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Fiddler on the Roof | Essays and Criticism

• The Breakdown of Tradition

  In this essay, Petrusso discusses the breakdown of tradition in Fiddler on the Roof.

• Review of Fiddler on the Roof

  Reviewing a 1991 revival production of Fiddler on the Roof, Disch finds that Stein’s play still has the power to charm an audience. The critic summarized: "As of right now this is the best musical on Broadway."

• Review of Fiddler on the Roof

  While finding the show ‘‘endearing—worthy of affection,’’ Clurman ultimately finds Stein’s Fiddler on the Roof to be less than great theatre.

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1. Fiddler on the Roof: Introduction
2. Fiddler on the Roof: Summary
   1. Act I Summary
   2. Act II Summary
3. Fiddler on the Roof: Joseph Stein Biography
4. Fiddler on the Roof: Characters
5. Fiddler on the Roof: Themes
6. Fiddler on the Roof: Style
7. Fiddler on the Roof: Historical Context
8. Fiddler on the Roof: Critical Overview
9. Fiddler on the Roof: Essays and Criticism
   1. The Breakdown of Tradition
   2. Review of Fiddler on the Roof
   3. Review of Fiddler on the Roof
10. Fiddler on the Roof: Compare and Contrast
11. Fiddler on the Roof: Topics for Further Study
12. Fiddler on the Roof: Media Adaptations
13. Fiddler on the Roof: What Do I Read Next?
14. Fiddler on the Roof: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Fiddler on the Roof: Pictures
16. Copyright

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