Posted: 11/15/18 at 11:38am
It's official, as reported here and in The New York Times.
http://www.playbill.com/article/yiddish-fiddler-on-the-roof-will-transfer-to-off-broadways-stage-42
Posted: 11/15/18 at 11:55am
Who would've thought an all Yiddish production of a frequently revived musical would be such a hit? Selling out consistently for six full months in a 375-seat house would've been a feat enough - but to transfer to a commercial run is something I'm sure no one really dreamed of back in June.
I'm worried this may lose some of the ~novelty~ factor once it's in midtown, and I don't know how many tourists will be springing to see it. They'd be smart to do an extra weekday matinee (as they normally do 3 or 4) and get as many school groups in as possible.
It won't run forever at Stage 42 (maybe not even through the summer), but damn am I glad it's coming uptown. I highly encourage anyone to see it - it's so wonderful.
Posted: 11/16/18 at 12:31pm
Posted: 11/16/18 at 12:39pm
Anyone know when tickets for the transfer go on sale?
Posted: 11/16/18 at 6:45pm
RippedMan said: "Stage 42 is just a big undertaking. Ushers, staff, etc. "
The Theater Row theaters don’t have “ushers, staff, etc.”?
Posted: 11/18/18 at 12:05am
No it does, but they also house a bunch of other shows that I'm sure either share in the cost, or would make it less. But it just seems like such a small production to put into that vast space. But maybe they'll up the production value a little.
Posted: 11/28/18 at 9:20pm
For real tho. Anybody got the scoop on tickets? I asked the folk at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene and they made it sound like they didn't have much to do with the transfer... at least logistically.
Is it weird tickets haven't gone on sale yet?
Posted: 11/28/18 at 9:38pm
KJisgroovy said: "Is it weird tickets haven't gone on sale yet?"
for an off-B show not starting previews for 2 1/2 months? no
Posted: 11/28/18 at 10:19pm
They’re making a cast recording! Jackie let it be known in hilarious fashion, as usual.
https://twitter.com/jackiehoffman16/status/1067980777563017216?s=21
Posted: 12/5/18 at 9:07am
Stage 42 on-sale date is Monday, 12/17.
Updated On: 12/5/18 at 09:07 AM
Posted: 12/5/18 at 9:49am
From the wings at Red Bucket Follies
This is from Seth Rudetsky's Facebook page, if the link does not work.
Posted: 12/12/18 at 1:14pm
Presale is going on now, for the first 6 weeks of performances. Use code FIDDLER on Telecharge Offers. FYI, after opening on 4/21, the show runs on a Wednesday-Sunday schedule, with 2 shows on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Posted: 12/12/18 at 1:44pm
Finally saw this over the weekend and have to say, it lived up to the hype. If you are interested, get tickets.
Posted: 12/17/18 at 2:21pm
Posted: 12/28/18 at 12:45am
Just saw it tonight and have to agree with all the enthusiasm. It's wonderful. Great performances, great staging, great band.... and makes you appreciate this fantastic show in a whole new way. Whole cast delivers, especially Skybell, who re-defines Tevya for me. It's a brilliant, grounded, real portrayal I won't ever forget. Loved this production beyond words. Joel Grey deserves kudos for brilliant direction, too.
Posted: 1/20/19 at 9:07am
For this production, is there anything on stage that might obscure views from the sides of the theater? Looking to catch this in March as the last show slot for my trip. Most of the mid orchestra seats left are premium for my date (Aside from the front row, which I'm concerned may be too close for this production, as I've never been to Stage 42 so I don't know how the stage height is). Just want to make sure that if I pick a seat on the side orchestra I won't miss anything. Any help is appreciated!
Posted: 1/20/19 at 4:43pm
Based on seeing it (and loving it) at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, I can't think of anything you'll miss sitting in side orchestra, but obviously it a different theater, though still only a 499 capacity. I'm looking forward to seeing it there as well.
Posted: 1/30/19 at 3:36pm
Far side seats from row L to S have been released, $59/69.
Updated On: 1/30/19 at 03:36 PM
Posted: 1/30/19 at 4:06pm
