A Broadway Classic! Fiddler On the Roof is the multi-award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theatre tradition. Featuring a Book by Joseph Stein; Music by Jerry Bock; and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Performances run weekends from May 1-17, 2026.
Premiering on Broadway in 1964, it became one of the longest-running shows of its time. Featuring memorable songs like “Tradition,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” this beloved work explores the universal human struggles of tradition and change, family love, generational conflict and displacement and migration. Using strong cultural storytelling to blend serious social issues with music and humor, Fiddler on the Roof is a poignant exploration of family, community, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.
The company will be led by Larry Brustofski as Tevye and Elle Michaeli as his wife Golde. Their older daughters will be played by Gabrielle Traub (Tzeitel), Katherine Hope Stelma (Hodel), and Nina Randazzo (Chava). Mark Zebro Jr is Lazar Wolf, Bill Geltzeiler, Max Kopla and James Hahn will portray Motel, Perchik and Fyedka. Lori Travers and Rachel Love, Fruma Sarah and Grandma Tzeitel with Gloria Schnure taking the part of Yente.
Among the rest of the cast are Tess Engst-Mansilla, Kevin Chauca, Elise Reilly, Gabe Weiss, Melissa Yesalavich, Ryan Green, Felix Teide, Elvan Yang, Zach Love, Alissa Valiante, Leanne Laurino, Allison Giles, Elyssa Loughlin, Emi Simonds, Jack Ennis, Lauren Jeske, Rod Belle, Sophia Rivas, and Thomas McCartney.
The production team includes Director & Choreographer: Emma Taylor Schwartz; Producer: Joel Redmount; Music Director: Christynn Morris; and Stage Manager: Daria Davidoff.
These performances are made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
