FIDDLER ON THE ROOF WITH THE PHILADELPIA ORCHESTRA
Alyssa plays Grandma Tzeitel/Shprintze in a staged concert version of Fiddler On the Roof, featuring John Williams's original film score in collaboration with University Musical Society from Michigan and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Directed by Sarna Lapine and Music Directed by Andy Einhorn.
"But now, Fiddler is back with its first major performance in Philadelphia since theaters reopened. It's going to be a special one: it's a "semi-staged concert production" featuring Broadway stars Chuck Cooper, Loretta Ables Sayre, and Chad Jennings in the main roles, along with students from the University Musical Society, and the score played by the Philadelphia Orchestra. The production was performed first in Ann Arbor before arriving in Philadelphia. The orchestra’s production will feature the score from the 1971 movie adaptation of Fiddler, which was adapted by legendary composer John Williams from Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock's score."
"Presenting this wonderful score and show in a form that’s never been heard or seen re-animates and extends the life of a great project that means so much to so many people," Williams, the composer, said in a press release about the production. "The story is never going to be old. It’s as basic and human as any story can ever be.”
PERFORMANCES: March 3rd - 6th, 2022 at Verizon Hall
MORE INFO: https://www.broadstreetreview.com/previews/philadelphia-orchestra-presents-fiddler-on-the-roof
