'Fiddler on the Roof' Comes to The Encore Theatre in Dexter

The classic musical Fiddler on the Roof dances into Dexter on July 12 at the .

Joseph Stein's Fiddler on the Roof is set in Russia in 1905. The story centers on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and Jewish religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon his life. The show features some of musical theater’s most famous songs including “If I Were a Rich Man," “Tradition," “Matchmaker," “To Life," and “Sunrise, Sunset."

The original Broadway production opened in 1964, and had the first musical theater run in history to surpass 3,000 performances. Fiddler on the Roof held the record for the longest-running Broadway musical for almost 10 years, and it remains Broadway's 15th longest-running show in history. The production was nominated for 10 Tony awards. It spawned four Broadway revivals, a
successful 1971 film adaptation, and the show has enjoyed international popularity.

The Encore's cast includes Stephen West as Tevye, Marlene Inman-Reilly as Golde, and Judy Dery as Yente. The show is led by Director Barbara Cullen and Music Director Cheryl Van Duzen.

Patrons who attend the official opening night of Fiddler on the Roof on July 13 are invited to attend the opening night reception with the cast and crew of the show at . Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres will be provided, as well as a cash bar.

Tickets for all performances are on sale now, and may be purchased online at www.theencoretheatre.org or call 734-268-6200.