Great Performances

Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles is the first in-depth documentary that chronicles the story of the international Broadway blockbuster Fiddler on the Roof – exploring the unexpected richness of its themes as well as its deep reach across time and cultures.

Three Broadway Greats Speak About "Fiddler"

2m 17s

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hal Prince, and Joseph Stein speak about the process of working on the classic musical, "Fiddler on the Roof."

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    The Origins of "Tradition"

    S48 E7 - 2m 7s

    Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Austin Pendleton, and Hal Prince speak about the choreography, staging, and origins of the classic opening number, "Tradition."

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    Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Preview

    S48 E7 - 30s

    Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles is the first in-depth documentary that chronicles the story of the international Broadway blockbuster "Fiddler on the Roof" – exploring the unexpected richness of its themes as well as its vast reach across time and cultures.

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    Sheldon Harnick on "Fiddler on the Roof"

    S48 E7 - 2m 23s

    Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist of "Fiddler on the Roof," discusses how he fell in love with the writings of Sholem Aleichem and how they went about creating the play.

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