Fiddler on the Roof Winnipeg | Classic Musical at Winnipeg Jewish Theatre & Rainbow Stage

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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

September 2026

Book by Joseph Stein
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on the stories of Sholem Aleichem

The family classic that sings across generations!

A Co-Production with Rainbow Stage

Directed by Dan Petrenko

Journey to the Russian village of Anatevka for a time-honoured family favourite that has touched audiences around the world with its winning combination of humour, warmth, and honesty. Featuring an unforgettable score full of classic songs like “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset” and “Tradition,” Fiddler on the Roof has ensured a legacy as one of the most acclaimed musicals in the history of North American Theatre.

Tevye is a humble milkman whose life has been governed by strict traditions that will never change. Or so he thinks. The times are changing, and when Tevye meets his daughters’ suitors, he discovers that the younger generation will create traditions of their own. With its universal themes of hope, love, and acceptance, Fiddler on the Roof is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Don’t miss one of the greatest musicals of our era!

WAYS TO SAVE

Theatre Under 30 – $30 tickets for students and young professionals available by contacting the box office!
Arts Worker Tickets available for 20% off by contacting the box office!
Group Tickets available at a discounted rate by emailing info@wjt.ca
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Dan’s Note

“Fiddler on the Roof has always meant something deeply personal to me. It’s a show about family, identity, and the ache of change – about what happens when the world you know starts shifting beneath your feet, and you’re forced to decide what you hold onto and what you let go of. We’re living in a moment where so many people are asking big questions about belonging, tradition, and how to stay rooted while the world around us keeps moving faster and faster. This story reminds us that those questions aren’t new, and that generations before us have wrestled with them too, with courage, humour, and heart. Bringing Fiddler on the Roof to life in partnership with Rainbow Stage feels like a true celebration of community. It’s a chance to gather together, across backgrounds and generations, and experience a story that has held people close for decades.”