Fiddler on the Roof

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Event Fiddler on the Roof
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 5 September 1984
Opening Date 5 September 1984
Last Date 6 October 1984
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description In a small Jewish community in Tsarist Russia, Tevye the milkman is one who draws his strength from the age-old laws of tradition. But these traditions are being challenged, and are changing as the young folk of the village take a new independence. The story of Tevye and those who make up his world, makes compelling theatre
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Tom Abbott Choreographer
Jerome Robbins Choreographer
Jerry Bock Composer
David Kram Conductor
Desmond Digby Designer
Stephen Lloyd Helper Director
Sheldon Harnick Lyricist
Jerome Robbins Original Director
Joseph Stein Writer
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
United States of America
Further Information 5 performances: Sept 5, 8, 12, 15 and Oct 6 Sponsored by James Hardie Industries Ltd Tevye: Hayes Gordon; Golde: Anne-Patricia Hemmingway; Tzeitel: Bernadette Cullen; Hodel: Luise Napier; Chava: Anne-Maree McDonald; Yente: Jennifer Bermingham; Motel: Michael Smith; Perchik: Paul Ferris/John Fulford
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Sept 1984
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure Sydney Opera House, A Year of Fine Entertainment 1984
Programme Theatre Programme Colllection. State Library of Victoria
Event Identifier 62963
Dataset AusStage