Fiddler On the Roof (Chicago)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the Tony Award®-winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience.

Fan Reviews

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

PolishPaul

The play itself was pretty good as was the theather. Due to being a bit late - ;-) - for the first half I sat on the upper balcony but in the second row. Those seats are actually not too bad, might be bit tight if your over 6', although I wouldn't go for the seats on the upper most balcony, especially in the last rows. In the second half I joined my girlfriend and sat in the dress circle on the main floor. Those seats are of course better & closer to the stage but if you're on a budget get the balcony ones, with some discount code or on hottix.org if possible, you still get to see and enjoy the play. And majority of girls will really like that kind of outing, nice place and play for a date. Just DON'T be late and you will score some good "brownie points" ;-) I did!

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Wed, Nov 23, 2011

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Aj216

great performance as usual great cast and awesome setting

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Wed, Nov 23, 2011

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FASHIE

It was very expensive for the quality of the show. The sets weren't very impressive, the cast was just okay. The best part of the show was the music, of course.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Wed, Nov 23, 2011

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Chuck105

Fiddler on the Roof is a classic and it is worth seeing any competent performance. Would I have liked to see a FULL orchestra? Yes. Could the scenery have been better ? A little. Would I have liked it if Tevye a little more emotional when Hodel leaves for Siberia!? Yes. Overall, though, John Preece is a very good Tevye. We introduced our 12yr old daughter and 10yr old sons to Fiddler via this production and they loved it.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Wed, Nov 23, 2011

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aaxg

Really disappointing. $150 tickets- I felt like asking for a refund. Actors were sleepwalking through their performances. I've heard better singing at school plays. Also really annoying- when I was booking tickets, site showed only a handful of seats available. When we were there, entire rows in the orchestra section were empty. Of course they were filled with people that moved up to occupy them even if they had bought cheaper tickets. Even the easy-to-please kids that I took thought it was terrible.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Wed, Nov 23, 2011

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

ChiLakerFan

Was a lot of fun. Dancing and singing was very good. Acting was OK, not great. Music was excellent as well.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Wed, Nov 23, 2011

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JAKII

quality event, a classic that was enjoyed by my teen age daughter and myself during the Thanksgiving break.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Wed, Nov 23, 2011

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Caty1234

I saw the movie first and this musical was everything that I had hoped it would be. The music was spot on, the acting was great, it was funny, it was fun, the sets were beautiful...I would definitely recommend it.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Wed, Nov 23, 2011

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dan1432

The event was awesome. The main character was very funny as well.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Wed, Nov 23, 2011

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Anonymous

Fiddle On the Roof was the first musical I was ever exposed to and so it has always been dear to me. Seeing it live was surreal and absolutely delightful.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Wed, Nov 23, 2011

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ThadsMom

Lead was amazing.....you felt like you were there in their time....Funny as could be...Would see again! Dancing at beginning stick in your memory. Fiddler could have been more convincing.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Tue, Nov 22, 2011

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anonymous

John Preece was excellent as Tevye. The entire cast was also very good and the performance was well-executed. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Tue, Nov 22, 2011

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lovewicked7

While the music and singing was very good, we were disappointed with the 2011 attitudes and the sarcasm that crept into the speaking. While Tevye was a fine singer, he was a little too amused with himself at times -- especially around the dream scene. When Tzeitel talks to Motel about going to her father, she SCREAMS at him in a tone that was not at all encouraging and quite overbearing...not fun to watch. The program said that Tevye had been in the play MANY MANY times. His job is to keep the tradition and do whatever he needs to do to keep the TRADITION in Fiddler. We were disappointed. There is too much REALLY good theatre in Chicago than to pay to see this performance.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Tue, Nov 22, 2011

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chicago69

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Tue, Nov 22, 2011

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anonymous

Great show - unforgettable music and Tevye was great. His performance made the show.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Tue, Nov 22, 2011

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

elizzy

Our box seats should have been listed as limited view. There was NO WAY to see over other people's heads. Also, 15 minutes into the performance a ruckus of elderly people emerged (maybe a bus, maybe discount tickets were sold last minute) disturbing those who arrived on time...then, the noise makers were offered BETTER unsold seats than ours. Not the best way to count on repeat patrons

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Tue, Nov 22, 2011

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anonymous

I really enjoyed the production & choreography. Excellent.

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Tue, Nov 22, 2011

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

iHeartTevye

This was a great musical. Not only was the music itself incredible (I thought the beat was exotic, oriental meets western in a modern way), but also the cast, especially the gentleman who played Tevye, was amazing. He was so funny. :D

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Tue, Nov 22, 2011

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Frankliny

I first saw a stage production of Fiddler in Chicago almost forty years ago. I loved it so much that I used two of the songs in my wedding. Returning to see this production was a gift from my husband and what a wonderful gift it was. This production stays true to the original story line. The characters are real and draw you into the story. We sat behind a family that ranged in age from about twelve to eighty. All loved it. How often can that happen?

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Tue, Nov 22, 2011

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Anonymous

I have seen Fiddler many times done by different companies. This show is as good as any ever. This is my first visit to the Auditorium Theater and it is a very nice place and the prices are good. I like theaters that are not too big .

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL - Tue, Nov 22, 2011

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

SparkleToes

We took the blue line into the loop and had a quick bite at Cafecito right next to the auditorium (delicious). John Preece was a wonderful Tevye. His voice resonated the beautiful theater and stole the show. The Pit Orchestra and rest of the cast and crew were great as well. Staff at the theater were polite and helpful in guiding us to our seats and answering any other questions. Bathrooms were clean and although there was a huge line for the women's bathroom (as per usual) there were a lot of stalls. Great show and experience at the Auditorium theater.