ROM Speaks: Fiddler on the Roof: A universal story of migration, resilience, and storytelling

Join Broadway star Steven Skybell, renowned for his unforgettable portrayal of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, and Artistic Director, Zalmen Mlotek, for an intimate evening of inspiring conversation and special performance.

Using the upcoming Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company’s production of Fiddler on the Roof as a highlight, our special guests share accounts of how the musical continues to resonate as a universal immigrant story – one that speaks to families seeking hope, resilience, and a better future, regardless of background or origin.

Opening in May 2026 at the historic Elgin Theatre in Toronto, the upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof will be presented in Yiddish, bringing Sholem Aleichem’s iconic story to life in the language and spirit in which it was originally imagined, offering audiences a deeper, richer, and more authentic connection to its timeless themes.

Hosted by Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company’s Artistic Directors David Eisner and Avery Saltzman, the evening will explore this celebrated revival of Fiddler on the Roof and why its exploration of Jewish life, language, identity, and belonging continues to resonate so strongly.

Their conversation will be interwoven with live musical selections from the production performed by Steven Skybell.

A celebration of Jewish tradition, Yiddish language and culture, migration, and the enduring power of great storytelling.

Program conversation in English with vocal performance in Yiddish.

Program Partner: The Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company

A reception will follow, including a viewing of ROM’s Judaica collection.