Fiddler On The Roof – BROADWAY CAST*****

Prologue/Matchmaker/If I Were A Rich Man/Sabbath Prayer/To Life/Miracle Of Miracles/The Dream/Sunrise Sunset/Now I Have Everything/Do You Love Me/Far From The Home I Love/Anatevka

The Broadway musical Fiddler On The Roof starred Zero Mostel as the milkman Teyve, who struggles to maintain his traditions in the changing society of Tsarist Russia in 1905. It opened in September 1964 at the Imperial Theatre and ran for a then record 3,202 performances. The LP stayed on the US album chart for four years. Music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. (US:7)

"This score, though considered by most to be beautiful and moving, is rarely given credit for its true artistry and thematic significance. Fiddler On The Roof is one of the most beloved musicals of all time; listen to this recording and you will understand why."

"The original has remained the best. The cast is superb and performances are glorious. I'm only disappointed that I wasn't alive back then to see it on Broadway."

"This is simply the classic recording of a classic musical. I like the intimacy of the pit orchestra over the inflated version on the soundtrack. If I were a rich man, this is still the recording I would own."

"What a great play. Once you reacquaint yourself with it, you will be singing and humming the tunes for weeks and weeks, you just can't help it."

"Fiddler On The Roof is one of the greatest of all musicals. A flawless book, remarkable score and wonderful performances. Zero Mostel was one of those larger than life personalities the likes of whom we don't have anymore. Tevye was tailor made for Mostel, loud, comic and ultimately endearing. This recording captures all of that beautifully. The entire cast is wonderful."

"This musical is so very beautiful. The music is fantastic. Of course my favourite song is Sunrise Sunset. I highly recommend this recording to anyone who is interested in musical theatre. You can play this LP over and over again for years to come and still enjoy it. Fiddler On The Roof is one of few Broadway productions that has truly stood the test of time. This original cast recording is a superb souvenir of the way a musical should really sound."