There are not enough superlatives to describe Huron Country Playhouse’s production of Fiddler On The Roof, now playing until June 30.
Let’s begin with Drayton Entertainment Director, Alex Mustakas, who steps into the role of Tevye, the stoic humble milkman and father of five daughters in the Ukrainian village of Anatevka, who attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon his family’s lives. Mustakas was born to play the role and he does so great relish. An outstanding ensemble cast supports him.
Directed and Choreographed by Lisa Stevens with Music Direction by Konrad Pluta, the play is a musical delight, and features many familiar tunes like “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” and “Tradition.”
The sets and costumes are fantastic, and the lighting and sound evoke the nuance of the small rural village where everyone knows everyone else. London’s Jesse Grandmont as The Fiddler provides the transition from scene to scene.
On opening night, the audience gave the company a well-deserved standing ovation. The show is a sure-fire hit and will likely play to packed houses during its run. Don’t miss it! (Richard Young, June 15/24)
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