Mustakas to play Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof

CAMBRIDGE – In a casting feat worthy of a matchmaker’s nod of approval, Drayton Leisure has introduced the return of creative director Alex Mustakas to the stage because the central character Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof this vacation season.

The present is ready to run on the Hamilton Household Theatre Cambridge from Nov. 29 to Dec. 24.

Following his final efficiency, within the 2018 manufacturing of Man of La Mancha, Mustakas might be buying and selling in Don Quixote’s lance for a milk cart as he takes centre stage once more as Fiddler on the Roof’s beloved patriarch.

“I’ve all the time had a bucket record of roles I wished to play, and Tevye was proper on the prime,” says Mustakas.

“I’m excited to be again on stage and bringing this iconic theatrical determine to life.”

Mustakas has appeared in lots of different notable roles, together with The Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance, Franklin Hart Jr. in 9 To five: The Musical and Captain Hook in Peter Pan: The Panto.

He has directed over 100 productions for Drayton Leisure and different theatre firms throughout Canada, together with Rock of Ages, Million Greenback Quartet, the world premiere of Marathon of Hope, Spamalot and Les Misérables.

Fiddler on the Roof tells the story of Tevye, a humble Jewish milkman whose life has been ruled by strict traditions that may by no means change … till he selects suitors for his daughters and discovers that the youthful era will create traditions of their very own.

That includes an unforgettable rating of traditional songs like Matchmaker, Matchmaker and If I Have been A Wealthy Man, the present is among the most acclaimed musicals in historical past.

Common efficiency tickets are $55 for adults, $34 for youth beneath 20 years of age. Reductions for choose dates and teams can be found.

Tickets might be bought by calling 519-621-8000, toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866), or on-line at draytonentertainment.com.