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From our friends at the National Theatre...
Tony Award-Nominated Broadway Revival of Fiddler on the Roof Coming to DC's National Theatre
The Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, with direction by Bartlett Sher, will make its DC debut at the National Theatre from December 10-15, 2019. The show marks the eighth installment in the venue’s 2019-20 Broadway at the National series, which is set to include an unprecedented 17 productions.
Tickets for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF are currently on sale and may be purchased at TheNationalDC.com, by calling 1(800) 514-3849, or in person at the National Theatre Box Office (open for the season Monday-Friday from 12 PM - 6 PM and two hours prior to every performance.) The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in downtown Washington, DC.
A beloved theatrical classic from Tony Award® winner Joseph Stein, and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is directed by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific, The King and I); choreographed by the acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter; inspired by the original choreography of Jerome Robbins; and has musical direction by Ted Sperling.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. This classic musical is rich with Broadway hits, including “To Life (L’Chaim!),” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Sunrise Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Tradition.”
The original Broadway production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, which opened in 1964, was the first musical in history to surpass 3,000 performances. The show won the 1965 Tony Award® for Best Musical in addition to eight other Tony Awards® that year. This acclaimed revival proudly introduces a new generation to the iconic musical adored across the globe.
Following a critically acclaimed first year on tour, Israeli theatre, film, and TV star Yehezkel Lazarov will continue his celebrated performance as Tevye in year two of the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF North American tour. The cast will feature return performances from Maite Uzal as Golde, Jonathan von Mering as Lazar Wolf, Carol Beaugard as Yente, Ruthy Froch as Hodel and Danny Arnold as Tevye in select cities. Additional casting includes Kelly Gabrielle Murphy as Tzeitel, Noa Luz Barenblat as Chava, Emma Taylor Schwartz as Shprintze, Carly Post as Bielke, Nick Siccone as Motel, Nic Casaula as Perchik, Jack O’Brien as Fyedka and Andrew Hendrick as Constable. The ensemble includes Jessica Altchiler, Mateus Barbosa da Silva, Nicholas Berke, Andrea Marie Bush, Cam Cote, David Scott Curtis, David Ferguson, Kelly Glyptis, Michael Greenberg, Yochai Greenfeld, Sam McLellan, Randa Meierhenry, Carlye Messman, Ali Arian Molaei, Alynn Rinah Parola, Gray Randolph, Cassandra Surianello, Brooke Wetterhahn, and Scott Willits.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has scenic design by Michael Yeargan (Tony Award® nominee, The King and I), costume design by Catherine Zuber (Tony Award® winner, The King and I), lighting design by Donald Holder (Tony Award® nominee, The King and I), sound design by Scott Lehrer (Tony Award® winner, South Pacific), and hair and wig design by Tom Watson.
CALENDAR INFORMATION:
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will run Tuesday, December 10 through Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:30 PM
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM
Sunday evening at 7:30 PM
The production is recommended for ages 8 and up, and runs approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes with one intermission.
LOCATION:
The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in downtown Washington, DC. Nearby metro stops include Metro Center and Federal Triangle. For parking information, please visit TheNationalDC.com/Directions-Parking.
TICKETS:
Tickets for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF are currently on sale and may be purchased at TheNationalDC.com, by calling 1(800) 514-3849, or in person at the National Theatre Box Office (open Monday-Friday from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM and two hours prior to every performance.)
GROUPS OF 10+:
Groups of 10 or more can save on most Broadway at the National performances. To book, contact the group sales department at groupsales@thenationaldc.com or by calling the Group Sales Hotline at (202) 753-6867.
TICKET LOTTERY:
Two hours prior to all FIDDLER ON THE ROOF show times, individuals may submit their names in person to be drawn to purchase up to two tickets at $25 per ticket (inclusive of all fees.) Twenty lottery seats will be available for purchase for each of the above-mentioned performances. Names will be announced 30 minutes after the entry period begins (90 minutes prior to the show time.) Individuals must be present, with cash, to redeem the offer.
RESTAURANT PARTNERS:
The National Theatre invites patrons to dine pre- or post-show with partners The Occidental, BLT Prime by David Burke, Claudia’s Steakhouse, Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, Fig & Olive, Flight Wine Bar, The Hamilton, Mirabelle, MXDC, and Proper 21. For more information about restaurant partners and special deals, visit TheNationalDC.com/Hotel-Restaurant-Partners.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL THEATRE:
Located on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, the National Theatre opened in 1835 and is the oldest touring theatre in the country. Managed and programmed by Jam Theatricals since 2012, the National is home to the new and exciting subscription series Broadway at the National and has featured the world premieres of IF/THEN, MEAN GIRLS, and BEETLEJUICE. Other significant recent theatrical presentations include BLITHE SPIRIT starring Angela Lansbury and LES MISÉRABLES, as well as numerous Washington, D.C. premieres, notably MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, AMERICAN IDIOT, FUN HOME, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, NEWSIES, and more. In addition, the National has presented many special events and concerts, including Kacey Musgraves, Dave Koz, Bryan Adams, Bill Burr, Eddie Izzard, Savion Glover, ThePianoGuys, Amanda Palmer, and John Cameron Mitchell.
The remainder of the 2019-2020 Broadway at the National season will include: RENT (November 12-17, 2019), JOHN LEGUIZAMO’S LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS (November 21-23, 2019), MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: DIARIES (November 29, 2019), THE ILLUSIONISTS – MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS (December 3-8, 2019), JERSEY BOYS (December 17, 2019 - January 5, 2020), and THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY (January 31 - February 1, 2020), THE KING’S SPEECH (February 11-16, 2020), BANDSTAND (March 3-8, 2020), STING STARRING IN THE LAST SHIP (March 27 - April 5, 2020), ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (April 7-26, 2020), BLUE MAN GROUP (May 8-17, 2020), BABY SHARK LIVE! (June 5-7, 2020), and SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL (July 22 - August 2, 2020.)
For more information, please visit www.TheNationalDC.com. Follow the National Theatre on Facebook (@NationalTheatreWashingtonDC), Twitter (@NatTheatreDC) and Instagram (@nattheatredc.)
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. This classic musical is rich with Broadway hits, including “To Life (L’Chaim!),” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Sunrise Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Tradition.”
The original Broadway production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, which opened in 1964, was the first musical in history to surpass 3,000 performances. The show won the 1965 Tony Award® for Best Musical in addition to eight other Tony Awards® that year. This acclaimed revival proudly introduces a new generation to the iconic musical adored across the globe.
Following a critically acclaimed first year on tour, Israeli theatre, film, and TV star Yehezkel Lazarov will continue his celebrated performance as Tevye in year two of the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF North American tour. The cast will feature return performances from Maite Uzal as Golde, Jonathan von Mering as Lazar Wolf, Carol Beaugard as Yente, Ruthy Froch as Hodel and Danny Arnold as Tevye in select cities. Additional casting includes Kelly Gabrielle Murphy as Tzeitel, Noa Luz Barenblat as Chava, Emma Taylor Schwartz as Shprintze, Carly Post as Bielke, Nick Siccone as Motel, Nic Casaula as Perchik, Jack O’Brien as Fyedka and Andrew Hendrick as Constable. The ensemble includes Jessica Altchiler, Mateus Barbosa da Silva, Nicholas Berke, Andrea Marie Bush, Cam Cote, David Scott Curtis, David Ferguson, Kelly Glyptis, Michael Greenberg, Yochai Greenfeld, Sam McLellan, Randa Meierhenry, Carlye Messman, Ali Arian Molaei, Alynn Rinah Parola, Gray Randolph, Cassandra Surianello, Brooke Wetterhahn, and Scott Willits.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has scenic design by Michael Yeargan (Tony Award® nominee, The King and I), costume design by Catherine Zuber (Tony Award® winner, The King and I), lighting design by Donald Holder (Tony Award® nominee, The King and I), sound design by Scott Lehrer (Tony Award® winner, South Pacific), and hair and wig design by Tom Watson.
CALENDAR INFORMATION:
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will run Tuesday, December 10 through Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:30 PM
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM
Sunday evening at 7:30 PM
The production is recommended for ages 8 and up, and runs approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes with one intermission.
LOCATION:
The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in downtown Washington, DC. Nearby metro stops include Metro Center and Federal Triangle. For parking information, please visit TheNationalDC.com/Directions-Parking.
TICKETS:
Tickets for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF are currently on sale and may be purchased at TheNationalDC.com, by calling 1(800) 514-3849, or in person at the National Theatre Box Office (open Monday-Friday from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM and two hours prior to every performance.)
GROUPS OF 10+:
Groups of 10 or more can save on most Broadway at the National performances. To book, contact the group sales department at groupsales@thenationaldc.com or by calling the Group Sales Hotline at (202) 753-6867.
TICKET LOTTERY:
Two hours prior to all FIDDLER ON THE ROOF show times, individuals may submit their names in person to be drawn to purchase up to two tickets at $25 per ticket (inclusive of all fees.) Twenty lottery seats will be available for purchase for each of the above-mentioned performances. Names will be announced 30 minutes after the entry period begins (90 minutes prior to the show time.) Individuals must be present, with cash, to redeem the offer.
RESTAURANT PARTNERS:
The National Theatre invites patrons to dine pre- or post-show with partners The Occidental, BLT Prime by David Burke, Claudia’s Steakhouse, Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, Fig & Olive, Flight Wine Bar, The Hamilton, Mirabelle, MXDC, and Proper 21. For more information about restaurant partners and special deals, visit TheNationalDC.com/Hotel-Restaurant-Partners.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL THEATRE:
Located on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, the National Theatre opened in 1835 and is the oldest touring theatre in the country. Managed and programmed by Jam Theatricals since 2012, the National is home to the new and exciting subscription series Broadway at the National and has featured the world premieres of IF/THEN, MEAN GIRLS, and BEETLEJUICE. Other significant recent theatrical presentations include BLITHE SPIRIT starring Angela Lansbury and LES MISÉRABLES, as well as numerous Washington, D.C. premieres, notably MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, AMERICAN IDIOT, FUN HOME, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, NEWSIES, and more. In addition, the National has presented many special events and concerts, including Kacey Musgraves, Dave Koz, Bryan Adams, Bill Burr, Eddie Izzard, Savion Glover, ThePianoGuys, Amanda Palmer, and John Cameron Mitchell.
The remainder of the 2019-2020 Broadway at the National season will include: RENT (November 12-17, 2019), JOHN LEGUIZAMO’S LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS (November 21-23, 2019), MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: DIARIES (November 29, 2019), THE ILLUSIONISTS – MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS (December 3-8, 2019), JERSEY BOYS (December 17, 2019 - January 5, 2020), and THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY (January 31 - February 1, 2020), THE KING’S SPEECH (February 11-16, 2020), BANDSTAND (March 3-8, 2020), STING STARRING IN THE LAST SHIP (March 27 - April 5, 2020), ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (April 7-26, 2020), BLUE MAN GROUP (May 8-17, 2020), BABY SHARK LIVE! (June 5-7, 2020), and SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL (July 22 - August 2, 2020.)
For more information, please visit www.TheNationalDC.com. Follow the National Theatre on Facebook (@NationalTheatreWashingtonDC), Twitter (@NatTheatreDC) and Instagram (@nattheatredc.)
