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What are facts about Fiddler on the Roof musical?

* Title: Fiddler on the Roof

* Composer: Jerry Bock

* Lyricist: Sheldon Harnick

* Book: Joseph Stein

* Based on: Tevye and His Daughters by Sholem Aleichem

* First production: September 22, 1964, Imperial Theatre, Broadway

* Original run: 3,242 performances

* Awards: 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book

* Plot: The musical tells the story of Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman in the village of Anatevka in Imperial Russia, and his five daughters. Tevye must deal with the changing traditions of his community and the challenges of raising his daughters in a rapidly modernizing world.

* Songs: The musical includes some of the most popular and well-known songs in musical theatre history, including "Tradition", "Matchmaker", "If I Were a Rich Man", and "Sunrise, Sunset".

* Adaptations: The musical has been adapted into several films, including a 1971 film directed by Norman Jewison and starring Topol as Tevye.

* Legacy: Fiddler on the Roof is considered one of the greatest musicals ever written. It has been praised for its beautiful music, touching story, and memorable characters. The musical has been performed all over the world and continues to be a popular choice for revivals.

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