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – and saw that the 1,800-seat showplace was jam-packed. Not bad for a show that opened in the early days of the Johnson Administration. And [...]

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With so many great shows criss-crossing the country, there’s never been a better time to experience the thrill of an MTI musical.  The following is a list of some of MTI’s shows that are currently on tour in the U.S.  Ticketing and scheduling information can be found on each show’s official website, so click away [...]

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It is with a heavy heart that MTI mourns the loss of beloved composer, Jerry Bock (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME).  Mr. Bock was 81 years old, and throughout his lifetime, he made many indelible contributions to the world of musical theatre.  Several industry websites are covering this sad event, including this tribute [...]

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Tevye may not have been rich, but certainly long-lived! Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Jerry Bock/Sheldon Harnick/Joseph Stein landmark musical! On September 22, 1964, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, before moving to the Majestic and Broadway theatres in 1967 and 1970, respectively. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF was also Jerome Robbins’ [...]

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