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| Scott Davidson and Jodie Weiss Photo by Billy Hardiman |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"Staś Kmieć earned acclaim with his musical staging of the hit 2018 Off-Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof that was performed entirely in Yiddish. After performing in two national tours of this classic musical and directing and choreographing many other productions of Fiddler, Kmieć has brought his familiarity with the beloved show to town for a fantastic production at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Featuring two gifted local actors, Scott Davidson and Jodie Weiss, as the iconic character Tevye and his suffering wife Golde, and a talented cast who bring energy and passion to their roles, it's a well-directed and excellent production of this beloved and timeless musical....Director/choreographer Staś Kmieć brings the story's heart to the forefront. He introduces new, original touches to the staging, ensuring it feels fresh for audiences who've seen the show before, while honoring Jerome Robbins' original production. ...Scott Davidson and Jodie Weiss excel as Tevye and his wife Golde, delivering two of the best portrayals I've seen in countless productions of the musical and convincingly portraying a couple married for twenty-five years who had not met before their wedding day. ...The large ensemble...all contribute beautiful portrayals....With its talented cast, strong direction, and wonderful creative elements, Phoenix Theatre Company's production of this powerful and enduring piece of musical theatre is exceptional." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"In this exemplary and jewel-like TPTC production, it is a treasure for those already familiar with it to revisit the musical and it is stupendous for those who haven’t previously experienced its magic to witness the show in such a winsome production. The musical speaks to those in Ukraine and other places where war plagues citizen’s rights to remember their history. Director/choreographer Stas′ Kmiec′ has staged the show many times and he employs many of Robbins’ brilliant staging techniques. " -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
"this edition of FIDDLER is good and quite entertaining. In its own right, it follows the tradition of the Broadway musical ~ brisk, easy to consume, emotionally uplifting, and endowed with a highly talented ensemble....The staging is a celebration of artistic collaboration. The orchestra, under the baton of Kevin Robert White, is amazing...what is undeniable is the quality of this particular production as entertainment. It is ultimately left to the discerning audience to deliver a verdict on its merits." - Herbert Paine, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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