Tag Archives: Fiddler on the Roof

Yenta the Matchmaker for the Day

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Neil

  In the old-country, Jewish marriages were arranged by matchmakers.  Perhaps the most famous Jewish matchmaker was Yenta.  Yenta was the name of the matchmaker in Sholom Aleichem’s stories, several of which were collected into what became the musical “Fiddler … Continue reading →

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His Fiddler on Her Roof

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Neil

  Tevye is in the kitchen blogging.  Golde comes in, wearing her nightdress. Golde:  “Tevye, enough with the blogging.  It’s time to go to bed.  You have work tomorrow.  You’re not a rich man.” Tevye:  “I know, Golde… I know… … Continue reading →

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Fiddler on the Goof, the Finale

Posted on August 18, 2005 by Neil

And rounding off our cast — going from his hit show on Bravo straight to Broadway, it’s Bobby Brown, as Tevye!  (Well, he can sing) Tevye (talking to God):  I know, I know. We are your chosen people. But, once in … Continue reading →

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Fiddler on the Goof, Part 3

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Neil

The creative casting of Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof continues with today’s announcement of the Dixie Chicks as Tevye’s daughters Tzeidel, Hodel, and Chava.   Previous casting news here and here.

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Fiddler on the Goof, Part 2

Posted on August 16, 2005 by Neil

Now that Rosie O’Donnell has signed up to play Goldie in "Fiddler of the Roof" on Broadway, big-name movie stars are lining up to play several of the other characters.  Here is Scarlett Johansson auditioning for the role of "Motel the Tailor." … Continue reading →

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Tradition, Tradition

Posted on August 9, 2005 by Neil

With Broadway all abuzz with the casting of Rose O’Donnell as Goldie, Tevye’s prototypical Jewish wife in the revival of "Fiddler on the Roof," top Broadway producers have quickly added "crowd-pleasing" but inappropriate stars to their upcoming shows: COMING TO … Continue reading →

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