Results: Fiddler On the Roof
Published on 12/08/2024
Fiddler is a 1964 musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, story by Joseph Stein. The original production won nine Tony Awards, including best musical, score, book, direction and choreography. "A fiddler on the roof, a most unlikely sight. It might not mean a thing, but then again it might..."
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Tradition- based on tales by Sholem Aleichem, the story focuses on Tevye, a milkman in the village of Anatevka. He tries to keep his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as influences enter upon his family's lives. Ain't as easy as it seems as this song suggests. Do you find your family follows certain traditions?
Yes
38%
804 votes
No
29%
613 votes
Not Applicable
18%
386 votes
Undecided
14%
297 votes
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If I Were A Rich Man - Topol is best known for playing Tevye. This song lays it all out as far as his dreams, and likely those of many. Ever wish you where a rich man / woman?
Yes
46%
972 votes
No
12%
253 votes
Not sure, various interpretations of 'rich'.
24%
510 votes
Not Applicable
17%
365 votes
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Sunrise, Sunset - life carries on and finds a way despite wishes, even our own actions at times. For the most part, ends well. Do you find to be so?
Yes
45%
943 votes
No
17%
351 votes
Undecided
38%
806 votes
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The movie - 1971 saw the film version produced and directed by Norman Jewison, screenplay by Joseph Stein. Like the stage musical, did well, winning three Oscars. Find what works about Fiddler is doesn't matter who you are, beliefs or religion, there are some common aspects of life that hold true for all. Agreed?
Yes
51%
1079 votes
No
11%
232 votes
Not Applicable
20%
421 votes
Undecided
18%
368 votes
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