Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof is a long-running Broadway musical, based on the Jewish Teveye stories of Sholom Alecheim, first debuting in 1964 and running through 1972, with many revivals since, the mostrecent occurring in 2004. It has been adapted into an acclaimed 1971 film. The plot focused on the trials and tribulations of Tevye the milkman, his many daughters, and the entire village of Anatevka.

Connections
Many actors who have played characters in Muppet/Henson productions appeared in versions of Fiddler.


 * Barry Dennen played Mendel in 1971 film
 * George Little played Hone in the 1971 film
 * Austin Pendleton originated the role of Motel in the 1964 original
 * Joe Ponazecki originated the role of Fyedka in the 1964 original
 * Michelan Sisti played Motel in the 1981 revival.
 * Florence Stanley played Yente during the original run beginning in 1965, replacing Bea Arthut
 * David Wohl played Lazar Wolf in the 2004-2006 revival
 * Louis Zorich played the Constable in the 1971 film

In addition, celebrity guests have also appeared in Fiddler.
 * Harvey Fierstein played Tevye in the 2004-2006 revival, replacing Alfred Molina.
 * Andrea Martin played Golde in the 2004 revival (2005}
 * Bette Midler made her Broadway debut as a replacement for Rivka in the original run, and later took over as Tzeitel
 * Zero Mostel originated the role of Tevya, reprising it for the first revival in 1977 and for tours and recordings.
 * Rosie O'Donnell followed Martin as Golde in the 2004 revival.