"Fiddler on the Roof" belongs to the family of great musicals that have gained fame and are staged on stages around the world. Just a few years after its premiere, it was performed in over 30 countries and translated into 16 different languages. This success is primarily due to the merits of the libretto. Based on the stories of Sholem Aleichem about Tevye the Dairyman, the musical retains the charming atmosphere of a small Jewish village at the beginning of the 20th century. The libretto is full of funny, witty sayings and a peculiar philosophy, according to which every problem has two sides, along with charming discussions of the main character with God. When we add to this the melodious songs and catchy music, we already know why for so many years, performances of "Fiddler" have remained on the stages of musical theaters.
"Fiddler on the Roof" is lyrical, witty, and tragic at the same time. It echoes the first sounds of war. There are few musicals in which so much is said so beautifully, and which have such a distinctly individual face. The music, which moderately brings Jewish folklore, has created at least two hits: "If I Were a Rich Man..." and "Sunrise, Sunset..."
