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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Review – Cedarville University – Prolonged Exodus

February 5, 2015 By Russell Florence, Jr.

Fiddler on the Roof

Robert Rhodes as Tevye in Cedarville University’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof”

Cedarville University’s production of Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s classic 1964 musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, is deflated by awkward, inadequate musicality.

Barring technical difficulties, there’s no reason in the world why anybody’s staging of “Fiddler” should produce an Act 1 heading toward two hours. But this is exactly what’s happened at Cedarville due to weak music direction by conductor Carlos Elias who hasn’t mastered the timing within Bock and Harnick’s score, superbly accenting an endearing story of a poor Jewish family coping with change in their tiny Russian village of Anatevka in 1905.

In Elias’ hands, the waltzes are startlingly slow (“Sunrise, Sunset” is particularly painful) and the sprightly sentiments (“If I Were a Rich Man,” “To Life,” snippets of “Tevye’s Dream”) lack vigor. The only number that truly resonates in terms of musicianship is “Do You Love Me?,” an Act 2 gem containing an engaging, conversational essence (akin to “I Remember It Well” from “Gigi”) that constantly flows thereby avoiding any sense of derailment.

Thankfully, “Do You Love Me?” is also a signature moment because of the wonderful rapport and lyric-driven astuteness of Robert Rhodes and Anna Caroline Porter as Tevye and Golde. Throughout the tune, which finds Tevye and Golde tenderly reminiscing about their marriage, Rhodes and Porter beautifully connect with humor, depth and a mutual understanding that their love will survive no matter what the future holds. Excellent portrayals under the direction of Diane Conrad Merchant extend to the sharp, witty David Widder-Varhegyi as humble tailor Motel and a marvelously firm Madison Hart as the daring Chava who defies her family with dramatic results.

Choreographer Carrie Anthony’s commendable routines bursting with personality and colorful exchanges, Robert Clements’ first-rate scenic and lighting design, and Debbie Hamrick’s attractive period costumes are additional assets of this presentation still in search of its musical pulse.

“Fiddler on the Roof” continues through Feb. 8 in the DeVries Theatre of the Stevens Student Center at Cedarville University, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Act One: 1 hour and 45 minutes; Act Two: 55 minutes. Tickets are $12-$15. For tickets or more information, call (937) 766-7787 or visit www.cedarville.edu

Filed Under: On Stage Dayton, On Stage Dayton Reviews, The Featured Articles Tagged With: arts, Cedarville University, family musicals, Fiddler On The Roof, musicals, On Stage Dayton, Superfry, Theater, Things to Do

Coming up in Dayton Theatre 5/17 – 5/26 (Plus! FutureFest 2013 News!)

May 17, 2013 By Sarah Caplan Leave a Comment

 

Welcome back, Theatre lovers!

 

What’s happening in the theatrical neck of your woods? So glad you asked!

 

Closing This Weekend!

 

Next To Normal

 

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The Skinny: The story of a mother who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect her illness has on her family. This contemporary Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses issues such as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact.

Dates: Closes Sunday 5/19

Tickets: Tickets are available via the Victoria Theatre Association website, here: tickets.

 

Opening This Weekend

 

The Pillowman

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The Dayton Theatre Guild

 

The Skinny: With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, THE PILLOWMAN centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders.

 

Dates: Opening Friday, 5/17 and running 3 weekends to close on Sunday, 6/2. Remember, at the Guild, the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays are at 5 pm.

 

Tickets: For ticket reservations, please visit the Dayton Theatre Guild website, www.daytontheatreguild.org.

 

(Note: For mature audiences only. Note: there will be a loud gun shot and a minor amount of smoke on stage during one scene in the performance.)

 

Currently In Production!

 

The Sound Of Music

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La Comedia Dinner Theatre

 

The Skinny: A little known musical gem about a would-be nun who battles Nazis. But seriously, folks – this is the well-loved classic, a perennial crowd pleaser. Join The Captain, Maria and all 7 children as they sing, dance and, eventually, cross the Alps.

Dates: Through June 30th.

 

Tickets: Please visit La Comedia’s website at www.lacomedia.com

 

 

FutureFest 2013!

 

Announcing the line up of your 2013 FutureFest Finalists!

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A Position of Relative Importance by Hal Borden

On the Road to Kingdom Come by Michael Feely

St. Paulie’s Delight by Jacob Cox

The King’s Face by Steven Young

The One With Olives by Sam Havens

Veils by Tom Coash

FutureFest weekend will be July 26th through 28th.

Weekend Pass tickets go on sale June 3rd and will be $95

Single Show Tickets go on sale July 8th and will be $18

 

This year’s crop of adjudicators are all familiar, friendly faces:

David Finkle, Rob Koon, Faye Sholiton, Helen Sneed and Eleanore Speert.

Auditions are Monday, June 3rd for Fully Staged shows, Tuesday, June 4th for Staged Readings and Thursday, June 6th for both.

Please see the Dayton Playhouse FutureFest site for more detailed information regarding cast breakdowns and play synopses, here.

Filed Under: On Stage Dayton Tagged With: dayton community theatre, Dayton Playhouse, dayton theatre guild, dinner theatre, family musicals, Future Fest, Human Race Theatre Company, la comedia dinner theatre, Next to Normal, Regional Premiers, The Sound Of Music, Theatre Festivals

Coming up in Dayton Theatre, 1/11 – 1/20

January 10, 2013 By Sarah Caplan Leave a Comment

Hi, again! This column took a wee hiatus over the Christmas/New Years holidays, waiting for everything to really start back up. Did you miss me? I missed you! And I’m sure you’re chomping at the bit to once-again ready my informative tidbits, so let’s not waste time!

Opening This Weekend!

GhostsGhosts

Dayton Theatre Guild

The Skinny: A brilliant new translation by Christopher Hampton breathes new life into this classic drama.  The ‘‘ghosts’’ in this play are taboo topics that cannot be openly discussed.  This drama is one of Ibsen’s most powerful works, but also one of his most controversial.  Family sins are revisited when a son returns home to dedicate an orphanage in his father’s name and becomes involved in a tryst that ends in the painful knowledge of long suppressed family truths.

Dates: Opening Friday, 1/11 and running three weekends, to close on Sunday, 1/27 (View All Dates)

Tickets: Please visit the Dayton Theatre Guild website for all your ticketing needs.

Opening  Next Week!

"Shrek The Musical" - January 15-27, 2013 – Victoria Theatre

Shrek The Musical

The Victoria Theatre

The Skinny: Based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks movie of the same name, this crowd-pleasing musical brings everyone’s favorite ogre on to the stage. Featuring music from the movie as well as original songs, this one is a sure bet for families and anyone who loves the irreverent humor of the series serving as the source material.

Dates: Opening Tuesday, 1/15 and running through Sunday 1/27. (View All Dates)

Tickets: Tickets are available by visiting Ticket Center Stage.

Coming Soon!

In the next few weeks, there’s a lot opening — The Dayton Playhouse is bringing Oscar Wilde’s classic “The Importance of Being Earnest” to the stage, Beavercreek Community Theatre has the musical “Stepping Out,” The Human Race Theatre Company will be opening “Lombardi”, a play about the legendary football coach, Brookville Community Theatre is in rehearsals for the stirring courtroom drama “Twelve Angry Men,” and many more! Keep watching this space for further updates!

 

Filed Under: On Stage Dayton Previews Tagged With: angela timpone, charles larkowski, dave nickle, dayton theatre guild, family musicals, ibsen, Jared Mola, lisa howard-welch, matthew smith, shrek, shrek the musical, Victoria Theatre

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