He's a swell guy who is unfairly persecuted because of his religion. Preece delivers some howling laughs. Tevye maintains an upbeat attitude despite depressing circumstances. Fiddler on the Roof features great sets and costumes. Of course, the Tony Award winner also contains Broadway show tunes Tradition, If I Were a Rich Man and Sunrise, Sunset .
Dance numbers dazzle.
Ensemble pieces are the best when villagers mix old customs and new when celebrating an engagement and singing To Life . At the wedding, rabbis place bottles on their hats and perform acrobatic dance moves while never tipping over the jugs. Harrowing dream sequences showcased effective lighting and haunting imagery. I almost felt guilty for having so much fun. But by the end of the show, a lump formed in my throat.