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Topol in Fiddler on The Roof

26 Jun 2006

Proudly sponsored by Melbourne City Lexus: Fiddler On The Roof is an international phenomenon virtually unrivalled in the annals of entertainment.

For this season "Topol in Fiddler On The Roof" is proudly sponsored by MELBOURNE CITY LEXUS! This amazing show is a "must see"!

It is an international phenomenon virtually unrivalled in the annals of entertainment shown from 10.June - 9.July in Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. For millions of people across the globe of widely differing cultures and religions, age and groups and ethnic backgrounds, it has touched audiences with it's humour, passion, warmth and honesty and has become one of the world's most loved musicals.

Topol is joined on stage by a stellar cast of 35 of Australia 's best actors, singers and dancers including Judith Roberts, Barry Crocker and Maggie Kirkpatrick. Fiddler on the Roof follows the journey of a family that has its traditional life turned upside down as the modern world starts to impact on life in their idyllic village.

It's celebrated score features songs loved the world over. If I Were A Rich Man has to be one of the most recognized songs from any musical and Matchmaker was a monster hit for Barbra Streisand. Other classics include Sunrise Sunset and Tradition, all boasting the masterful choreography of Jerom Robbins (West Side Story).

Fiddler on The Roof has won 9 Tony Awards and Olivier Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Lyrics, Best Book and Best Actor for Topol and was one of the longest running musicals in Broadway history and continues to play across the globe.

Topol also won a Golden Globe Award and Oscar nomination for his role of Tevye in the feature film of Fiddler on The Roof .

"Fiddler is a timeless musical" says Producer Tim Lawson "the comedy and the passion are infectious, and I doubt one will ever see a finer stage performance than that of Topol. It is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity"