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Yiddish Theatre is Alive & Well: Fiddler on the Roof

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Date

Mercredi, avr 22, 2026 19:00 - 20:30

Tarif

36 $ Membres du ROM
40 $ Grand public

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Join legendary director Joel Grey and Broadway star Steven Skybell, renowned for his unforgettable portrayal of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, for an intimate evening of inspiring conversation.

Using the upcoming Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company's production of Fiddler on the Roof as a highlight, our special guests share accounts of how the musical continues to resonate as a universal immigrant story - one that speaks to families seeking hope, resilience, and a better future, regardless of background or origin.

Opening in May 2026 at the historic Elgin Theatre in Toronto, the upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof will be presented in Yiddish, bringing Sholem Aleichem's iconic story to life in the language and spirit in which it was originally imagined, offering audiences a deeper, richer, and more authentic connection to its timeless themes.

Hosted by Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company’s Artistic Directors David Eisner and Avery Saltzman, the evening will explore this celebrated revival of Fiddler on the Roof and why its exploration of Jewish life, language, identity, and belonging continues to resonate so strongly.

Their conversation will be interwoven with live musical selections from the production.

A celebration of Jewish tradition, Yiddish language and culture, migration, and the enduring power of great storytelling.

 

Program Partner: The Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company

Moderators

David Eisner
David Eisner, Co-Artistic Director

David has spent more than 50 years as an actor working in Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles across film, television, and theatre, including regular roles in King of Kensington and Hangin’ In, for which he earned two Gemini nominations. He is the co-founder and co-artistic director of the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company, now celebrating its 18th season, where he has acted in and directed numerous productions. His screen work includes starring in Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story and recent appearances in Mrs. America, CTV’s Transplant, the Crave miniseries Little Bird, and roles in Less Than Kosher and Law & Order: Toronto – Criminal Intent.

Avery Saltzman
Avery Saltzman, Co-Artistic Director

Avery, now in his 48th year in the business, began his acting career in 1978 at the Shaw Festival and has worked continuously ever since, performing on major stages across Canada, in U.S. regional theatres, on Broadway, at Lincoln Center, Covent Garden, London’s West End, and in musical theatre concerts throughout Europe, including the 50th Anniversary of Guys and Dolls at the Royal Albert Hall. In 2008, he and his friend David Eisner founded the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company, one of only two professional Canadian theatres dedicated to telling Jewish stories; now in its 19th season, the company continues to thrive.

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Ces conférences sont offertes uniquement en anglais.