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LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
& McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT
are thrilled to announce Full Casting for its upcoming production of
Tony Award winner JASON ALEXANDER starring as “Tevye” in
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Book by JOSEPH STEIN
Music by JERRY BOCK
Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK
Original Broadway production directed and choreographed
by JEROME ROBBINS
Originally produced on the New York stage by HAROLD PRINCE
Musical Direction by ALBY POTTS
Choreography by LEE MARTINO
Direction by LONNY PRICE
AN ALL-NEW “TRADITION” BEGINS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
AT LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS!
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to announce full casting for the musical event of the Fall season, its upcoming production of Tony Award-winner JASON ALEXANDER starring as “Tevye” in the legendary musical about family, love, faith, and “Tradition,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, original Broadway production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, originally produced on the New York stage by Harold Prince, musical direction by Alby Potts, choreography by Lee Martino and direction by Lonny Price. This moving and exhilarating new production will begin previews on Friday, November 8, have its official Press Opening on Saturday, November 9 at 8 pm, and run through Sunday, December 1, 2024 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
A Broadway classic! Overflowing with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love, and laughter. Our beautiful production will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration which raises its cup to joy! To love!
To life!
JASON ALEXANDER (“Tevye”) is best known for his award-winning, nine-year stint as the now iconic “George Costanza” of television’s “Seinfeld.” Mr. Alexander has also achieved international recognition for a career noted for its extraordinary diversity. Aside from his performances on stage, screen, and television, he has worked extensively as a writer, composer, director, producer, and teacher of acting. In between all that, he has also become an award-winning magician, a notorious poker player, and a respected advocate on social and political issues.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will preview on Friday, November 8 at 8 pm and Saturday, November 9 at 2 pm, have its official Press Opening on Saturday, November 9 at 8 pm, and run through Sunday, December 1, 2024 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.
Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 pm; Fridays at 8 pm; Saturdays at 2 pm & 8 pm; and Sundays at 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. There is no performance on Sunday, November 10 at 6:30 pm. The regular Thursday performance on November 28 (Thanksgiving) has been moved to Wednesday, November 27. There will be an added performance on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 pm.
There will be an Open-Captioned performance on Saturday, November 23 at 2:00 pm. Talkbacks with the cast and creative team will be on Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 pm and Wednesday, November 27 at 7:30 pm.
Tickets range from $34 – $109 (prices subject to change) and can be purchased at La Mirada Theatre’s website www.LaMiradaTheatre.com or by calling the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310. Group and military discounts are available.
50% off student tickets are available in select sections. Children under 3 will not be admitted into the theatre.
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue where the 91 and 5 freeways meet. Parking is FREE.
The Tony-nominated LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has been hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “one of the best Broadway-style houses in Southern California.” This beautiful state-of-the-art theatre has been presenting quality productions since 1977. The theatre has produced several national tours and is the recipient of numerous accolades, including Tony, Emmy, and Ovation Award nominations and the L.A. Stage Alliance OVATION AWARD for “Best Season of the Year.” The theatre is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, California, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue. Parking is theatre-adjacent and free. For further information call (562) 944-9801 or visit
Celebrating its 31st season at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (MRE), is one of the world’s premier theatrical production companies and continues to be grateful to share a wildly successful collaboration with the City of La Mirada. Headed by Executive Producers Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby, MRE has produced over one hundred musicals, plays, and concerts featuring some of the biggest stars in the industry today and garnering many Emmy Awards, Tony nominations, and LA Ovation Awards. In addition, MRE has launched several Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated Broadway, international, and national touring productions.
