So Long, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 12:48pm

The 2015 Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof plays its final performance this afternoon, and I just wanted to give the show a proper farewell. This production absolutely crushed me. I thought it was visually stunning, profoundly moving, and full of outstanding performances—particularly Danny Burstein's award-winning Tevye. I am so grateful that Bartlett Sher's framing device was incorporated into my first Fiddler experience in the theatre. It was just so meaningful and thoughtful and heartrending. I was deeply impacted by this show, and I wish the happiest of trails to the entire cast and crew that has been at the Broadway Theatre over the past year!

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 12:56pm

I absolutely adored this production. Danny Burstein was incredible, and I would have given him the Tony.

[mamaleh]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 1:01pm

Ditto.  I almost bypassed this one, as I'd felt "Fiddler"'d out.  But I'm glad I decided to see Danny Burstein's masterful performance.  In fact, the entire production dazzled--it was almost like seeing it for the first time; that's how fresh, alive and moving it was.  I wish it the best on its eventual tour.

[Dave13]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 1:06pm

Sad.  Great production. Have to wonder if it was in a smaller theater would it continue.  

[PianoMann]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 1:12pm

One of my favorite, if not my absolutely favorite, shows that I saw in 2016! I loved the production and casting from top to bottom, in particular Danny's exquisite performance. What an absolute joy to see him take on one of the greatest roles in the American theatrical canon and do it so brilliantly. I would have given him the Tony Award, too. Bart's vision for "Tradition" alone, from the villagers ascending the steps to make their entrance to the flying fiddler, made the production worthwhile. My only wish was that PS Classics had recorded this instead of Broadway Records so we could have had a two-disc set with the complete score and dialogue tracks, too. 

I took my uncle, who had seen the original production many times, to see the show back in July and he thought it was fantastic - high praise from someone who cherishes the original.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 1:52pm

I absolutely would've given Danny Burstein the Tony as well. I wonder what his next Broadway show is going to be. I also thought Bartlett Sher should've been Tony nominated for Best Direction of a Musical.

Updated On: 12/31/16 at 01:52 PM

[Robbyne]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 5:59pm

So very sad to see such a beautiful, fantastic production come to a close. So very thankful I got to see it before it did. Danny's Tony was so well deserved, what a performance!

[SarahNYC2]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 6:09pm

I kept going back and forth whether to see the show, and I am so glad I did. What a great production!

[midorigal]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 6:16pm

Saw the Tuesday matinee. Was not on my radar at all, hubby recommended it. Wanted to see if for Danny Burstein since he was lively in Cabaret in 2014. Sadly, Danny was out for the matinee, his understudy the was good though. Loved the show, hope it tours to LA!

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 6:36pm

One of the shows I loved in 2016!

[mint0621]

Posted: 12/31/16 at 11:39pm

Such a wonderful show - I was happy to have been there to witness the last performance. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 1/1/17 at 1:52am

mint0621 said: "Such a wonderful show - I was happy to have been there to witness the last performance."

Happy to hear you were there, mint0621! Were there any special ovations/moments during the show, or remarks at the curtain call?

[Jshan05]

Posted: 1/1/17 at 2:17am

I was there today and it was lovely. Bartlett Sher came out and brought Sheldon Harnick on stage. They also gave a really sweet message to Danny, particularly praising what he brought to the role. They all danced at the very end too...it was touching.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 1/1/17 at 2:28am

Robbyne said: Danny's Tony was so well deserved, what a performance!

 

What Tony? Burstein lost to Leslie Odom Jr.

[sondmon]

Posted: 1/1/17 at 12:16pm

The final curtain call is up on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXEj0zo2ph4

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 1/1/17 at 12:52pm

I too thought I was all Fiddler'ed out until I saw this and i never stopped crying through the second act. Amazing show. Sorry to see it closing.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/1/17 at 6:12pm

those that missed, don't worry as it'll likely be on tour for the next 5 years then come back to Broadway by 2025.

[Dave13]

Posted: 1/1/17 at 8:25pm

ACL2006 said: "those that missed, don't worry as it'll likely be on tour for the next 5 years then come back to Broadway by 2025.

 

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Doubtful Danny will be a part of it.