In a theatrical first, 25 actor-musicians will play both the characters and the score in this landmark production of the beloved Broadway classic.
March 13, 2026
SARASOTA, FL — Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida’s premier professional theatre, announces the cast and creative team for Fiddler on the Roof with performances April 11–May 24, 2026 (previews April 11–16; opening night April 17).
Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly announces the cast for its upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof, the beloved Tony Award-winning musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein. The timeless story follows Tevye, a humble milkman striving to uphold his traditions as the world around him rapidly changes. In this dynamic actor-musician production, a company of 26 performers will play both the instruments and the vibrant characters at the heart of this enduring musical.
“Fiddler on the Roof is a perfect musical that only grows more poignant with time,” says the production’s director, Peter Rothstein. “I believe ours will be the first production where the cast is also the orchestra. The show is about how we create and sustain community, about how we care for one another. Having the characters accompany their own story highlights those themes.”
Performance Dates
April 11 – May 24, 2026
Previews: April 11 – 16
The Cast
The cast features Jeremy Radin as Tevya, a dairy man; Lauren Molina as Golde, his wife. His daughters: Rachel Gubow as Tzeitel, Noa Luz Barenblat as Hodel, Linda Bard as Chava, Allie McLaughlin as Shprintze, and Ainsley McLaughlin as Bielke. Tina Stafford as Yente, the matchmaker; David Darrow as Motel, the tailor; Trent Dahlin as Perchik, a student; Jason Pintar as Lazar Wolf, the butcher; Diana DiMarzio as Fruma-Sarah, his wife, and Shaindel, Motel’s Mother; Louis Tucci as Mordcha, the innkeeper; Brad Giovanine as the Rabbi; Benjamin Magnuson as Avram, the bookseller; MaximChlumecky as Fyedka, a young Russian; Sam Griffin as a young Russian and a Villager; Celeste Vandermillen as a Villager; Andrii Padkovskyi as the Fiddler; Yurii Padkovskyi on Clarinet; and Carl Haan on keyboard.
The principle cast also features third-year FSU/Asolo Conservatory actors: Will Westray as Mendel, the Rabbi’s son; Calee Gardner as Rifka and Grandma Tzeitel; Alex Hatcher as Sasha, a young Russian, and a Villager.
Understudies include Estela Antivilo (Bielke); Sarah Coleman (Tzeitel, Hodel); Diana DiMarzio (Yente); Autumn Hamilton (Shprintze); Daniel Kushner (Perchik, Motel); Tony Mowatt (Constable, the Rabbi, Mordcha, Avram); Jason Pintar (Tevya); Trevor Shingler (Fyedka, Mendel, the Russians); Louis Tucci (Lazar Wolf); Celeste Vandermillen (Chava, the Fiddler); Brooke Wetterhan (Golde, FrumaSarah, Grandma Tzeitel, Shaindel, Rifka).
Additional casting to be announced.
The Writers
Based on Sholem Aleichem‘s stories, by special permission of Arnold Perl
Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Original New York Stage Production Directed & Choreographed by Jerome Robbins
The Creative Team
Peter Rothstein (Director), Matthew R. Meckes (Music Director), Daniel Pelzig (Choreographer), Kate Sutton Johnson (Scenic Design), Howard Tsvi Kaplan (Costume Design), Philip Rosenberg (Lighting Design), Ken Travis (Sound Design), Michelle Hart (Hair, Wig and Makeup Design), Cat Brindisi (Assistant Director), Sam Griffin (assistant choreographer), Kimberly Ann McCann (Production Stage Manager), Duncan McMillan (Assistant Stage Manager), Matthew Rohan (Assistant Stage Manager), Geoff Josselson Casting, Geoff Josselson, CSA, Felicia Rudolph, CSA (Casting).
Tickets
Single tickets for Asolo Rep’s Fiddler on the Roof are on sale now. Show times: Tuesday–Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Matinees: 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and select Thursdays. For tickets and information, visit AsoloRep.org or call 941.351.8000
About Asolo Rep
Since 1958, Asolo Repertory Theatre has been recognized as one of the premier professional theatres in America and one of the largest in the Southeastern United States. Asolo Rep presents up to eight productions each season, including classics, contemporary drama, musicals, and world premieres. A theatre district in and of itself, Asolo Rep is committed to expanding its reach into the community, furthering its collaboration with leading theatre-makers, and cultivating the next generation of artists through its affiliation with the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein and Managing Director Ross Egan, Asolo Rep’s ambitious theatrical offerings, commitment to new work, and groundbreaking education and engagement programs ensure the company’s lasting legacy for future generations. Learn more at AsoloRep.org.