It’s “Tradition!” Join us to witness one of the most beloved musicals of all time, “Fiddler on the Roof!” Starring local legend Armen Dirtadian, come see why this Multi-Tony award winning musical masterpiece has captivated audiences for over 50 years. Shows run weekends March 7-30 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m., with two added Sunday evening performances March 16 and 23 at 7 p.m.
Anatevka, a small village in Russia, is home to Tevye (Armen Dirtadian), a poor dairyman, his wife, Golde (Diane Bertrand-Goldsmith), and their five daughters. Tevye lives a simple life, and just wants to live in peace, uphold tradition, and find good matches for his daughters, but with the seeds of the 1905 Russian Revolution on the wind, trouble begins to stir in the village.
As Yente, the Matchmaker (Amy Williams), strives to find good husbands for the three eldest daughters, the girls wish instead to marry for love. As Tevye engages of a battle of wills with his girls and even his wife, he finds the world is changing not only within his family but in the world outside. As the Russian tsar issues an eviction to Jewish settlements, Tevye and his family must face difficult choices, but ultimately find that despite outward chaos, their shared love endures.
With cherished favorites like “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Tradition,” “Matchmaker,” and so many more, audiences are already flocking to grab their tickets to “Fiddler on the Roof.”
As a winner of 9 out of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, one of the longest running Broadway shows, a major motion picture, and an international touring hit, “Fiddler on the Roof” is a musical not to be missed!
“Fiddler on the Roof” is Directed by Brian Doig, with Music Direction by Linda Ackermann and Choreography by Shannon Dooling-Cain.
For tickets, visit https://www.arts-express.org/fiddler-on-the-roof/ or call the Arts Express Theatre Box Office at (520) 319-0400.
ABOUT ARTS EXPRESS THEATRE
Arts Express Theatre is southern Arizona’s leading musical theatre company, staging large-scale professional quality musical theatre productions throughout the year. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, AET is committed to opening the arts to all ages. It serves over 25,000 people annually through a continuum of introductory and advanced programs, and engaging audience experiences.