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'Fiddler'
The players in the Bradley Playhouse's upcoming "Fiddler on the Roof." Back row, left to right: Anne Fowler (Chava), Andrea Warford (Tzeitel), LaDelle Arnold (Golde), Bruce Adams (Tevye), Paul Lucenti (Motel), Jon Carpentier (Perchik). Front: Elizabeth Silvia (Bielke), Emma Capron (Shprintze). Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM --- “L’Chaim! To Life!” What better way to welcome spring than by attending the Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse’s presentation of the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof, opening April 30. Performances are at 8 p.m. April 30, May 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. May 2, 9 and 16. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors and students.
Fiddler on the Roof, based on stories by Sholem Aleichem, opened on Broadway in 1964 and won nine Tony awards, including Best Musical. Joseph Stein’s book, based on these stories, was adapted for stage with lyrics created by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. MGM’s film version was released in 1971.
Set in the small village of Anatevka, Russia in 1905, Fiddler on the Roof has captured the hearts of people all over the world. It’s the story of Tevye, a Jew and father of five daughters, who struggles to maintain his family and religious traditions while his world dissolves around him. He can only watch and ask why as his three oldest daughters marry men for love and not those chosen for them by the matchmaker.
The TNECT production of Fiddler on the Roof is directed by Kathleen Atwood who is assisted by Jim Weigel. Bob Sloat is the music director, with Chris Guerin as choreographer. The large, enthusiastic cast is headed by outstanding performances from Bruce Adams as Tevye and LaDelle Arnold as Golde. Their daughters are winningly played by Andrea Warford as Tzeitel, Keri McNiff as Hodel and Anne Fowler as Chava. The young men in their lives are Motel, played by Paul Lucenti, Jon Carpentier appearing as Perchik and the Russian Fyedka portrayed by Mike Gleason. Yente, the matchmaker, is played by Jo-Ann Gallo while Real Carpentier appears as Lazar Wolf. Alan Turner reprises his role as the Rabbi and Amanda Fish makes her Bradley instrumental debut as The Fiddler.
Tickets are available at Wonderland Books, 120 Main St. and Victoria Station Café, 91 Main St., both in Putnam. Reservations, which are encouraged, may be made with a major credit card online at www.bradleyplayhouse.org, or by calling 860-928-7887. Tickets may also be available at the door.