The most enduring song from Fiddler On The Roof is, of course, "Sunrise, Sunset." Since late 1964, has there ever been a wedding reception, bar or bat mitzvah where it hasn't been played? Its theme is how "swiftly go the days." Indeed they do, ...
“This magnificent set is testimony to Sheldon’s place in the pantheon of Broadway musical creators.”– Harold PrinceAs we celebrate Sheldon Harnick's 90th birthday and the 50th anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof's Broadway debut, there ...
Yes, the opening song is called “Bless This Land,” but let’s also bless the York Theatre Company for reminding us that Tenderloin is a blessedly good musical.James Morgan’s troupe finished its Sheldon Harnick festival with a solidly ...
It must be FIORELLO! week here on the MTI blog. This wonderful show is in the public eye again because it is receiving a star studded revival as part of New York City Center’s Encores Series. In fact, it is the first show the Encore Series has ever ...
What’s the best aspect of this new Encores! production of Fiorello! that’s coming up at the end of the month?It will remind those who have forgotten what a fine show this Bock and Harnick musical is.We shouldn’t need reminding. After all, ...
It is with a heavy heart that MTI mourns the loss of beloved composer, Jerry Bock (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME). Mr. Bock was 81 years old, and throughout his lifetime, he made many indelible contributions to the world of musical theatre. ...
This is the fourth in a series looking at the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Previous articles are categorized under "Pulitzer Spotlight".
After opening on Broadway in November 1959, FIORELLO! became the second musical to win the Pulitzer Prize for ...
