Product Description The cast album for the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's (NYTF) production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Hollywood Reporter calls a "soul-piercing production" which "demands to be seen' and of which the New York Times says, "it offers a kind of authenticity no other American Fiddler ever has." This is the world premiere of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF that is completely in Yiddish. Currently playing in New York to ecstatic reviews, the show has been given new life and renewed attention with this acclaimed revival, featuring direction by Oscar and Tony-winner Joel Grey. This SOLD OUT production has been extended a few times at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene and is currently performing at Off-Broadway's Stage 42. This cast album will include cut songs in English from the Broadway out-of-town tryout from 1964 and will feature star vocalists from Hollywood, Broadway and Television, including Joel Grey, Richard Kind, Hal Linden, Austin Pendleton, Tom Wopat, Donna McKechnie, Joanna Merlin, and Sheldon Harnick. Review A New York Times Critics' Pick, Fiddler on the Roof ''strikes a deep emotional chord'' and ''offers a kind of authenticity no other American Fiddler ever has'' --The New York TimesWith direction by Oscar and Tony Award®-winner Joel Grey, this production ''speaks to us all'' (Newsday). It has been hailed as ''a richer, deeper interpretation'' by The Wall Street Journal, ''a mitzvah'' by Time Out New York, and AM New York gives it four stars, calling Fiddler on the Roof ''perfect.'' Harold Prince, the legendary and original producer of Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway (1965 Winner of 9 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical) says, ''If you have seen Fiddler before, you must see this production because it will make you feel you are seeing Fiddler for the first time.'' --Playbill