Clackamas Repertory Theatre Presents ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:30:33 PST

The Clackamas Repertory Theatre presents one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals “Fiddler on the Roof,” opening Aug. 7 and continuing through Aug. 22.

“Fiddler,” with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, is set in Tsarist Russia in 1905. The original Broadway production, which opened in 1964, broke attendance records and won numerous Tony Awards.

The Clackamas Repertory Theatre (CRT) production features real-life husband and wife team Doren Elias and K.B. Mercer, who play the characters of Tevye and Golde. Professional actors Elias and Mercer were company members of the Lamb’s Players in San Diego. They have performed at several theaters in the Portland area, and have appeared in many regional theatre companies in addition to two off-Broadway productions.

Local favorite and multiple award-winning actor Ernie Casciato is featured as Lazar Wolf. CRT artistic director David Smith-English directs the production.

“Fiddler on the Roof” opens August 7 at CCC’s Osterman Theatre and runs through Aug. 22. The previews are Aug. 5 and 6, with the Aug. 6 show sold out.

Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30. Tickets prices are $24 adults, $20 seniors, and $14 youth. Tickets for the Aug. 5 preview are $15 adults, $13 seniors, and $10 youth. Tickets are available online at www.clackamasrep.org or by calling 503-594-6047.