Guide Note: Fiddler on the Roof is a musical set in 1905 Tsarist Russia that centers on the story of Tevye, the local milkman, his five daughters, and his attempt to maintain his religious and family traditions in a rapidly changing world.
Fast Facts:
- Music: Jerry Bock
- Lyrics: Sheldon Harnick
- Book: Joseph Stein
- Based upon Tevye and his Daughters by Sholom Aleichem
- Productions: 1964 Broadway production; 1967 London production; 1971 film; 1976 Broadway revival; 1981 Broadway revival; 1990 Broadway revival; 2004 Broadway revival; 2007 London revival
- First Broadway musical to surpass the 3,000 performance mark
- Original production earned $1,574 for every dollar invested
- Nominated for 10 Tony awards, winning 9