This summer at the Emma Kelly Theater, feel the warm embrace of family and delight from captivating stories of a time long ago. On July 18th, the 9x Tony Award-winning musical theater play, “Fiddler on the Roof,” premieres live in the Emma Kelly Theater with a full soundtrack of iconic songs and a rich story of humor, heart, and honesty.
This classic story, set in the little village of Anatevka, Russia, follows Tevye, a hard-working, pious dairyman and proud father to five spirited daughters. With the help of a tight-knit Jewish community and his strong sense of family, Tevye tries earnestly to protect his growing daughters and instill in them the traditional values he was raised with in the face of changing social mores and the frightening growth of anti-semitism in Czarist Russia.
This heartwarming tale is rich in historical and ethnic detail and cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality, and religion to universally connect audiences. Performed by a stellar cast of dedicated local actors and performers, beloved songs like “Sunrise, Sunset,” "If I Were a Rich Man," and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" are perfectly woven throughtout the story, creating an musical experience that will leave audiences cheering and crying tears of laughter, joy, and sadness.
Featuring Jamey Saunders as Tevye and a stacked cast list of talented actors, this live theater production is one you don’t want to miss!
CAST LIST
- TEVYE, the Dairyman
- Jamey Saunders
- GOLDE, Wife
- Megan Walker
- TZEITEL, Daughter
- Abigail McMillan
- HODEL, Daughter
- Charlotte Bridges
- CHAVA, Daughter
- Bailey Bolton
- SHPRINTZE, Daughter
- Ella Cushner
- BIELKE, Daughter
- Charlotte Cushner
- YENTE, the Matchmaker
- Christie McLendon
- MOTEL, the Tailor
- Caleb Cave
- PERCHIK, the Student
- Benjamin Tankersley
- LAZAR WOLF, the Butcher
- Tamarious Jackson
- MORDCHA, the Innkeeper
- John Parcels
- RABBI
- Brian Rich
- MENDEL
- Rowan Calcano
- AVRAM, the Bookseller
- Hadley Campbell
- NACHUM, the Beggar
- Bishop Harper
- GRANDMA TZEITEL
- Jan Persson
- FRUMA-SARAH
- Nora Franklin
- CONSTABLE
- Matt Spence
- FYEDKA
- John Shaw
- SHAINDEL, Motel’s Mother
- Dani Dimon
ENSEMBLE LIST
Alison Darby, Kate Mock, Ada Mock, Daphne Thronesbery-Totten, Carli Cowan, Janie Cowan, Jim LoBue, Shelby Croft, Cynthia Waters, Patrick Vereen, Elisabeth O’Quinn, Macy Tankersley, Anna Grace Rollins, Alana Little, Heather Mims, Greg Mims, Mariana Nunez, Todd Williford, Camille Saunders, Felicia Dunn, Elsa King, Emsley King, AnnaKade Clemens, Brenden Cave, Logan Major, Remi Major, McKenzie Pederson, Jonah Franklin, Mike McLendon
CREDITS
The Averitt Center’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” is made possible through a special arrangement with Musical Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF ORIGINAL AUTHORS AND CREDITS:
Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Brock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Original Production Directed & Choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince.
“Fiddler on the Roof” is based on Sholem Aleichem's stories, by special permission of Arnold Perl.
The Averitt Center’s Production:
Directed by Eddie Frazier
Tickets on sale now
The Averitt Center for the Arts will be holding three performances of “Fiddler on the Roof.”
- The first night of these performances, Friday, July 18th, will begin at 7:00 pm.
- The following performances on Saturday, July 19th & Sunday, July 20th will begin at 3:00 pm.
Youth and Adult tickets are on sale through the Averitt Center for the Arts website and are available over the phone by calling the Box Office at 912-212-2787.
Select discounts are available by phone or in person.
