Remembering Jerry Bock (1928 – 2010)
It is with a heavy heart that MTI mourns the loss of beloved composer, Jerry Bock (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME). Mr. Bock was 81 years old, and throughout his lifetime, he made many indelible...
View ArticleOn the Road – A List of MTI Shows Currently on Tour in the U.S.
With so many great shows criss-crossing the country, there’s never been a better time to experience the thrill of an MTI musical. The following is a list of some of MTI’s shows that are currently on...
View ArticleFilichia’s Features: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Still Flying High
Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles! Last Saturday, I was at the State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey to see the National Touring production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – and saw that the...
View ArticleCarrying On FIDDLER’s “Traditions”
“I’m proud to be one of the people to share this with new generations and maintain the flame.” The voice of Gary John La Rosa, renowned director, resonates from the speakerphone. Our topic of...
View ArticleSmashing Connections – MTI Authors and Actors Appear in NBC’s Musical Drama
The Season 1 finale of NBC’s Smash featured the first Boston preview of Bombshell with Karen stepping into the leading role at the last minute. The episode ended with Karen giving the preview of...
View ArticleThe New York Times Examines the Enduring Legacy of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
“Beyond its continuing vibrant life in the theater, 'Fiddler,' like no other musical before or since, has seeped into the culture more widely, functioning in sometimes contradictory ways, which makes...
View ArticleSheldon Harnick’s “Hidden Treasures” CD Features 53 Demos from 17 Shows! Get...
“This magnificent set is testimony to Sheldon’s place in the pantheon of Broadway musical creators.” – Harold Prince As we celebrate Sheldon Harnick’s 90th birthday and the 50th anniversary of Fiddler...
View ArticleSix MTI Shows Represented at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln!
Delighted that our shows Mary Poppins, Violet, Fiddler on the Roof, Catch Me If You Can, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Last Five Years are represented at EdTA’s International Thespian...
View ArticleFilichia Features: “To Life!” to FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Does the musical that toasted “To Life!” have any life left? Oh, yes. Almost 50 years to the day that FIDDLER ON THE ROOF began rehearsals at the Lyceum Theatre in New York, Edina (Minnesota) High...
View ArticleTradition: The Highly Improbable, Ultimately Triumphant Broadway to Hollywood...
September 22, 2014 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. To commemorate that event, we are thrilled to let you know about TRADITION! The Highly Improbable,...
View ArticleBook Your Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and Celebrate a Legacy 50 Years...
“One of the most glowing creations in the history of the musical theater. Filled with laughter and tenderness. It catches the essence of a moment in history with sentiment and radiance.” – The New York...
View ArticleFilichia Features: If you’re doing FIDDLER …
Fifty years ago this week, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opened at the Imperial Theatre and wound up becoming the longest-running production in Broadway history. Granted, now that we’re in an era of much longer...
View ArticleFilichia Features: Sheldon Harnick’s Harbinger Binge
The most enduring song from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is, of course, “Sunrise, Sunset.” Since late 1964, has there ever been a wedding reception, bar or bat mitzvah where it hasn’t been played? Its theme is...
View ArticleSheldon Harnick Revisits One Of The Stage’s Most Storied Musicals
You’ll typically find Sheldon Harnick behind the scenes. But the lyricist of Fiddler on the Roof will step center stage later this month to discuss the creation and legacy of one of the stage’s most...
View ArticleFilichia Features: A Son’s Legacy with FIDDLER
Every actor loves when a call comes in out of the blue offering him a job. When the invitation is the leading role in a world-famous musical, that’s all the sweeter. “Not necessarily,” says Michael...
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