Fiddler on the Roof February 8, 2007

Fiddler on the Roof, the Tony-award winning musical, previews February 1 and will open February 8 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road; it closes March 11. One of the most successful Broadway productions of all time, Fiddler on the Roof will be directed by Bill Pullinsi and stars Lee Pelty as Tevye, who won a Jeff Award for his performance in the same role at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse.

Set in 1905, Fiddler on the Roof takes place in Anatevka, a small Jewish village in Russia. The story revolves around the dairyman Tevye and his attempts to preserve his family's traditions in the face of a changing world. When his eldest daughter, Tzeitel, begs him to let her marry a poor tailor rather than the middle-aged butcher that he has already chosen for her, Tevye must choose between his own daughter's happiness and those beloved traditions that keep the outside world at bay. Meanwhile, there are other forces at work in Anatevka, dangerous forces which threaten to destroy the very life he is trying to preserve. The exhilarating score features Broadway favorites including Sunrise, Sunset, Matchmaker, Matchmaker and To Life.

In addition to Lee Pelty as Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof stars Iris Lieberman as Golde, Renee Matthews as Yente, Dale Benson as Rabbi and Larry Adams as Constable.

Set Design for Fiddler on the Roof is by Nick Mozak, Lighting Design is by Carl Ulaszek, Costume Design is by Brenda Winstead, Sound Design is by Scotty Iseri, Props Design is by Stanlee Hodsden, Production Manager is Chuck Gessert, Stage Manager is Rebecca Green, and Technical Director is Ann Davis. In addition to Direction by Bill Pullinsi, Choreography is by Linda Parsons, and Musical Direction by Bill Underwood.

Founded in 1991, Theatre at the Center has grown into a year-round professional, equity theater at its home, The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. Theatre at the Center is conveniently located off I-80/94, just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago.
Previews are Thursday, February 1 at 2:00 p.m. ($36.00); Friday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m. ($39.00); Saturday, February 3 at 2:30 p.m. ($36.00) and 8:00 p.m. ($39.00); Sunday, February 4 at 2:30 p.m. ($39.00) and 6:00 p.m. ($36.00); and Wednesday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. ($36.00). The press opening night is Thursday, February 8 at 8:00 p.m. ($36.00). The regular schedule is: Wednesdays & Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. ($36.00); Fridays at 8:00 p.m. ($39.00); Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. ($39.00); and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. ($39.00). There are additional performances on Friday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m. ($36.00), Saturday, February 24 at 2:30 p.m. ($36.00), Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. ($36.00) and Saturday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m. ($36.00). To purchase individual or group tickets call the Box Office at 219.836.3255. For more information on Theatre at the Center, visit www.theatreatthecenter.org.


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