Performance Review

Fiddler on the Roof Review

CALEB COMBS

On my recent trip to New York City, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof directed by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick based on the book by Joseph Stein.   The musical covered the story of a father who must accept the men that his daughters want to marry.  This man Tevye (Danny Burstein) is torn between his daughter's happiness and maintaining tradition, as is made very clear in some of the musical numbers.  Some other members of the cast include Jessica Hecht, Alexandra Silber, Samantha Massell, and Melania Moore all of which play his wife and daughters.  The performance itself included a number of musical numbers with elaborate dances, most of which were very upbeat and fast.  The writers did a good job of not only telling a good story, but also including great choreography as well as humor throughout to keep the audience on their toes.  The costumes included old clothing, relevant to the time period in which the story is set.  The lighting used perfectly sets the mood in different spots.  During depressing scenes, the directors used a dark purple light on Teyve, which contributes to the sad feeling created in the scene.  The lighting and sound used in the performance electrified the performance making it pleasant and entertaining to watch.  The explosive dance numbers had the audience in awe unable to believe what they were watching.  Finally, the acting was top notch.  Danny Burstein was phenomenal in his role, creating the perfect blend of emotion, humor, and storytelling.  I would rate this film 4.5 stars out of 5, and would highly recommend this film to all audiences.